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Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program

CA Department of Food and Agriculture · State of California

At a glance

Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program is a closed California state grant opportunity from CA Department of Food and Agriculture (State of California). The application deadline was April 29, 2026. Total estimated funding is $500K. Applicant types listed as eligible include individual, nonprofit, other legal entity, public agency and tribal government. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Jan 27, 2026Posted
Apr 29, 2026Application deadline

Opened: Jan 27, 2026
Close date: Apr 29, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $500,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Reimbursement(s)
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Estimated award amounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: Two years
Expected award announcement: 12/31/2026
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: Proposals that originate from outside of California are considered if the proposal includes relevance to vertebrate pest concerns within California.
How to submit: By email: IPCinfo@cdfa.ca.gov
Latest change note: This grant was closed.

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Individual
Nonprofit
Other Legal Entity
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

CDFA does not support proprietary product development projects.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

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

Past applications & awards

Historical data · not a prediction

Reported by the agency for this listing

Fiscal year 2025–260 applications · 0 awards

Counts as published on the California Grants Portal. Award counts can read zero until decisions are announced.

Program contact (as published)

Emily Schoenborn
Emily.Schoenborn@cdfa.ca.gov
1-916-764-7759

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Individual, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity, Public Agency and Tribal Government. It adds: “CDFA does not support proprietary product development projects.” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $500,000.

How do I apply for “Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program”?

Applications go directly to CA Department of Food and Agriculture, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: by email to IPCinfo@cdfa.ca.gov. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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