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301-25-061 2025 - 2026 Pre-Proposals request for Virginia Wine Board (grant opportunity)

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A301VDACS:79019State & Local

Submission Closed11/13/2024, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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The Virginia Wine Board is seeking pre-proposals from interested parties to fund projects focused on research, education, and marketing initiatives that support the growth and development of the Virginia wine industry. Applicants should review the specific funding priorities outlined in the attached document, as only selected pre-proposals will be invited to submit full proposals for further consideration. Submission deadlines are set for November 13, 2024, and while an invitation to submit a full proposal indicates interest, it does not guarantee funding. The contract, managed by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, has a funding range between $500,000 and $2,000,000, and interested parties can contact Lisa Cumming via email or phone for additional information. The opportunity emphasizes strategic investment in projects aligned with the Board’s goals to enhance Virginia’s wine industry through targeted research, education, and marketing efforts.

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Agency

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

NAICS

112390 - Other Poultry Production

Place of Performance

VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Virginia Wine Board 2025-2026 Invitation to Submit Pre-Proposal

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High

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PhaseClosed

PostedOct 7

Solicitation

Response DeadlineNov 13

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

11/13/2024, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyVirginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyVirginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

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Contacts

Lisa Cumming

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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The Virginia Wine Board (VWB) is soliciting pre-proposals to fund research, education, and marketing projects that further the Virginia wine industry. For information regarding the funding priorities of the Virginia Wine Board, please see attached document. The Wine Board will review pre-proposals and invite selected projects to submit full proposals for consideration. An invitation to submit a full proposal does not guarantee funding. Submittal and contact information is included in the attached document.

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