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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2025 Pet Lover's Spay and Neuter Grant Program

    Open Date
    Nov 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $25,000 – $50,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Portal ID
    82163
    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.

    This program is funded by the Pet Lover’s License Plate Program, from the sale and renewal of the specailty license plate and the Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund, supported by California taxpayer contributions.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2025 Pet Lover's Spay and Neuter Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2023-24 California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program

    Open Date
    Feb 13, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $52,800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    58101
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program will award competitive grants to support projects that cultivate equity, nurture students, build climate resilience, and create scalable and sustainable change.

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

    California

    View Full Grant Details: 2023-24 California Farm to School Incubator 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

    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

    Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance

    Open Date
    Jun 29, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $450,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    37280
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CSA Technical Assistance Grant Program is designed to provide technical assistance to individual farmers and ranchers who are interested in applying for or have received incentive awards from CDFA’s Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP), Healthy Soils Program (HSP) and State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP).

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    Eligible Geographies

    Applicants must have a mailing address and work within California

    View Full Grant Details: Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2023 Dairy Plus Program

    Open Date
    Jun 28, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $75,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    9566
    Portal ID
    37124
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) 2023 Dairy Plus Program will award competitive grants to California dairy farms for the implementation of advanced manure management practices that address both methane emissions and nutrient surplus.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Individual
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    CDFA will prioritize awards to small and historically underserved producers by carving out a minimum of 10% of Dairy Plus Program funds (or approximately $7,500,000) throughout the program’s lifetime. Underserved producers generally are defined in (https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/getting-assistance/underserved-farmers-ranchers). Small farms are defined in the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Data Dictionary for Recipients).

    View Full Grant Details: 2023 Dairy Plus Program>/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

    Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Grants

    Open Date
    Dec 21, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $0 – $100,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8201
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CDFA may consider funding projects that develop new management methods for treating the Beet Curly Top Leaf Hopper, the primary vector of the Beet Curly Top Virus or development of enhancements to other program areas that will mitigate the virus. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

    Open Date
    Sep 7, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $22,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6337
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds projects that enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. The SCBGP is designed to support all sectors of California's specialty crop industry and improve the performance of California specialty crops within local, domestic, national, and international markets.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CLIM3ATE-RP, California Livestock Methane Measurement, Mitigation and Thriving Environments Research Program

    Open Date
    Dec 15, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $500,000 – $2,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    15779
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CDFA 2022 California Livestock Methane Measurement, Mitigation and Thriving Environments Research Program (CLIM3ATE-RP) will award competitive grant(s) to California-based Institutions for research projects that address key barriers to achieving California’s climate goals, including the reduction of methane emissions to 40% below 2013 levels by 2030 as codified in SB 1383 as well as efforts to continue advancing climate smart agriculture.

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

    Entities directly receiving grant award funds must be in California with a physical business address. The project site must be located in California. Research conducted must be considered applicable to and feasible for California dairies

    View Full Grant Details: CLIM3ATE-RP, California Livestock Methane Measurement, Mitigation and Thriving Environments Research Program>/span>