2026 Call for Proposals

The Thelma Hansen Fund is a University of California endowment to support and maintain University research and extension activities for the sustainability and benefit of agriculture and natural resources in Ventura County. The Thelma Hansen Grant Program is managed through the Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center (HAREC) and UC Cooperative Extension, Ventura County.

Applied Research Grants – Applicants may apply for grants for 1 or 2 years in duration with total project funding up to $35,000 per project. Applied research grants must contain an extension/outreach component.

Education and Outreach Grants – Applicants may apply for grants for 1 or 2 years in duration with total project funding up to $35,000 to support educational events, materials and outreach activities.

More information and submission requirements can be found in the 2026 THF Competitive Grant Request for Proposals. Please review the eligibility section carefully due to new eligibility requirements for Non-UC researchers and educators.

• 2026 THF Competitive Grant RFP
• 2026 THF Budget Worksheet
• 2026 THF Cover Page (UCANR Proposal Survey)

Submit proposals by completing the UCANR Proposal Survey and uploading the proposal documents as a single PDF. Proposals must be received by Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 5:00 pm PST. Proposals received after this deadline will not be considered for review. 

Please contact Brandy McCarthy at THFProgram@ucanr.edu with inquiries about the grant program.