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Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Grants

CA Department of Food and AgricultureNo deadline listed$1 – $190,000

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This California Department of Food and Agriculture program funds research into new ways to manage the beet leafhopper and mitigate beet curly top virus, using no-pesticide alternatives or DPR-approved pesticides. It is for researchers and organizations working directly on that problem; anyone outside this narrow pest-and-virus research space should not bother applying.

Best for
Researchers developing new beet leafhopper management methods, Agriculture-focused businesses and individuals in California, Nonprofits and public agencies working on virus mitigation, Projects using no-pesticide or DPR-approved pesticide approaches
Not for
Businesses outside agriculture or pest/virus research, Applicants not located in or focused on California, Projects not tied to beet leafhopper or beet curly top virus
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Technology & SoftwareCurrently accepting applications
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Agriculture & FarmingCurrently accepting applications
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Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
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Food & BeverageCurrently accepting applications
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
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Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
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ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
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Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
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What this funds

Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Individuals, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
$1 – $190,000

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $1 to $190,000, paid through reimbursements, with an award period of two years. No matching funds are required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include businesses, individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments. The program is limited to California.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
Individuals and businesses are both listed as eligible applicant types, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC appears able to apply. The facts do not spell out any additional requirements for these entity types.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, nonprofits are listed as an eligible applicant type.

Summary

The Program may consider funding projects that develop new management methods for treating the beet leafhopper (BLH), or development of enhancements to other program areas that will mitigate the virus. The funding will be based on the researcher using a no pesticide alternative or Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) approved pesticides registered for use in CA on BLH and/or on rangeland/hills

About this grant

The Program may consider funding projects that develop new management methods for treating the beet leafhopper (BLH), or development of enhancements to other program areas that will mitigate the virus.  The funding will be based on the researcher using a no pesticide alternative or Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) approved pesticides registered for use in CA on BLH and/or on rangeland/hillside.

Project Scope: The Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program (BCTVCP) may consider funding projects that develop new management methods for treating the beet leafhopper (BLH), the primary vector of the beet curly top virus or development of enhancements to other program areas that will mitigate the virus. Priorities: The funding will be based on the researcher using a no pesticide alternative or Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) approved pesticides registered for use in CA on BLH and/or on rangeland/hillside.  Application Deadlines: Proposals must be submitted 30 days prior to posted meetings of Beet Curly Top Virus Control Board or Beet Curly Top Virus Control Board Diagnostics Subcommittee posted at www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/Meetings

Type: Grant Award: Between $1.00 and $190,000.00 Matching funds: Not Required Funding method: Reimbursement(s) Funding source: Other Deadline: Ongoing Award period: Two years Source: California Grants Portal record 141033, published by the State of California.

Who can apply

Eligible applicant types: Business; Individual; Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Agriculture
  • Science
  • Technology

Program contact

Zack McCormackzachary.mccormack@cdfa.ca.gov1-916-704-8803

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