Nebraska Wheat Board Announces Call for Proposals FY 23-24

The Nebraska Wheat Board 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 Wheat Board.

The Nebraska Wheat Board invests the excise tax levied at the point of first sale. Nebraska Wheat Board priorities include wheat production research, trait development in wheat, white wheat development, advancement of hybrid wheat, improvement of spring wheat varieties, nutrition education, and wheat promotion. First reading of all proposals will be held in February, second reading will take place in June, along with funding announcements.

For more detailed information regarding proposals, please reach out to the Nebraska Wheat Board office at:

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