Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Grants
Can you apply?
This grant is for researchers and entities conducting agricultural pest management research in California. Proposals must develop alternatives to malathion or other management methods for controlling the beet leafhopper. Projects should use no-pesticide alternatives or pesticides approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) for use on beet leafhopper and/or rangeland/hillside environments.
Geographic scope is limited to California. The program funds research activities only, not general operations. Cost-sharing is not required.
This grant is for researchers and entities conducting agricultural pest management research in California. Proposals must develop alternatives to malathion or other management methods for controlling the beet leafhopper. Projects should use no-pesticide alternatives or pesticides approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) for use on beet leafhopper and/or rangeland/hillside environments.
Geographic scope is limited to California. The program funds research activities only, not general operations. Cost-sharing is not required.
Program description
The BCTV Program is soliciting proposals for research into alternatives to malathion. Projects that develop new management methods for treating the beet leafhopper. 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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- Farmer
- Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Researcher (independent)
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
Details
This grant is for researchers and entities conducting agricultural pest management research in California. Proposals must develop alternatives to malathion or other management methods for controlling the beet leafhopper. Projects should use no-pesticide alternatives or pesticides approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) for use on beet leafhopper and/or rangeland/hillside environments.
Geographic scope is limited to California. The program funds research activities only, not general operations. Cost-sharing is not required.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 Canh.Nguyen@cdfa.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-206-2529
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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