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California Department of Food and Agriculture Grants

14 open California Department of Food and Agriculture grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 2 grants totaling $470K.

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All-time tracked giving
$470K
2 grants
Median grant size
$300K
Max: $300K

Open California Department of Food and Agriculture grants

  • 2025 CalAgPlate Grant Program

    Up to $170Kopen

    2025 CalAgPlate Grant Program is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture. Funds projects supporting agricultural education and trai...

    education_researchagriculturecommunity_developmentagricultural educationk-12

  • Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program

    Deadline: Sep 23, 2026open

    Supports research and education projects to enhance control measures of vertebrate pests threatening California's agricultural economy, infrastructure...

  • CalAgPlate Grant Program

    Deadline: Jun 30, 2027open

    CalAgPlate Grant Program is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture. Funds projects supporting agricultural education and leadershi...

    education_researchworkforce_developmentagricultureagricultural educationcareer awareness

  • Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Program

    open

    Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Program is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture. Provides funding for projects that demo...

    agricultureenvironmental_educationclean_energyintegrated pest managementpesticide reduction

  • Organic Transition Program

    open

    Organic Transition Program is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture. Offers financial assistance to farmers transitioning to orga...

    agricultureorganic farmingorganic transitionfinancial assistancefarmers

  • Farm to School Incubator Grant Program

    open

    Farm to School Incubator Grant Program is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture. Supports local and regional farm to school proje...

    food_securitynutritionk12_educationcommunity_developmentfarm to school

  • Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP)

    open

    Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture. Provides financial assistance to dairy and...

    climate_changeagriculturecarbon_captureenvironmental_justicemanure management

  • 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

    open

    2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture. Supports projects enhancing the competitiveness...

    agricultureeconomic_developmentcommunity_developmentspecialty cropsagriculture competitiveness

  • State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)

    open

    State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture. Offers grants to agricultural op...

    water_qualityclimate_changeenvironmental_justicewater efficiencyirrigation

  • 2025 WMA Grant Program (WMAGP)

    open

    2025 WMA Grant Program (WMAGP) is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture. Provides funding to establish and maintain Weed Manageme...

    land_conservationagricultureenvironmental_educationweed managementinvasive species control

  • Healthy Soils Program

    open

    Healthy Soils Program is a grant from California Department of Food and Agriculture that funds California growers and ranchers who implement conservat...

    carbon_captureagricultureland_conservationsoil healthcarbon sequestration

  • 2025 Fertilizer Research and Education Program Grant Cycle

    open

    2025 Fertilizer Research and Education Program Grant Cycle is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture. Funds proposals advancing fe...

    agriculturewater_qualityenvironmental_educationclimate_changeenergy_efficiency

  • California Agriculture Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) Grant Program

    open

    California Agriculture Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) Grant Program is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture. Provid...

    agricultureeducation_researchk12_educationworkforce_developmentagriculture education

  • Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program

    open

    Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program is a grant from California Department of Food and Agriculture that funds energy-efficient refrigeration units for ...

    energy_efficiencycommunity_developmentfood_securityeconomic_developmentenergy-efficient refrigeration

Where California Department of Food and Agriculture grants go

Recent grant recipients are concentrated in these states. Funders sometimes fund outside their primary states for high-fit projects, so don't self-eliminate solely on geography — check each opportunity's stated eligibility.

California

What California Department of Food and Agriculture funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent California Department of Food and Agriculture awards:

Education ResearchAgriculture

How to apply for California Department of Food and Agriculture grants

Most California Department of Food and Agriculture applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials).

Read: How to write a Letter of Inquiry that gets you invited to apply

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