When preparing your budget, please note that indirect costs are explicitly prohibited for this program. If you are applying for a continuing project, you must now submit a five-minute progress video and report alongside your proposal. Additionally, funded projects now require a summary video, and all resulting peer-reviewed publications must be made freely available to the public.
Funder: California Department of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range from $4,300 to $383,000 per year; project duration is 1–3 years.
Summary: Supports research and outreach projects to protect vineyards from major winegrape pests and diseases, focusing on practical, sustainable solutions for California’s winegrape industry.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all due dates are projected and subject to change.