Grants

The Washington State Wine Commission launched a competitive research grant program in 2020 to expand Washington wine industry’s research reach. Grants from one to four years are available. Information about the WA Wine grant program’s proposal and reporting templates are below.

Viticulture and enology research in Washington also is funded through the Washington State Grape and Wine Research Program, a grant program administered by WSU. More information about the WSU grant program, including proposal and reporting templates, can be on the WSU website here.

Both grant programs utilize the Washington Wine Research Grant Portal for submission of applications.

All new research projects must submit a pre-proposal—for both the Washington Wine Commission and statewide Grape and Wine Research Program—by October 23, 2026. The pre-proposal application is an online form accessible in the grant portal.

RFP and Proposal Formatting

Pre-proposals are required for new projects to be considered for the Washington State Wine Commission’s grant program; full application submittal is by invitation following review of the pre-proposal. Pre-proposal applications due by October 23, 2026; full application (upon invitation) due January 29, 2027. Submit pre-proposals to the Washington Wine Research Portal. To learn more, download the RFP:

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Washington State Wine Commission Grant Program — RFP FY28

2027 (FY28) Cycle

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Have any questions about Grants? Reach out to Julie Tarara, Research Program Manager at Washington Wine, at jtarara@washingtonwine.org.