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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program

    Open Date
    Aug 19, 2020
    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
    3504
    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

    F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP)

    Open Date
    Aug 7, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Air Resources Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,200,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Air Resources Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2877
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The F-Gas Reduction Incentive Program seeks to promote the adoption of climate-friendly refrigerant technologies in retail food facilities in California by alleviating the barriers to their widespread adoption, namely the higher incremental cost and lack of familiarity.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Applicants are not restricted to any geographical area within California.  Projects located in low-income or disadvantaged communities may be given preferential funding and may be eligible for larger funding amounts.

    View Full Grant Details: F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Department of Pesticide Regulation Research Grants Program

    Open Date
    Sep 1, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1194
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    DPR's Research Grants Program provides funding to develop practices that reduce the use of and risk from pesticides which are of human health or environmental concern in California.

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

    Projects must primarily benefit the people of California. Work may be conducted outside of California, but justification must be provided.

    View Full Grant Details: Department of Pesticide Regulation Research Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2020 CalAgPlate Grant Program Request for Grant Proposals

    Open Date
    Sep 25, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $240,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $2,500 – $204,000
    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
    4106
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CalAgPlate program funds projects that support agricultural education, agricultural career awareness and development, agriculture career training, and agriculture leadership development to assist students at the kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12), post-secondary, and adult education levels. Supporting these educational and training areas will provide participants further agricultural opportunities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2020 CalAgPlate Grant Program Request for Grant Proposals>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Request for Concept Proposals

    Open Date
    Sep 18, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $22,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $450,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4052
    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: 2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Request for Concept Proposals>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021 AmeriCorps State Grant Funding Opportunity

    Open Date
    Sep 17, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Volunteers
    Match Funding?
    24%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Volunteers
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3516
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    AmeriCorps is a national service program that provides opportunities for Americans each year to serve their country as AmeriCorps members by engaging in intensive results-driven service that addresses community problems. An AmeriCorps member is an individual who engages in community service through an approved national service position. AmeriCorps members are recruited, trained, supervised, and managed by the funded organization.

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

    Only applicants that propose to operate within California are eligible to apply.

    View Full Grant Details: 2021 AmeriCorps State Grant Funding Opportunity>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program (Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, Fiscal Year 201-20 Funds)

    Open Date
    Oct 21, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $150,000 – $300,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4351
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery administers the Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program pursuant to Public Resource Code section 42999. The purpose of this competitive grant program is to lower greenhouse gas emissions by establishing new or expanding existing food waste prevention projects (source reduction or food rescue for people) in California to reduce the amount of food being disposed in landfills.

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

    Proposed projects must be located in California and reduce GHG emissions through food waste prevention or rescue of food that would otherwise be sent to California landfills. Applicants must be qualified to do business in California and be in good standing with all applicable California state agencies.  For a complete list of eligibility requirements visit:  https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/climate/grantsloans/foodwaste/fy201920 .

    View Full Grant Details: Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program (Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, Fiscal Year 201-20 Funds)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

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

    Open Date
    Dec 8, 2020
    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
    4681
    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
    • Business
    • 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

    Impact Projects

    Open Date
    Jan 7, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Arts Council
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Arts Council
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4879
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Arts Council's Impact Projects grant program intends to support collaborative projects that center artists and artistic practice in responding to issues facing California at this time, including the pervasive social, political, and economic inequalities experienced by those communities most vulnerable to, and adversely affected by, the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Impact Projects>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Adult Reentry Grant Program Warm Handoff Reentry Services Cohort II

    Open Date
    Nov 20, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $17,575,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4531
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Adult Reentry Grant program provides funding for community-based organizations to deliver reentry services for people formerly incarcerated in state prison.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Adult Reentry Grant Program Warm Handoff Reentry Services Cohort II>/span>