UC ANR Research and Extension Centers

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Division operates ten Research and Extension Centers (RECs). Extending from the Oregon border in the north, through the Sierra Foothills and Central Valley, along the Pacific Coast and south to the Mexico border, the REC System covers rich and unique resources connecting research and extension activities to regional challenges and issues.

The REC System is the only statewide program in the UC ecosystem that provides a premier research management organization including land, labor, facilities, and equipment that delivers services to academics and the public. Centers are also focal points for community participation and active involvement in current and relevant regional agricultural and natural resource challenges. The Centers support projects involving county-based cooperative extension and campus-based academics, as well as researchers from land grant institutions in other states, the California State University system, and the United States Department of Agriculture in conducting their research and education programs.

Science to Practice Grant

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources invites proposals for the Science-to-Practice (S2P) Grant Program for year 25/26, supporting new research and extension projects. The program funds interdisciplinary teams exploring innovative methods, structures and projects that foster the translation of research into programs and outputs for dissemination and implementation.

Teams may apply for grants up to $10,000 for one year, renewable as funding permits for up to three years. In addition, UC ANR's Research and Extension Center System will match funding levels awarded, up to $10,000 per year, to offset the cost of any research and extension conducted at one of its 10 Research and Extension Centers.

The program will fund as many as 10 proposals. Click button below for more information

Science to Practice Grant Details

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The REC Advantage

Watch this video to explore the nine UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Research and Extension Centers and their impact on agricultural research and community support.

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Mission Statement

In support of the UC ANR Mission, we provide a unique network of living laboratories generating innovative research, education, and outreach to benefit diverse communities across California’s agricultural, wildland, and urban environments.