The Good Food Institute (GFI) is seeking proposals for its Research Grant Program, offering funding of up to $3.5MM for open-access research into alternative proteins. Projects can receive up to $250,000 in funding for a duration of up to 24 months, with additional support for collaborations involving new partners. Proposals should focus on one of two key areas: improving plant-based meat through fermentation-derived ingredients or advancing cell line development for cultivated meat across different species.

Interested parties can attend informational sessions to learn more about the research topics and submission process. GFI's Research Grant Program has awarded over $24 million in research support since 2019, funding projects in various countries. By empowering high-quality research, GFI aims to lay the scientific foundation for the alternative protein industries, inspiring additional research and creating new opportunities to address global food challenges. The submission deadline for proposals is May 15, 2025, at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).