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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Pest Management Alliance Grant

    Open Date
    Jan 7, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $400,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $400,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1191
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    DPR's Pest Management Alliance Grants Program provides funding for projects that promote the implementation and adoption of effective integrated pest management (IPM) in an agricultural, urban, or wildlands setting.

    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: Pest Management Alliance Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021 California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program

    Open Date
    Dec 21, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $8,496,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4717
    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 innovative local and regional farm to school projects. CDFA is looking to support programs that promote innovation in nutrition education, sustainable production and procurement, and high-quality student experience. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2021 California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program>/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

    Lunch at the Library Management Partner

    Open Date
    Apr 21, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $800,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5902
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The  Lunch at the Library program supports libraries in providing children and teens with meals and learning and enrichment opportunities during the summer while school is not in session. The partner agency will take the lead role in supporting libraries’ participation and agree to be the Fiscal Agent of record for the grant, disburse the funds, and be responsible for all grant requirements like contracts, fiscal records, and reports.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Applicant must be located in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Lunch at the Library Management Partner>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program H.R. 133 Stimulus Funding

    Open Date
    Jul 13, 2021
    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
    6334
    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 H.R. 133 Stimulus Funding>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program

    Open Date
    Aug 18, 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
    6646
    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

    2021 CalAgPlate Grant Program

    Open Date
    Sep 3, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $225,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $2,500 – $190,000
    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
    6826
    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: 2021 CalAgPlate Grant Program>/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

    California Epidemiologic Investigation Service (Cal-EIS) Fellowship Program

    Open Date
    Aug 1, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Public Health
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $45,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Public Health
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6454
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CA Dept. of Public Health shall provide a grant to and for the benefit of the Grantee; purpose of the grant is to provide the Grantee training/experience in applied epidemiology and public health during placements with governmental health agencies. The Grantee agrees to perform research in the area of epidemiology and gain hands-on experience working with an epidemiologist preceptor(s) in either local or state health departments in CA.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Individual
    Eligible Geographies

    Most Grantees/Cal-EIS Fellows will be placed in CDPH offices in Sacramento or Richmond, CA while some Fellows may be placed in local health departments throughout California.

    View Full Grant Details: California Epidemiologic Investigation Service (Cal-EIS) Fellowship Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    DPR Research Grants Program

    Open Date
    Sep 9, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $3,750,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6418
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Department of Pesticide Regulation's (DPR) Research Grants Program provides funding to develop integrated pest management (IPM) practices that reduce the risks from pesticides which are high-risk, of regulatory concern, or 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: DPR Research Grants Program>/span>