grants

California sets $400,000 to promote safer, sustainable pest management

Almond Board of California and the California Invasive Plant Council received the funding to help build online tools to coordinate small farm mating disruption efforts and invasive weed control in wildlands, respectively. more »

$10M set by USDA for Specialty Crop Multi-State Program

Grants are awarded to state departments to fund collaborative, multi-state projects to strengthen the competitiveness of the U.S. specialty crop industry. more »

Block grants to assist California, Oregon producers in Klamath River Basin

USDA is investing $15 million for a new drought pilot to assist those affected. The pilot is part of a broader suite of programs available to producers to help recover losses from drought. more »

USDA announces $16.6 million for disadvantaged and veteran farmers

Previous farm bills have expanded funding and assistance, and the 2501 Program helps socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers that experience barriers to service. more »

NRCS invites proposals for 2021 Conservation Innovation Grants

Applicants have through April 23 to apply for a grant to fund on-farm trials, field demonstrations and pilot projects that are likely successful, but not yet widely adopted. more »