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CCIA Request for Research Proposals

The California Crop Improvement Association (CCIA)is requesting alfalfa, beans, and small grains research proposals for 2026-27. Please send your research proposals to Department Chair by May 1^st, 2026. The proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by CCIA Research Advisory Committees. The CCIA Board of Directors will award research grants at the Board meeting in June. If you received CCIA funding last year, you must complete the Comprehensive Annual Research Report form. Proposals for continuing grants will not be accepted by the CCIA unless a progress report is submitted along with your proposal. Download the Request for Proposals.

If you plan to submit a proposal we would like you to make a short presentation to the board at the meeting on June 11, 2026 in the morning. Please mark your calendar for this meeting. You will be contacted before the meeting date to schedule a presentation time (before noon).

Staff Updates

The California Crop Improvement Association announces several staffing updates as the organization moves through a period of transition.

After 20 years of dedicated service to CCIA, Timothy Blank has stepped down from his role. Throughout his tenure, Timothy provided strong leadership and made significant contributions to CCIA, the seed industry, and California agriculture. We sincerely thank him for his many years of service and wish him the very best in his future endeavors.

CCIA is pleased to announce that Katy Soden has been appointed Interim Executive Director effective April 1, 2026. Katy has been with CCIA for 15 years and has been a dedicated and valued member of the organization throughout that time. She looks forward to continuing to work closely with CCIA customers and supporting the California seed industry during this transition.

CCIA is also pleased to welcome Emily Richter to the organization. Emily joins CCIA as a Field Researcher and will be working with customers and staff throughout California. We are excited to have Emily join the team and look forward to the experience and enthusiasm she brings to CCIA.

We appreciate the continued support of our customers and partners as CCIA moves forward.