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This blog is designed for ANR's current and future principal investigators, other interested academics, and their administrative staff. Important and timely information on workshops and webinars presented by OCG, funding opportunities, guidance, and trending topics will be provided to you with a chance to directly comment if you have any concerns, questions, or suggestions on additional information you would like to see disseminated.
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2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

August 15, 2025
By Kendra T Rose
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting concept proposals for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). This program supports projects designed to enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. SCBGP funds initiatives that strengthen all sectors…
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FY26 USDA NIFA AFRI

August 4, 2025
By Kendra T Rose
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has released the FY2026 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) – Foundational and Applied Science (FAS) Program Request for Applications (RFA). The goal of this program is to invest agricultural production research, education, and extension…
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AgriProspects Mini-Grant – Round 2

July 28, 2025
By Kendra T Rose
AgriProspects Mini-Grant – Round 2The Extension Foundation is now accepting proposals for Round 2 of the AgriProspects Mini-Grant Program. This opportunity supports Cooperative Extension programs that aim to expand non-traditional, non-credit adult agricultural workforce development (AAWD) through digital…
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Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention Grants Program

June 25, 2025
By Kendra T Rose
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is now accepting proposals for its Wildfire Prevention Grants Program which funds local projects that focus on increasing the protection of people, structures, and communities. Activities include hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire…
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