Funder: California Department of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 30, 2026 (Application deadline) | October 9, 2026 (Full application/proposals due, by 5:00 p.m. PT)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 total available; Tier 1 awards: $10,000–$170,000; Tier 2 awards: $2,500–$10,000; max project duration 18 months.
Summary: Supports agricultural education and leadership activities for K-12, post-secondary, and adult learners in California using proceeds from agricultural-themed license plates.
Key Information: Only one proposal per organization; universities may not apply directly except for nonprofit-administered programs.