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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jun 29, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    FR73
    Portal ID
    6235
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provides funding to help cleanup and prevent illegal dumping on 'farm and/or ranch' property, as defined in California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section 17991(d). Usually three application cycles are available each fiscal year; this is the first cycle. CalRecycle offers this Program pursuant to Section 48100 of the Public Resources Code (PRC).

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Sites must be located on 'Farm and Ranch' property, defined in CCR Section 17991(d) as range or agricultural land used for activities such as, but not limited to, commercial livestock/crop production (various). The site need not have active sales or production, but shall be appropriately zoned/otherwise authorized for agricultural activities. Appurtenant easements or right-of-ways such as, but not limited to, public roads and utilities included.

    View Full Grant Details: Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance Grants

    Open Date
    Feb 25, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5554
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant solicitation is being conducted to ensure there are Technical Assistance Providers available to provide outreach to farmers and ranchers about Climate Smart Agriculture programs and assist them in accessing a diversity of funding sources.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program

    Open Date
    Feb 25, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $200,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5548
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Research proposals are currently being accepted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Vertebrate Pest Control Program (VPCP) within the Integrated Pest Control Branch.  Proposals may focus on research and/or education projects to enhance control measures of vertebrate pests that pose a significant threat to the welfare of state’s agricultural economy, infrastructure, environment, and the public.  

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

    Proposals that originate from outside of California are considered if the proposal includes relevance to vertebrate pest concerns within California. 

    View Full Grant Details: Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Fertilizer Research and Education Program 2021

    Open Date
    Dec 14, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,400,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $10,000 – $225,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5011
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Proposals must focus on at least one of the priority areas and may focus on research and/or education projects to provide growers and industry with cost-effective practices to improve the efficient use of fertilizer and minimize environmental impacts. All projects should have strong scientific merit. Research projects must include outreach to end-users. Outreach and education projects should include measures of impact.

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

    Concept proposals may originate from outside California, but at least some of the work must be performed in California, and all the work must be relevant to California agriculture.

    View Full Grant Details: Fertilizer Research and Education Program 2021>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021 Noxious Weed Grant Program

    Open Date
    Aug 19, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,856,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $32,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3480
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) 2021 Noxious Weed Grant Program (NWGP) will award grants to eligible applicants within the State of California for the implementation of an integrated weed management plan.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The project site must be located within the state of California.

    View Full Grant Details: 2021 Noxious Weed Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2018-2019 San Joaquin Fish Population Enhancement Program

    Open Date
    Jul 2, 2019
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $38,970,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    2019SJFPEP
    Portal ID
    1092
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    SJFPEP funds projects through local assistance grants or direct expenditures to improve conditions for survival of various life stages of salmonids and other native fish populations in the lower San Joaquin River watershed, and to reduce vulnerability of native fishes to water diversions, predation, and other impacts to their populations at all life stages within or upstream of the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta (Delta).

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

    Limited in geographic scope to the tributaries of the San Joaquin River, including the Cosumnes, Mokelumne, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and the Merced rivers, and the San Joaquin River between its confluence with the Mokelumne River and its confluence with the Merced River. All projects must benefit native fishes in the lower San Joaquin River watershed

    View Full Grant Details: 2018-2019 San Joaquin Fish Population Enhancement Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP) Program Year (PY) 2025-27

    Open Date
    Nov 21, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Industrial Relations
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $44,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $200,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Industrial Relations
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    83045
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The objective of this iteration of CWOP is to build upon lessons learned and successes achieved in previous iterations, with a renewed focus on fostering an informed, safe, and healthy workplace culture across California. This initiative aims to not only educate but also to inspire action and change in workplace rights and safety practices, ensuring that every worker has the knowledge and tools needed to protect themselves and their colleagues. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

     Applicants will identify the counties they will conduct outreach in, those counties will make up 11 Regions for CWOP. Some Regions will be classified as having an intended statewide reach. The grant fund should be spent in the county where the outreach will be conducted. Some Regions have specific disadvantaged target populations they are serving.

    View Full Grant Details: California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP) Program Year (PY) 2025-27>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2025 WMA Grant Program (WMAGP)

    Open Date
    Dec 20, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $120,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    85715
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) 2025 Weed Management Area Grant Program (WMAGP) will award grants to eligible applicants within the State of California to establish, develop and maintain Weed Management Areas (WMAs) and implement the WMAs integrated weed management plan. This award is noncompetitive and available to all WMAs who submit a completed application.

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Other Legal Entity
    Eligible Geographies

    The project site must be located within the state of California, and related to the WMA's geographic location. 

    View Full Grant Details: 2025 WMA Grant Program (WMAGP)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Farmworker Advancement Program (FAP) Technical Assistance (TA) and Developmental Evaluation (DE) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)

    Open Date
    Nov 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Employment Development Department
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Employment Development Department
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    79583
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The FAP TA DE awardee will assist the FAP program awardees with the continued development and refinement of projects that focus exclusively on farmworker needs at a regional level by offering essential skills and upskilling training to either advance in the agricultural industry and/or prepare for advancement outside of the agricultural sector.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The FAP TA DE awardee must work with each FAP program awardee to determine the specific demographics and needs of the farmworkers in each of their service areas.

    The FAP TA DE provider should be prepared to offer support and resources tailored to the unique needs and challenges of this population.  

    View Full Grant Details: Farmworker Advancement Program (FAP) Technical Assistance (TA) and Developmental Evaluation (DE) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Campesino De California Outreach Grant – Radio Media (CCOG-RM) for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)

    Open Date
    Apr 25, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Employment Development Department
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Employment Development Department
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    61209
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CCOG-RM grant PY 24-25 is awarded to develop and implement radio talk shows aimed at reaching domestic and foreign Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers (MSFW) and their families to provide timely information regarding various programs, benefits, and services offered through EDD and their partners.

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

    The grant targets domestic and foreign Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers and their families in rural and hard to reach communities.

    View Full Grant Details: Campesino De California Outreach Grant – Radio Media (CCOG-RM) for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)>/span>