Firm deadlines have been announced, with pre-proposals now due April 27, 2026, and full proposals due July 31, 2026. When applying, make sure to use the newly provided 2026 Pre-Proposal Template and submit it to the dedicated grants email address. Additionally, if your project requires more than the standard funding maximums, requests for higher amounts will now be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Funder: California Department of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: April 27, 2026: Pre-proposal submission deadline | July 31, 2026: Full proposal submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000/year (outreach/education); up to $100,000/year (research/demonstration); max 3 years; higher requests considered case-by-case.
Summary: Supports projects that advance environmentally safe and agronomically sound fertilizer use in California agriculture through research, education, and demonstration.
Key Information: All project work must be relevant to California agriculture; proprietary product development/testing/promotion is not supported.