Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program (Round 1)
🏛 CA Department of Food and Agriculture (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Sep 5, 2026
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This grant is for agricultural research addressing Beet Curly Top Virus control in California. Eligible applicants typically include universities, research institutions, and agricultural organizations conducting research on pest management and disease control. Projects must focus on pesticide-free alternatives or DPR-approved pesticides for Beet leafhopper control on rangeland or hillside. Proprietary product development is not supported.
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Key dates
- Feb 22, 2022 Applications open
- Mar 1, 2022 Award announced
- Mar 15, 2022 Application deadline
Program description
The Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program is authorized to approve a total of $200,000 worth of research in to vertebrate pest control methods per year. Proposals will be reviewed by scientific and administrative staff who will conduct an initial review of all submitted proposals for completeness. Proposals will be considered for funding twice annually during the Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee (VPCRAC) Meetings. The VPCRAC deliberates and discusses the submitted proposals for their scientific, technical and operational merit, and decides in a yes/no vote whether to recommend the proposal for funding. Per FAC 6025 The secretary shall establish and administer a research program to control vertebrate pests that pose a significant threat to the welfare of the state’s agricultural economy, infrastructure, and the public. (b) The specific purposes of the program include all of the following: (1) The investigation of effective and economical alternative materials for the control of vertebrate pests, including carbon monoxide to control burrowing rodent pests. (2) The solicitation and consideration of research proposals for alternative humane methods of control. (3) The continuation of current vertebrate pest control product registration at the state level until alternative products are developed that prove to be effective and economical. (4) The funding of research for the development of scientific data to fulfill registration requirements. (5) Cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture in funding research programs to maintain, develop, and register vertebrate pest control materials used in this state.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Program contact
- 📧 david.kratville@cdfa.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-262-1102
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 1 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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