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2027 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

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Submission Closed09/21/2026, 09:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 926140

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2026 CalAgPlate Grant Program

Solicitation # 191967

The 2026 CalAgPlate Grant Program is a state-funded initiative administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. This program is designed to provide financial support through a competitive grant process, with the official solicitation posted on October 5, 2026. Interested applicants must submit their responses by the deadline of November 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM. For further information or inquiries, the Office of Grants Administration serves as the primary point of contact and can be reached via email at grants@cdfa.ca.gov or by phone at 916-657-3231.

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Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026

Solicitation # USDA-AMS-TM-DBI-G-26-0011

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service is requesting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program under solicitation USDA-AMS-TM-DBI-G-26-0011. This non-competitive funding opportunity is restricted to four existing initiatives: the California State University Fresno Foundation, the University of Tennessee, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, and the University of Wisconsin. Approximately 12.65 million dollars is available to help diversify dairy product markets, promote business development to increase farmer income, and encourage regional milk production. The program requires recipients to provide direct technical assistance and allocate at least 50 percent of their allotted funds as competitive subawards to dairy businesses for modernization, value chain innovation, and product development. For the 2026 cycle, there is a strong emphasis on prioritizing subaward funding for equipment and infrastructure activities. The period of performance is expected to run from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029. Applicants must provide a mandatory 25 percent cost share of the requested federal funds from non-federal sources. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by December 2, 2026, and must include a project narrative not exceeding 20 pages, letters of commitment from partners, and verification of cost share. All recipients must comply with 2 CFR Part 200 and specific program terms regarding environmental compliance and equipment purchases over 10,000 dollars. Evaluation is based on statutory purpose, submission compliance, cost allowability, and a comprehensive risk review of the applicant's financial stability and management systems.

Agricultural Marketing Service

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Irrigated Cropland ManagementThis subcontract for Irrigated Cropland Management supports Department of the Navy agricultural lease projects at NAS Fallon, Nevada. The scope of work involves the planting, cultivation, and harvesting of crops across 137 acres of water-righted cropland, as well as the comprehensive management of irrigation systems. The contractor is responsible for delivering harvested crops and maintaining irrigated acreage while ensuring all pesticide applications adhere to the Worker Protection Standard, EPA, and Nevada Department of Agriculture regulations. This opportunity is managed by Navfacsyscom Southwest under the Department of Defense with a response deadline of October 14, 2026.

Navfacsyscom Southwest

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SAFR - 18879 - Integrated Pest Management at SAFRThe Department of the Interior is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive rodent control services for the facilities and grounds at Aquatic Park. This integrated pest management contract is structured over a five-year period, featuring an initial one-year base period followed by four optional one-year extensions. The scope of work requires the contractor to perform twice-monthly inspections, monitoring, trapping, removal, and treatment to maintain pest control standards. This opportunity is currently listed as a forecast under NAICS code 926140, with Jonathan Dille serving as the primary point of contact.

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Clinical Trial Management & Participant RecruitmentThis subcontract with the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services focuses on clinical trial management and participant recruitment for Nutrition Obesity Research Centers projects. The selected provider will be responsible for the oversight of participant recruitment and retention, clinical trial administration, and the reporting of results to ClinicalTrials.gov. Key operational requirements include the use of clinical trial management systems and recruitment databases, as well as maintaining GCP certification and obtaining necessary IRB approvals. The primary deliverables for this engagement are the successful recruitment of participant cohorts and the submission of comprehensive clinical trial reports. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 926140, with a response deadline set for October 20, 2026.

National Institutes Of Health

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Proposed Emergency Rulemaking - Reporting Requirements (SWRCB-DDW-21-002E)

Solicitation # SWRCB-DDW-21-002E

The State Water Resources Control Board is initiating a proposed emergency rulemaking project, identified as SWRCB-DDW-21-002E, to amend title 22, section 64469 of the California Code of Regulations. This regulatory action is designed to empower the State Water Board to directly enforce electronic reporting requirements against public water systems. Under these regulations, public water systems are held responsible for employing accredited laboratories to conduct drinking water analysis and ensure that all regulatory results are reported through the California Laboratory Intake Portal (CLIP). The primary objectives of this initiative are to enhance statewide water quality monitoring and strengthen public health protections. This project is classified as a special notice with a NAICS code of 926140 and is being implemented statewide. A Notice of Exemption has been filed under CEQA sections 15306 and 15061(b)(3), as the project focuses on information collection and is not expected to result in significant environmental impacts. Administrative oversight is managed by the State Water Resources Control Board in Sacramento, with key points of contact including Dan Wang and Debora Lancaster.

State Water Resources Control Board

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Updated Master Invitation for Bids for International Commodity Procurements (MIFB-I)

Solicitation # 12-3J14-Notice-26-014

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Fish and Game Commission

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Agricultural Grading and Drainage ServicesThis subcontract for Agricultural Grading and Drainage Services supports prime contractors on Sonoma County Department of Agriculture projects located in Sebastopol, California. The scope of work involves implementing VESCO guidelines for drainage to prevent runoff and erosion through the use of graders, excavators, and drainage piping. The contractor is responsible for ensuring full compliance with VESCO Best Management Practices and Technical Report Guidelines for Agricultural Grading and Drainage. The primary objective is to deliver a properly graded site equipped with fully functional agricultural drainage systems.

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International Food Assistance Commodity SupplierThis subcontract for the Agricultural Marketing Service within the Department of Agriculture involves the supply of bulk food commodities for prime contractors supporting international aid programs. The selected supplier is responsible for sourcing, processing, and packaging food commodities that strictly adhere to USDA specifications and U.S. Origin Product requirements. Quality assurance is maintained through the provision of Certificates of Analysis on company letterhead and compliance with FGIS official inspection standards. The contract requires the delivery of bulk food commodities to designated locations under F.O.B. Vessel terms. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 926140, with the primary place of performance located in Washington. The solicitation was posted on November 20, 2025, and the response deadline is set for November 19, 2026.

Agricultural Marketing Service

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Amend Subsection (c)(9) of Section 165, and Subsections (c), and (k)(2)(I) of Section 165.5, Title 14, CCR, Regarding Commercial Bull Kelp Harvest RestrictionsThe California Fish and Game Commission is implementing regulatory amendments to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, specifically affecting Sections 165 and 165.5, to protect declining bull kelp populations and support a statewide restoration and management plan. These amendments extend existing temporary commercial bull kelp harvest restrictions in Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, and Sonoma counties, as well as the temporary weekly harvest reporting requirements for Del Norte and Humboldt counties. Additionally, the action extends the temporary closure of three lease-only administrative kelp beds across Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino counties and corrects a coordinate error for administrative kelp bed 109. These regulatory closures and limits, which were originally scheduled to sunset on January 1, 2026, are now extended to sunset on January 1, 2029. This action is documented via a Notice of Exemption, utilizing CEQA categorical exemptions for the protection of natural resources. The project is managed by Executive Director Melissa Miller-Henson and applies to ocean waters within the specified California counties.

Fish and Game Commission

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AI Contract Overview

The 2027 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, seeks to enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops through market enhancement, access, education, training, and research. A total of up to 28 million dollars is available for distribution, with individual grant awards for the conventional program ranging from 100,000 to 600,000 dollars. Eligible applicants include a broad range of entities, such as non-profits, for-profits, government entities, tribal governments, and educational institutions. The solicitation process is conducted in two phases, beginning with the submission of Concept Proposals due by 9:00 a.m. PT on September 21, 2026. Approved grants have a maximum duration of two years and eight months, with a strict expenditure window starting November 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2030. Interested parties can find further information through the California Department of Food and Agriculture or by contacting Lauren McCawley.

General Info

CDFA offers up to 28 million dollars for California specialty crop competitiveness grants.

Agency

California → CA Department of Food and Agriculture

NAICS

926140 - Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

2027 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Request for Concept Proposals

rfp

High

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 24

Contract opportunity posted

Response DeadlineSep 21

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/21/2026, 09:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → CA Department of Food and Agriculture

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyCalifornia → CA Department of Food and Agriculture

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Lauren McCawley

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Funding and Duration: Grant amounts for the conventional program range from $100,000 to $600,000. The maximum grant duration is two (2) years, eight (8) months, and grant funds cannot be expended before November 1, 2027, or after June 30, 2030.