Request for Proposals for Pistachio Research
Forecasted
Request for Proposals for Pistachio Research supports researchers studying commercial pistachio production to improve nut yield, quality, sustainability, and grower decision-making.
Funder: California Pistachio Research Board
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Proposals due)
Funding Amounts: Past projects averaged $50,000–$75,000 annually; approximately $1.5–$2 million annual research budget; multi-year projects considered
Summary: Supports commercial pistachio production research that improves nut yield, quality, sustainability, and grower decision-making.
Key Information: Researchers with overdue progress or final reports cannot submit proposals; overhead and indirect costs are not covered.
Description
The California Pistachio Research Board (CPRB) funds research addressing commercial pistachio production problems, with goals of improving quality and yield, enhancing sustainability, and sharing information that strengthens grower knowledge. Research interests span genetics, insect pests, plant diseases, plant physiology, and general orchard production. The program is funded through mandatory assessments paid by pistachio producers and operates under California Department of Food and Agriculture oversight.
The posted RFP also emphasizes seasonal non-structural carbohydrate dynamics, from dormancy through post-harvest leaf drop. This work seeks actionable, orchard-specific information that helps growers interpret laboratory results, yield metrics, and carbohydrate profiles, then manage reserves to improve the following season’s yield and nut quality.
