Health Research Grants - California Table Grape Commission
The Health Research Grants from the California Table Grape Commission fund pilot studies exploring the health benefits of California table grape consumption using standardized grape powder.
Funder: California Table Grape Commission
Due Dates: October 13, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | December 7, 2026 (Full proposal for invited finalists)
Funding Amounts: Up to three awards of $50,000 each for a one-year project, including direct and indirect costs; grape powder provided.
Summary: Supports pilot studies on the health benefits of California table grape consumption using standardized freeze-dried grape powder.
Key Information: Indirect costs are capped at 15% of total costs; research must use the provided grape powder.
Description
The California Table Grape Commission’s Health Research Grants program funds research projects that investigate the health benefits of California table grapes, with a focus on human pilot studies. The program aims to expand scientific understanding of how grape consumption may benefit cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, skin, immune, joint, and eye health, as well as its potential impact on certain cancers and chronic diseases. Researchers are required to use the Commission’s freeze-dried whole grape powder (not an extract) to ensure methodological consistency and year-round research capability. Placebo powder is also available for controlled studies.
