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  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    2022 CalAgPlate Grant Program

    Open Date
    Sep 12, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $250,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $2,500 – $212,500
    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
    14087
    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: 2022 CalAgPlate Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program

    Open Date
    Sep 9, 2022
    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
    14123
    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
    Active
    Grant Title

    Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants Program 2021

    Open Date
    Jul 29, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $2,400 – $250,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    12500
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Conservation Agriculture Planning Grant Program (CAPGP) will fund the development of conservation agriculture plans that will help farmers and ranchers identify actions for climate change mitigation and adaptation, further environmental stewardship on farms and ranches and ensure agricultural food security into the future.

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

    The agricultural operations receiving planning assistance must be located in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants Program 2021>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Proactive IPM Solutions

    Open Date
    Aug 30, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    13670
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to develop integrated pest management (IPM) program(s) or pieces of IPM program(s) that can be rapidly implemented if a new invasive pest becomes established in California.

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

    The project lead(s) and their institutions must be based in California, though it is encouraged tosubcontract with out-of-state collaborators.

    View Full Grant Details: Proactive IPM Solutions>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS)

    Open Date
    Aug 30, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    13667
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this RFP is to develop projects to demonstrate and refine outreach of innovative, biologically integrated farming systems that reduce chemical pesticide inputs.

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

    The project lead(s) and their institutions must be based in California; out-of-state collaboratorsare allowed.

    View Full Grant Details: Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    2023 Noxious Weed Grant Program

    Open Date
    Sep 26, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $42,421
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    14474
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) 2023 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: 2023 Noxious Weed Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) – Pilot for Water Savings Focused Projects Limited to the Southern Desert Region

    Open Date
    Sep 13, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $2,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    14138
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This program will incentivize activities that reduce on-farm water use from irrigation and water pumping systems in the southern desert region of California. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    The farm location and the business mailing address must be located in California within the southern desert region. For this purpose of this solicitation the southern desert region is defined as Imperial County and Riverside County, east of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains.

    View Full Grant Details: State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) – Pilot for Water Savings Focused Projects Limited to the Southern Desert Region>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Pollinator Habitat Program

    Open Date
    Aug 31, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $14,250,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $200,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    13673
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The program’s primary objective is to support pollinators through provision of floral resources, host plants, and other elements of suitable habitat to be integrated with farming operations. Projects funded through the PHP can be expected to have additional benefits to California’s biodiversity and agricultural production.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    The funding is available for projects throughout the state of California. Pollinator habitat projects must be installed on agricultural land.

    View Full Grant Details: Pollinator Habitat Program>/span>