Fertilizer Research and Education Program

Full proposal (letter of intent due 1/31/2017).  The Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) within the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Division of Inspection Services is currently accepting concept proposals. Proposals must focus on at least one of the priority areas listed below, and may focuson research and/or education projectsto provide growers and industry with cost - effective practices to improve the efficient use of fertilizer and minimize environmental impacts. FREP does not support proprietary product development, testing, or promotion. Grant funding of $75,000 per  year for up to three years is typical for projects, but projects over $75,000 and over three years will be  considered on a case - by - case basis. Multiple concept proposals will be accepted. Concept proposals leveraging other sources of funding are strongly encouraged and are welcomed. Concept proposals may originate from outside California, but proposals must be relevant to California growing conditions.   Full proposals on invitation only.