The Western Center for Risk Management Education is accepting proposals for projects to help farm and ranch families.

Winning projects will receive grant awards between $5,000 and $50,000.

The application is available at westrme.wsu.edu under the "competitive grants program" section.

Pre-proposals must be submitted by 5 p.m. Dec. 12.

The application is open to all private and public groups, organizations and institutions with a demonstrated ability to develop, carry out and manage risk management projects.

All organizations serving agricultural producers are encouraged to apply.

For more information, call 477-2168 or email warnerj@wsu.edu.