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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Biologically Integrated Farming Systems

    Open Date
    Jun 9, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $500,000 – $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    34046
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goal of the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems grant is to provide outreach of innovative, biologically integrated plant-based farming systems that reduce chemical pesticide inputs. Projects from this program should demonstrate IPM-based alternative pest management options that focus on economical and efficacious biological and cultural pest management techniques that allow growers to maintain yields and quality.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Biologically Integrated Farming Systems>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS)

    Open Date
    Aug 30, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    13667
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this RFP is to develop projects to demonstrate and refine outreach of innovative, biologically integrated farming systems that reduce chemical pesticide inputs.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    The project lead(s) and their institutions must be based in California; out-of-state collaboratorsare allowed.

    View Full Grant Details: Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) Program

    Open Date
    Oct 5, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $500,000 – $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7069
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goal of the revitalized Biologically Integrated Farming Systems grant program is to provide outreach of innovative, biologically integrated plant-based farming systems that reduce chemical pesticide inputs. Projects from this program should demonstrate IPM-based alternative pest management options that focus on economical and efficacious biological and cultural pest management techniques that allow growers to maintain yields and quality.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    The project lead(s) and their institutions must be based in California; out-of-state collaborators are allowed.

    View Full Grant Details: Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Fruit Tree, Nut Tree, and Grapevine Improvement Advisory Board Research Grant

    Open Date
    Jan 2, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    26786
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Fruit Tree, Nut Tree, and Grapevine Improvement Advisory Board (IAB) funds research to promote the production of fruit tree, nut tree, and grapevines resulting in improved nursery stock. The intended research should address important disease and pest problems or other cultural aspects of fruit tree, nut tree, and grapevine nursery stock production. Funding is made possible from industry assessments.

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: California Fruit Tree, Nut Tree, and Grapevine Improvement Advisory Board Research Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Underserved and Small Producers Program

    Open Date
    Apr 27, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $25,000 – $150,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5962
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Underserved and Small Producers (CUSP) Grant Program is designed
    to facilitate direct assistance to individual small-scale, mid-scale and socially
    disadvantaged farmers and ranchers who need support applying for economic relief
    grant programs and assistance with business planning and marketing strategies. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: California Underserved and Small Producers Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Call for pre-proposals for the 2023 CDFA-FREP grant cycle

    Open Date
    Nov 3, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $225,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $225,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Department of Food and Agriculture
    Portal ID
    15341
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) funds and facilitates research and education to advance the environmentally safe and agronomically sound use and handling of fertilizing materials. FREP serves growers, agricultural supply and service professionals, extension personnel, public agencies, consultants, and other interested parties.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Call for pre-proposals for the 2023 CDFA-FREP grant cycle>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CDFA Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Grants

    Open Date
    Jun 15, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $20,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    11270
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program may consider funding projects, to develop new management methods for treating the beet leafhopper (BLH), the primary vector of beet curly top virus or to develop enhancements to other program areas, to mitigate the virus. Funding will be based on the researcher using no pesticide alternative or Dept. of Pesticide Regulation approved pesticides registered for use in CA on BLH and/or on rangeland/hillside. 

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Entire Region ( Example: Central Velley): Statewide 

    View Full Grant Details: CDFA Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CDFA Community Resilience Centers Program

    Open Date
    Jan 12, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $38,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $5,000,000 – $38,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    16796
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Community Resilience Centers(CRC) Program is to build local resilience across California communities by improving community facilities. It is a priority of the CRC program to fund resilience center projects in disadvantaged communities and disadvantaged unincorporated communities, or sites serving these communities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    The CRC program focuses investment on disadvantaged communities and disadvantaged unincorporated communities. Priority communities will be identified as defined by Section 39711 of the Health and Safety Code and identified through CalEnviroScreen 4.0 and by Section 65302.10 of the California Government Code and identified through the Disadvantaged Communities Mapping Tool for Transformative Climate Communities (TCC).

    View Full Grant Details: CDFA Community Resilience Centers Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CDFA PIERCE'S DISEASE AND GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER BOARD RESEARCH AND OUTREACH PROGRAM

    Open Date
    Dec 1, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7144
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture's Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board (CDFA PD/GWSS Board) provides funding support to research and outreach projects focused on protecting vineyards, preventing the spread of pests and diseases, and delivering practical and sustainable solutions.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    California state law prohibits paying expenses for travel to or within certain states within the U.S. Please see https://oag.ca.gov/ab1887 for more information.

    View Full Grant Details: CDFA PIERCE'S DISEASE AND GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER BOARD RESEARCH AND OUTREACH PROGRAM>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CDFA PIERCE'S DISEASE AND GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER BOARD RESEARCH AND OUTREACH PROGRAM

    Open Date
    Dec 1, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8768
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture's Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board (CDFA PD/GWSS Board) provides funding support to research and outreach projects focused on protecting vineyards, preventing the spread of pests and diseases, and delivering practical and sustainable solutions.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    California state law prohibits paying expenses for travel to or within certain states within the U.S. Please see https://oag.ca.gov/ab1887 for more information.

    View Full Grant Details: CDFA PIERCE'S DISEASE AND GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER BOARD RESEARCH AND OUTREACH PROGRAM>/span>