The Unified Grant Management for Viticulture & Enology (UGMVE) is hosting requests for research proposals for FY 2026-2027 on behalf of five entities. Each agency has its own RFP that specifically explains their priorities and criteria:
- American Vineyard Foundation (AVF)
- California Grape Rootstock Improvement Commission (CGRIC)
- California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation (CGRRF)
- Oregon Wine Board (OWB)
- CDFA Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Board (PD/GWSS).
Submissions to AVF, CGRIC, CGRRF, OWB, and PD/GWSS should be made via the Unified Grant Management for Viticulture & Enology (UGMVE) website.
Proposal Deadline: January 31, 2026.
For more information on submitting a research proposal and to access the full Request for Proposals (RFPs), visit the Unified Grant Management for Viticulture & Enology (UGMVE) website.