Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Pre-Applications
🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for developing research and extension strategies to control Huanglongbing (HLB) in U.S. citrus production. Federal agencies, universities, research institutions, private organizations, state experiment stations, and cooperative extension services can apply. Individuals and consortia of eligible entities are also welcome. Applicants must not submit duplicate proposals under the same lead Principal Investigator in the same fiscal year, though individuals can serve as Co-PIs on multiple projects.
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Program description
In FY 2026, the ECDRE program, under Assistance Listing 10.309, is soliciting proposals to develop effective tactics and strategies to control HLB and its disease complex for financially sustainable citrus production in the United States. All projects funded by the ECDRE program will incorporate collaborative approaches that integrate available knowledge to develop new solutions that can be deployed by growers to manage and prevent HLB infection in the near term.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Pre-application (specific format and requirements per NOFO)
- Project narrative describing research and extension strategy
- Budget and budget narrative
- CV or biographical sketches of key personnel
- Letters of commitment from collaborating institutions
- Conflict of interest disclosures
Program contact
- 👤 Joseph Perez Lead Policy Analyst
- 📧 grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
- 📞 202-445-5402
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 10.309 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$14,960,000
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$14,952,076
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$10,107,289
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$10,000,000
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$9,825,677
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$8,265,000
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$8,045,985
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$8,009,279
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$8,000,000
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$7,981,967
Top States by Funding
- FL 14 awards $78.4M
- CA 15 awards $66.8M
- WA 11 awards $56.4M
- TX 9 awards $42.7M
- NC 6 awards $41.9M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 10.309). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $71,032,089 | |
| 2025 | $27,343,657 | |
| 2026 est. | $159,653,129 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Federal agencies, colleges and universities, research institutions, private organizations, state agricultural experiment stations, cooperative extension services, individuals, and multi-entity consortia are eligible. Collaborations are encouraged.
Can I submit multiple applications?
You cannot submit duplicate proposals as the lead PD in one year. However, you may serve as Co-PD on multiple projects and submit one unique application as lead PD simultaneously.
What research activities does this fund?
Projects must develop tactics and strategies to manage and prevent HLB infection. Proposals should integrate collaborative approaches and provide solutions deployable by growers in the near term.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $500,000 to $15,000,000. The total program pool is approximately $46.2 million.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing is required for this grant, though collaborative partnerships are strongly encouraged.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize collaborative approaches that bring together multiple expertise areas and institutions. Integration of existing knowledge strengthens competitiveness.
- Focus on near-term, deployable solutions for growers. Proposals should address practical management tactics, not just theoretical research.
- Clearly define how your project contributes to sustainable citrus production. Connect HLB control strategies to economic viability for farmers.
- If submitting as a consortium, assign roles clearly and ensure all partners have complementary expertise. Multi-entity collaborations score well in this program.
- Avoid any research involving dangerous gain-of-function work as defined in Executive Order 14292. USDA will reject applications proposing such research.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting duplicate applications under the same lead PD in the same fiscal year results in automatic disqualification of both proposals. Proposals lacking practical, near-term deployment pathways for growers score poorly regardless of scientific rigor. Failure to demonstrate genuine collaboration or integration of available knowledge weakens competitiveness significantly.
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