ANR Contracts & Grants Updates

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This blog is designed for ANR's current and future principal investigators, other interested academics, and their administrative staff. Important and timely information on workshops and webinars presented by OCG, funding opportunities, guidance, and trending topics will be provided to you.

Crop Protection and Pest Management and CA Strawberry Commission

May 21, 2026
By Kendra T Rose
Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) Program FY 2026USDA NIFA has released the FY 2026 funding opportunity for the Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) Program. This program supports integrated, multifunctional research, Extension, and education activities focused on addressing high-priority pest…
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2026 Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program

May 14, 2026
By Kendra T Rose
USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program USDA NIFA is soliciting proposals for the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. The primary goal of BFRDP is to help beginning farmers and ranchers in the United States and its territories enter and/or improve their successes in…
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Controlled Burn Training

CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grants Program

May 8, 2026
By Kendra T Rose
CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grants ProgramCAL FIRE has released the FY 2025–26 Wildfire Prevention Grants Program under Proposition 4 to support projects that reduce wildfire risk and improve community resilience across California. The program will provide funding for projects that protect wildfire…
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USDA NIFA and California NRA funding opportunities

May 6, 2026
By Kendra T Rose
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture - Four Funding OpportunitiesAlfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage System ProgramLink to Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage System Program WebsiteASAFS will support the development of improved alfalfa seed and forage production systems, practices, and supporting…
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