Apply for Funding

The North Central Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center’s grant opportunities protect cropping systems, human and animal health, and the environment with integrated pest management, ensuring food security, pest resistance, and invasive species, while protecting pollinators and beneficial insects.

North Central Regional Funding Opportunities

Critical Issues

Critical Issue grants provide short-term funding to address critical pest issues—including diseases, weeds, insects, and other pests—impacting agricultural crops, livestock, natural ecosystems, urban areas, and human health or safety across the North Central region.

Learn more about projects funded in 2026.

2027 Critical Issue Notice of Funding Opportunity

Working Groups

Working Group grants support multi-state and multidisciplinary collaboration among researchers, extension professionals, regulators, and industry stakeholders tackling shared pest management challenges across the North Central region.

Learn about projects funded in 2026.

2027 Working Groups Notice of Funding Opportunity

Grant Management System Information

The North Central IPM Center uses the online Grant Management System for proposal submissions. Proposals for 2027 North Central IPM Center funding must be submitted through this system.
 
The video tutorials below explain how to get started with the online system and how to use it as you develop and submit your application. Because the online Grant Management System is shared across regional centers, some tutorials may mention another regional center as an example. When prompted to choose a center, please select the North Central IPM Center.
 
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us.

How to Log In

Create an account and log into the Grant Management database.

How To Edit User Profile

Learn how to edit your profile in the Grant Management database.

How to Create Proposals 

Learn how to start a new proposal in the Grant Management Database.

Find USDA NIFA Funds

USDA NIFA Funding Opportunities