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Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Grants

Source: California Grants Portal, ID 141033. Listing last updated by the grantor Jul 21, 2025. Rebuilt here Oct 30, 2026.

Who can apply

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Purpose

The Program may consider funding projects that develop new management methods for treating the beet leafhopper (BLH), or development of enhancements to other program areas that will mitigate the virus.  The funding will be based on the researcher using a no pesticide alternative or Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) approved pesticides registered for use in CA on BLH and/or on rangeland/hillside.

Description

Project Scope: The Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program (BCTVCP) may consider funding projects that develop new management methods for treating the beet leafhopper (BLH), the primary vector of the beet curly top virus or development of enhancements to other program areas that will mitigate the virus. Priorities: The funding will be based on the researcher using a no pesticide alternative or Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) approved pesticides registered for use in CA on BLH and/or on rangeland/hillside.  Application Deadlines: Proposals must be submitted 30 days prior to posted meetings of Beet Curly Top Virus Control Board or Beet Curly Top Virus Control Board Diagnostics Subcommittee posted at www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/Meetings

Important dates

Opened
Jul 17, 2025
Application deadline
Ongoing
Expected award announcement
6/15/26
Period of performance
Two years

Funding details

Estimated amount per award
Between $1.00 and $190,000.00
Expected number of awards
Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Letter of intent required
No
Matching funds
Not Required
Funding source
Other
Funding source notes
Funded via grower assessment
Funding method
Reimbursement(s)
Funding method notes
Maximum of $190,000 funding for research per year. May be one large project or numerous smaller projects

How to apply

Read the full guidelines on the grantor's site, then apply there. Nothing is submitted through this site.

Submission: email: [email protected]

Questions about this grant: name: Zack McCormack; email: [email protected]; tel: 1-916-704-8803;

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