Funder: California Department of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2025 (Application deadline) | October 2026 (Award announcement, estimated)
Funding Amounts: $250,000–$1,000,000 per project | Up to 3 years | ~$10 million total available
Summary: Supports collaborative, multi-state projects to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through research, food safety, pest management, and marketing initiatives.
Key Information: No matching funds required; must include partners from at least two states.