Nebraska Dry Pea & Lentil Commission Announces Call for Proposals FY 23-24

The Nebraska Dry Pea & Lentil Commission issued its call for funding proposals for consideration for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Proposals must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM Central Time on Friday, February 17, 2023 and must be in the form of a proposal – not a contract. Proposals must specifically state the planned activity, goals and objectives relating to the mission of the Nebraska Dry Pea & Lentil Commission.

The Nebraska Dry Pea & Lentil Commission invests the excise tax levied at the point of first sale. Nebraska Dry Pea & Lentil Commission priorities include production research, variety development, nutrition education, dry pea and lentil promotion, strategic planning, data collection, and field day/convention.

First reading of all proposals will be held in February, second reading will take place in June, along with funding announcements.

All questions regarding the funding proposal process should be directed to the Nebraska Wheat Board office;

(402) 471-2358 or wheat.board@nebraska.gov