Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Grants

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is offering grants under the Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program (BCTVCP) to support research and development of new management methods for controlling the beet leafhopper (BLH), the primary vector of beet curly top virus. Funding is contingent on using no‑pesticide alternatives or DPR‑approved pesticides and may be awarded to businesses, individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, or tribal governments. The grant period is two years, with a maximum award of $190,000 per year; the number of awards is dependent on the volume of qualified applications. Applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the scheduled BCTVCP board meetings. • Eligible applicants: businesses, individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, tribal governments • Focus: development of non‑chemical or DPR‑approved pesticide management methods for BLH • Funding range per award: $1 – $190,000 (maximum $190k per year) • Period of performance: 2 years • Application deadline: 30 days before the next BCTVCP board meeting (date posted on CDFA website) • No letter of intent or matched funding required; reimbursement method • Expected award announcement: June 15, 2026