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Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) Call for Proposals is sponsored by CA Department of Food and Agriculture. The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) funds and facilitates projects to advance the environmentally safe and agronomically sound use and handling of fertilizing materials.
FREP is now accepting pre-proposals for projects that will begin in January 2027. Pre-proposals must focus on at least one of the priority areas listed below. Applicants are required to utilize the pre-proposal template (docx).
Pre-proposals are due by 5:00 p. m. (PST) on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Grant funding of up to $75,000 per year is available for outreach, education and training projects and up to $100,000 per year for research and demonstration projects. The maximum grant duration is three years. Requests for projects longer than three years or higher than the award ceiling will be considered on a case-by-case basis contingent on project needs.
Projects leveraging other sources of funding are strongly encouraged. FREP does not support proprietary product development, testing or promotions. CDFA encourages projects that include demonstrable benefits for socially disadvantaged farmers and farm workers.
Socially disadvantaged groups include those whose members have been subjected to racial, ethnic, or gender discrimination. Socially disadvantaged groups are defined in the Farmer Equity Act of 2017. This solicitation, as well as information about FREP activities and projects, is available by contacting FREP at FREP@cdfa.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Business; Individual; Nonprofit; Other Legal Entity; Public Agency; Tribal Government. Pre-proposals must focus on at least one of the priority areas listed in the Request for Proposals call available on FREP grant page. Applicants are required to utilize the pre-proposal template (docx). Pre-proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. (PST) on Monday, April 27, 2026. FREP does not support proprietary product development, testing or promotions. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Between $225,000 and $300,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 27, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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Healthy Soils Program Block Grant is a grant from CA Department of Food and Agriculture that funds farmers, ranchers, and organizations implementing agricultural practices that build soil organic carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve farm resilience. Since 2018, the program has supported sustainable practices such as cover cropping, compost application, hedgerows, and reduced tillage that benefit both farm productivity and California's climate goals. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, other legal entities, public agencies, and tribal governments. Award amounts range between $2,000,000 and $4,000,000, with a deadline of May 15, 2026.
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Block Grants is sponsored by CA Department of Food and Agriculture. Voters approved Proposition 4 (the Climate Bond) on November 5, 2024. The Climate Bond authorizes: · SWEEP: $40 million to promote on-farm water use efficiency with a focus on multiple-benefit projects that improve resilience to climate change and save water on California agricultural operations. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (OARS) is accepting concept proposals for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Programs (SWEEP) Block Grant. This proposal is for eligible organizations who wish to administer a community project, provide technical assistance to local farmers and ranchers within their service area, and support the implementation of on-farm SWEEP projects with financial assistance. On-farm SWEEP projects provide funding to producers in California to improve irrigation systems for the purposes of water conservation, energy use efficiency, and the reduction of greenhouse (GHG) emissions.
Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program is a grant program from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) that funds research into effective and economical alternative materials and humane methods for controlling vertebrate pests such as ground squirrels, pocket gophers, voles, rats, and birds that cause millions of dollars in agricultural damage annually. The program is administered by the Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee (VPCRAC) and funded through a rodenticide surcharge collected at the county level. Research priorities include maintaining and improving existing vertebrate pest control product registrations, developing new materials and methods, and cooperating with USDA on federally-shared programs. Eligible applicants include individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, tribal governments, and other legal entities; proprietary product development is not supported. The application deadline is September 20, 2026.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.