BIOAg is the flagship grant program of CSANR, designed to engage WSU faculty in advancing biologically intensive, organic, and sustainable agriculture in Washington.
The program primarily funds projects that help faculty generate preliminary data for major grant proposals, while also supporting completion of high-impact research and exploration of promising new directions.
Browse the CSANR Grants Database to see examples of current and past projects funded by BIOAg, or read how BIOAg funding supported research by Molly Sayles.
BIOAg Application Process
Faculty should review the full Request for Proposals (RFP) before applying. The RFP includes eligibility requirements, timelines, evaluation criteria, and submission details.
Applications consist of an optional Letter of Intent and a full proposal. Use templates provided below and follow submission guidelines outlined in the RFP.
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BIOAg Schedule
See important deadlines for new and ongoing projects. Proposals and deliverables should be submitted by email to csater@wsu.edu.
FY26 Projects
- November 19, 2025 – Letter of intent (optional, but recommended)
- December 15, 2025 – Full proposal due
- January 2026 – Proposal review
- February 2026 – Funding decisions announced
- May 2026 – Funding available
- December 3, 2026 – Progress report due
- January–November 2027 – Interview for blog post
- December 2, 2027 – Final report due
FY25 Projects
- December 4, 2025 (Thursday) – FY25 Progress report due
- June 2026 – FY25 Blog posts due
- December 3, 2026 (Thursday) – FY25 Final report due
FY24 Projects
- December 4, 2025 – FY24 Final report due