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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Pollinator Habitat Program

    Open Date
    Aug 31, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $14,250,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $200,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    13673
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The program’s primary objective is to support pollinators through provision of floral resources, host plants, and other elements of suitable habitat to be integrated with farming operations. Projects funded through the PHP can be expected to have additional benefits to California’s biodiversity and agricultural production.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    The funding is available for projects throughout the state of California. Pollinator habitat projects must be installed on agricultural land.

    View Full Grant Details: Pollinator Habitat Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund

    Open Date
    Feb 6, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $184,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $7,500 – $22,500
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    17252
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Prevention Fund Program is supported by California taxpayer contributions and anticipates awarding up to $184,000 on a competitive basis to be distributed to municipal animal control agencies, and eligible society for the prevention of animal cruelty affiliates and humane society affiliates for the sole purpose of spay and neuter activities to eliminate cat and dog homelessness.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund

    Open Date
    Feb 10, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $250,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $7,500 – $22,500
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5434
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Prevention Fund Program is supported by California taxpayer contributions and anticipates awarding up to $250,000 on a competitive basis to be distributed to municipal animal control agencies, and eligible society for the prevention of animal cruelty affiliates and humane society affiliates for the sole purpose of spay and neuter activities to eliminate cat and dog homelessness.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund

    Open Date
    Feb 1, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $250,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $7,500 – $22,500
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8465
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Prevention Fund Program is supported by California taxpayer contributions and anticipates awarding up to $250,000 on a competitive basis to be distributed to municipal animal control agencies, and eligible society for the prevention of animal cruelty affiliates and humane society affiliates for the sole purpose of spay and neuter activities to eliminate cat and dog homelessness.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Proactive Integrated Pest Management

    Open Date
    Sep 20, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $325,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    46382
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The objective of this research program is to develop and test IPM strategies to control one of
    the target pests identified by CDFA (Table 1). The IPM program could be quickly implemented
    once the invasive pest becomes established in California. It is a priority to first utilize and
    adapt existing knowledge and technology that may exist outside of California. Additionally,
    the focus is on targets suitable for long-term IPM control. Pests that are typically successfully
    eradicated, such as certain fruit flies, will not be a high priority.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Proactive Integrated Pest Management>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Solutions Program

    Open Date
    Oct 5, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $250,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7072
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goal of the Proactive IPM Solutions grant program is to anticipate which exotic pests are likely to arrive in California and to identify and test IPM strategies that can be rapidly implemented if the pests become established in California. CDFA is responsible for preventing and mitigating invasive pests in California. Techniques resulting from the Proactive IPM Solutions Program will allow for rapid deployment of future management plans.

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

    The project lead(s) and/or collaborators must have access to a quarantine facility if the project involves biological control or testing products on insects that are not yet established in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Solutions Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Proactive Integrated Pest Management Solutions

    Open Date
    Jul 1, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $550,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    70650
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goal of CDFA's Proactive IPM Solutions program is to anticipate which exotic pests are likely to arrive in California and/or spread from isolated local populations and to develop and test low impact management strategies that can be quickly implemented if these pests become established in the state. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Proactive Integrated Pest Management Solutions>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Proactive IPM Solutions

    Open Date
    Aug 30, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    13670
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to develop integrated pest management (IPM) program(s) or pieces of IPM program(s) that can be rapidly implemented if a new invasive pest becomes established in California.

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

    The project lead(s) and their institutions must be based in California, though it is encouraged tosubcontract with out-of-state collaborators.

    View Full Grant Details: Proactive IPM Solutions>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program

    Open Date
    Dec 14, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $30,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $10,000 – $2,999,977
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    52140
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program is to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain; to provide more and better markets to small farms and food businesses; to support the development of value-added products for consumers, fair prices, and fair wages; and create new and safe job opportunities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Specialty Crop Multi-State Program (SCMP)

    Open Date
    Sep 29, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $10,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $250,000 – $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    46472
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the program is to competitively award funds to projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops by funding collaborative, multi-state projects that address regional or national level specialty crop issues, including food safety, plant pests and disease, research, crop-specific projects addressing common issues, and marketing and promotion.

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

    All applicants must be domestic entities owned, operated, and located within the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. 

    View Full Grant Details: Specialty Crop Multi-State Program (SCMP)>/span>