2025 Request For Proposals

The Good Food Institute (GFI), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization powered by philanthropic donations, administers a Research Grant Program dedicated to advancing open-access research in the alternative protein sector. With over $24 million in support awarded to 129 projects across 25 countries since 2019, GFI’s program is designed to foster innovation in plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cultivated meats, including seafood. The overarching goal is to build a sustainable, healthy, and equitable food system through scientific discovery and industry-wide collaboration. The 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) is now live with a submission deadline of May 15, 2025, at 12pm Eastern Time. The program will fund research projects up to 24 months in duration, with a maximum of $250,000 per project. An additional $50,000 may be awarded to projects that establish partnerships with researchers or industry stakeholders who have not previously engaged in alternative protein research. GFI’s grantmaking approach is designed to address core scientific and technological challenges in the field, catalyze further investment, and support global collaboration. The 2025 RFP emphasizes two priority research areas. Priority A seeks projects that identify and characterize fermentation-derived ingredients to improve the functionality, taste, cost-effectiveness, and nutritional profile of plant-based meats. Priority B focuses on the development of new cell lines from terrestrial and aquatic species to strengthen the open-access research tools available for cultivated meat innovation. Projects must be open-access and may originate from academia, government agencies, industry, or nonprofit sectors. To support applicants, GFI is hosting informational webinars for various global regions. These sessions include a Europe-focused webinar on April 2 at 4pm CET, a U.S.-focused webinar on April 3 at 11am ET, and an Asia-focused webinar on April 8 at 5pm IST. Interested applicants are encouraged to c

To assist potential applicants, GFI offers informational webinars scheduled for different regions: Europe on April 2 at 4 pm CET, the U.S. on April 3 at 11 am ET, and Asia on April 8 at 5 pm IST. These sessions provide more information on the challenges, solutions, and resources related to the RFP's topic areas. Interested parties are encouraged to download the RFP and FAQs for comprehensive details.