Fertilizer Research and Education Program 2022
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This grant is for research, education, and outreach projects in agricultural fertilizer management and soil science in California. Eligible applicants typically include academic institutions, nonprofits, and agricultural organizations conducting work on nutrient management, irrigation optimization, and nitrogen loss mitigation. Projects must fall within three priority areas: input management practices, plant-soil processes, or loss pathways evaluation.
Priority topics include demonstrating nutrient and water use practices, addressing adoption barriers, nitrogen management in specific crops, soil organic materials, and nitrogen loss mitigation strategies. Geographic focus is California, with emphasis on practical applications and farmer outreach.
This grant is for research, education, and outreach projects in agricultural fertilizer management and soil science in California. Eligible applicants typically include academic institutions, nonprofits, and agricultural organizations conducting work on nutrient management, irrigation optimization, and nitrogen loss mitigation. Projects must fall within three priority areas: input management practices, plant-soil processes, or loss pathways evaluation.
Priority topics include demonstrating nutrient and water use practices, addressing adoption barriers, nitrogen management in specific crops, soil organic materials, and nitrogen loss mitigation strategies. Geographic focus is California, with emphasis on practical applications and farmer outreach.
Program description
FREP invites research, education, and outreach project proposals in three priority areas: Improving Input Management, Understanding Plant-Soil Processes, and Evaluating Loss Pathways. 1- IMPROVING INPUT MANAGEMENT: A. Demonstrating and/or Validating Management Practices that OptimizeNutrient and/or Irrigation Water Use B. Addressing Challenges and Barriers to Adoption of ManagementPractices C. Education and Outreach (Technical Education) 2. UNDERSTANDING PLANT-SOIL PROCESSES: A. Filling Knowledge Gaps for Nitrogen Management in Specific Crops B. The Role of Organic Input Materials in Soil Nutrient Management 3. EVALUATING LOSS PATHWAYS: A. Understanding Nitrogen Movement from the Root Zone B. Mitigation Strategies to Reduce Nitrogen Losses
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for research, education, and outreach projects in agricultural fertilizer management and soil science in California. Eligible applicants typically include academic institutions, nonprofits, and agricultural organizations conducting work on nutrient management, irrigation optimization, and nitrogen loss mitigation. Projects must fall within three priority areas: input management practices, plant-soil processes, or loss pathways evaluation.
Priority topics include demonstrating nutrient and water use practices, addressing adoption barriers, nitrogen management in specific crops, soil organic materials, and nitrogen loss mitigation strategies. Geographic focus is California, with emphasis on practical applications and farmer outreach.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 FREP@cdfa.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-900-5022
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 | 13 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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