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

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board (CDFA PD/GWSS Board) is currently accepting proposals for research and outreach projects on the following serious pests and diseases of winegrapes: Pierce’s disease and its vectors, especially the glassy-winged sharpshooter; Brown marmorated stink bug; Grapevine fanleaf disease; Grapevine leafroll disease; Grapevine red blotch disease; Mealybug pests of winegrapes; Spotted lanternfly. The CDFA PD/GWSS Board’s Winegrape Pest and Disease Research and Outreach Program is funded by a special assessment paid by the California winegrape industry. Prior awards have ranged from $4,300 per year to $383,000 per year, with projects ranging from one to three years in duration. Funding preference will be given to projects deemed likely to lead to practical solutions to winegrape pest and disease problems in California. Multi-disciplinary team projects are encouraged. Program Details CA Department of Food and Agriculture is a state agency that offers the CDFA Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board Research and Outreach Program grant program to support sustainability. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by CA Department of Food and Agriculture through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for sustainability should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on California Grants Portal for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with CA Department of Food and Agriculture or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by January 31, 2021. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports sustainability. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 111, 112. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through California Grants Portal. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to agriculture

Award details

Applications close on January 31, 2021.

Categories

Sustainability