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  • 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

    2023 Urban Agriculture Grant Program

    Open Date
    Aug 21, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $11,670,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    44423
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Competitive grant that funds programs and projects that enhance the viability of urban agriculture in urban areas across the State of California. 

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

    Track 1: Project applicants must serve one of the urban areas of California listed below:

    Sacramento: Sacramento, Stockton Bay Area: North Bay, East Bay, & South Bay Fresno: Fresno, Bakersfield LA: Los Angeles, Long Beach San Diego: San Diego Statewide

     

    Track 2: Will be led by and or serve an urban, priority population as determined using the California Air Resources Board’s California Climate Investments Priority Populations map.

    View Full Grant Details: 2023 Urban Agriculture Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2024 Pet Lover's License Plate Program

    Open Date
    Nov 7, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $350,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $25,000 – $50,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    49841
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this program is to help stop pet overpopulation in California by providing funds for spay/neuter services to municipalities and non‐profit organizations in California. The revenue received from the sale and renewal of the license plate is awarded annually through grant agreements to eligible organizations.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2024 Pet Lover's License Plate Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) – 2023

    Open Date
    Dec 5, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $200,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    51555
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    SWEEP’s objective is to provide financial incentives for California agricultural operations to invest in irrigation systems that save water and reduce GHG emissions.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    Eligible Geographies

    The proposed  project must be on a California agricultural operation.

    View Full Grant Details: State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) – 2023>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Fertilizer Research and Education Program 2024

    Open Date
    Nov 13, 2023
    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
    Portal ID
    50412
    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
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Pre-proposals may originate from outside of California, but all work must be relevant to California agriculture. Collaborating with CA partners is recommended.

    View Full Grant Details: Fertilizer Research and Education Program 2024>/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>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Beet Curly Top Control Program

    Open Date
    Apr 4, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $190,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    27395
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Program may consider funding projects that develop new management methods for treating the beet leafhopper (BLH), or development of enhancements to other program areas that will mitigate the virus.  The funding will be based on the researcher using a no pesticide alternative or Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) 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
    View Full Grant Details: Beet Curly Top Control Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CDFA Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board Research and Outreach Program

    Open Date
    Dec 1, 2023
    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
    30752
    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
    View Full Grant Details: CDFA Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board Research and Outreach Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants

    Open Date
    Jan 22, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $11,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    52095
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Healthy Soils Program stems from the California Healthy Soils Initiative, a collaboration of state agencies and departments that promotes the development of healthy soils on California's agricultural lands. 

    The Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants provide financial incentives to California growers and ranchers to implement conservation management practices that sequester carbon, reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases, and improve soil health.

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

    Within California

    View Full Grant Details: Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants>/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>