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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.

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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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USDA Local Agriculture Market Program solicitations

April 24, 2026
By Kendra T Rose
Local Food Promotion ProgramThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the 2026 fiscal year (FY) Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP). LFPP’s purpose is to support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food business…
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Equity Research for Action (HERA)

April 21, 2026
By Kendra T Rose
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is soliciting letters of intent for the Health Equity Research for Action (HERA) program. This program aims to support community-rooted, action-oriented health equity research that reflects lived realities and responds to immediate and long-term needs. The research…
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2026 USDA NIFA SCRI and California Apple Commission RFPs

April 13, 2026
By Kendra T Rose
USDA NIFA Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI)USDA NIFA is soliciting pre-applications for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI). The purpose of the SCRI program is to address the critical needs of the specialty crop industry by awarding grants to support research and extension that address…
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