OPVC Competitive Grant Program

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The Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission (OPVC) supports research on the following vegetables crops: snap beans, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and sweet corn. Research is funded based on a per-ton assessments collected on vegetables produced in the state. Every year, the OPVC awards money for research projects aimed at addressing issues relevant to the processed vegetable industry.

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Nine commission members made up of producers, handlers, processors, and a member of the public will evaluate and select research proposals to fund based on their importance to the industry and the merit of proposed research.

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​Deadline for written FY 2023-2024 Proposals
Noon, January 31, 2023

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OPVC is asking all interested researchers to submit a proposal to be considered for funding in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Projects must pertain to and enhance snap beans, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and/or sweet corn crops grown in Oregon. 

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Download the guidelines for instructions and formatting of research proposals.

2023-2024 Proposal Submission Guidelines and Priorities 

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Deadline for written SCBG Reports
Noon January 31, 2023
 

The OPVC is requesting a final report from all those that were funded through the Specialty Crop Block Grant "Market Research and Crop Development to Reinvigorate Oregon's Vegetable Industry". 

This is to be a full report to include all data, tables and figures that would be useful to the commission to understand your findings and apply them now and in the future. 

Download the guidelines for instructions and formatting of research reports.
OPVC SCBG Reporting Guidelines

 

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Note: Meetings will be a hybrid of in-person and Zoom video​

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