The Fertilizer Advisory Committee will hold their annual meeting February 10-11, 2026 to hear progress reports from FY 2025 funded projects, and consider proposals for FY 2026 funding. 

Project proposal deadline: December 31, 2025 

As a reminder, the intent of the research funding is to "(1) be used for comprehensive statewide educational and experimental programs aimed at optimum use of fertilizers for feed and food production, and (2) to improve Montana’s economy by providing farmers and ranchers the most accurate information possible about fertilizer use and soil management for greatest profits consistent with environmental protections on the many varied soil and climatic conditions of the state.”  Researchers should keep this in mind as they prepare a proposal as well as the accompanying presentation to the committee.

All areas of research related to the objectives of MFAC are welcome.

Instructions for a required proposal format are as follows:

  • Please use the provided template for your proposal
  • Total proposal length should not exceed 5 pages, excluding literature cited
  • Proposals should be named as "lastname_keyword_MFAC" and saved as a Word document
  • Applications must be submitted through Infoready
  • An OSP Proposal Clearance Form is not required. 
  • Presentations will be in person

Application will Include:

  • Project name:
  • Original start date of this project (if applicable):
  • Anticipated end date of this project:
  • Principal investigators and cooperators:
  • Introduction and justification for meeting the dual intents of the funding:
  • Objectives:
  • Materials and methods:
  • Expected results:
  • Anticipated outcomes and impacts:
  • Relevance and prospective benefits to Montana agriculture:
  • Proposed budget:
  • Budget justification:
  • Literature cited (minimal):

When ready to apply:

To apply, complete the form and upload your proposal narrative in Infoready

For questions regarding the form or upload, please email Rebecca Falks at rebecca.falks@montana.edu