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.

NIFA AFRI Deadlines Will Be Extended

November 5, 2025
By Kendra T Rose
We received notice today that due to the government shutdown, staff from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture have been unable to answer questions related to grant applications or provide technical assistance to potential applicants for programs with an open Notice of Funding Opportunities …
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Olive Oil Commission and Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research RFPs

October 28, 2025
By Kendra T Rose
Olive Oil Commission of California 2026–2027 Research Solicitation The Olive Oil Commission of California (OOCC) invites research proposals that control of the following existing or potential threats to the industry:Research How to Grab Carbon MoneyUnderstanding Sap AnalysisNew Canopy Management…
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CA Pear Advisory Board and Western SARE RFPs

October 9, 2025
By Kendra T Rose
1) The Research Committees of the California Pear Advisory Board and Pear Pest Management Research Fund will convene in January 2026 to review submitted research proposals for 2026.Full Proposals due December 12, 2025Call for ProposalsUC Project Plan/Research Grant Proposal formFormat Instructions…
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University of California Alianza MX Call For Proposals

October 3, 2025
By Kendra T Rose
The Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) and the University of California Alianza MX (UC Alianza MX) are hosting a joint call to enable the establishment of new collaborative research initiatives that have the potential to create permanent ties between UABC and the UC that will grow and continue…
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California Cherry Board and CalAgPlate RFPs

September 12, 2025
By Kendra T Rose
1) The California Cherry Board (CCB) is soliciting proposals for research found to be of highest priority by the industry and which will significantly benefit the production and post-harvest handling practices of sweet cherry in California.Production Research Priorities (See RFP for more details):Pest…
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