Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program

Return to Search Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program Grantor: CA Department of Food and Agriculture Portal ID: 159342 Status: Active Opportunity Type: Grant Last Updated: March 13, 2026, 2:02 pm Categories: Agriculture Environment & Water Health & Human Services Science, Technology, and Research & Development Details Purpose: Proposals may focus on research and/or education projects to enhance control measures of vertebrate pests that pose a significant threat to the welfare of state’s agricultural economy, infrastructure, environment, and the public. CDFA does not support proprietary product development projects. Proposals that originate from outside of California are considered if the proposal includes relevance to vertebrate pest concerns within California. Description: Proposals may focus on research and/or education projects to enhance control measures of vertebrate pests that pose a significant threat to the welfare of state’s agricultural economy, infrastructure, environment, and the public. CDFA does not support proprietary product development projects. Proposals that originate from outside of California are considered if the proposal includes relevance to vertebrate pest concerns within California. Proposals that include other sources of funding are strongly encouraged and welcomed. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Individual Nonprofit Other Legal Entity Public Agency Tribal Government CDFA does not support proprietary product development projects. Eligible Geographies: Proposals that originate from outside of California are considered if the proposal includes relevance to vertebrate pest concerns within California. Important Dates Application deadline The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight. 9/20/26 23:59 Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. 12/31/2026 Period of per