Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Grants

The Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program (BCTVCP) is seeking proposals for projects that develop new management methods for treating the beet leafhopper (BLH), the primary vector of the beet curly top virus, or development of enhancements to other program areas that will mitigate the virus. The funding will be based on the researcher using a no pesticide alternative or Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) approved pesticides registered for use in CA on BLH and/or on rangeland/hillside. The eligible applicants include businesses, individuals, non-profits, public agencies, and tribal governments. The expected award announcement is on 6/15/26, and the period of performance is two years. • The program may consider funding projects that develop new management methods for treating the BLH. • The funding will be based on the researcher using a no pesticide alternative or DPR approved pesticides. • The eligible applicants include businesses, individuals, non-profits, public agencies, and tribal governments. • The expected award announcement is on 6/15/26. • The period of performance is two years.