Crop Protection and Pest Management

The Crop Protection and Pest Management program supports integrated, multifunctional agricultural research, extension, and education activities that address high-priority pest issues and management through integrated pest management approaches.

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture lists this opportunity for Eligible colleges and universities, Agriculture, Food Systems & Nutrition, United States. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

Applications may be submitted by colleges and universities as defined in section 1404 of NARETPA.

Eligible applicants include Hispanic-serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities, research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities, and 1994 land-grant institutions under the stated authority.

Award recipients may subcontract to otherwise ineligible organisations when they are necessary for project implementation.

Integrated pest management approaches for insects, nematodes, pathogens, weeds, invasive species, and other pests.

Research, extension, and education projects at state, regional, and national levels.

Projects that sustain food production, improve producer profitability, and address new and emerging pest-management challenges.

The official opportunity lists awards ranging from USD 300,000 to USD 1,150,000.

Application deadline: Application deadline: Jul 6, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Use the official USDA-NIFA CPPM opportunity page and FY26 NOFO. Applications are due on 6 July 2026.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.