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.

CDFA - BIOLOGICALLY INTEGRATED FARMING SYSTEMS

June 4, 2026
By Kendra T Rose
BIOLOGICALLY INTEGRATED FARMING SYSTEMSThe California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA) is now accepting applications for the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) Program.The focus of this RFP is to help growers transition away from non…
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Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY 2026

May 27, 2026
By Kendra T Rose
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY 2026USDA NRCS has released two FY 2026 funding opportunities under the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program: On-Farm Trials and CIG Classic. The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and…
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Crop Protection and Pest Management and CA Strawberry Commission

May 21, 2026
By Kendra T Rose
Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) Program FY 2026USDA NIFA has released the FY 2026 funding opportunity for the Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) Program. This program supports integrated, multifunctional research, Extension, and education activities focused on addressing high-priority pest…
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2026 Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program

May 14, 2026
By Kendra T Rose
USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program USDA NIFA is soliciting proposals for the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. The primary goal of BFRDP is to help beginning farmers and ranchers in the United States and its territories enter and/or improve their successes in…
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