Plant Protection Act Section 7721 Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program

The Plant Protection Act Section 7721 Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program provides funds to support projects that protect specialty crops, nursery systems, forestry, other agricultural production systems, and natural resources from harmful and invasive plant pests and pathogens. The program focuses on critical needs and opportunities to prevent, detect, and mitigate invasive plant pests and diseases. Key aspects of the program include: • Enhancing plant pest and disease survey and analysis • Targeting domestic inspection • Enhancing and strengthening pest identification and technology • Safeguarding nursery production • Conducting targeted outreach and education • Enhancing mitigation and rapid response capabilities Eligible suggesters include state departments of agriculture, other state and federal agencies, tribal nations, non-profit organizations, industry, and colleges and universities.