2027 Department of Pesticide Regulation Sustainable Pest Management Grants Program

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is soliciting proposals for its 2027 Sustainable Pest Management (SPM) Grants Program. The program funds projects that advance integrated pest management (IPM) and sustainable pest management practices across agricultural, urban, and wildland settings. Eligible topics include alternative weed, rodent, and fumigant management; adoption of emerging IPM technologies; emerging pest prevention strategies; and pesticide alternatives identified for mitigation. Budgets may range from $100,000 to $1,000,000, with an anticipated 5‑10 awards and a three‑year performance period. Applicants may be government agencies, tribal entities, universities, consultants, pest‑control businesses, commodity groups, or nonprofits. No matching funds are required, but in‑kind contributions are allowed. The grant is reimbursable, with a 10% retention held until close‑out. • Funding total: $4.9 M; 5‑10 awards of $100 k‑$1 M each • Eligible applicants: public agencies, tribal governments, businesses, nonprofits, individuals, other legal entities • Eligible work locations: primarily California; out‑of‑state work allowed with justification and must benefit Californians • Application deadline: 1 Sep 2026 (23:59 UTC) • Award announcement: Spring 2027; performance period: 3 years • No letter of intent or matching fund requirement • Contact: Jordan Weibel, (916) 445‑0430, [email protected]