The Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension (ECDRE) program is offering grants to help develop new strategies to control a disease called HLB that affects citrus plants. The goal is to find ways to manage and prevent this disease to support sustainable citrus farming in the U.S.
Who it's for: This grant is open to anyone who can propose a project to develop new strategies for controlling HLB in citrus plants. This includes researchers, agricultural organizations, and other entities involved in citrus production and disease management.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposals not focused on HLB disease control
- Lack of collaborative approach
- Failure to integrate existing knowledge
- Projects not applicable to U.S. citrus production
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Collaboration agreements
- Evidence of previous research or expertise
- Timeline for project implementation
- Plan for integrating existing knowledge
- Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Ensure the project is directly related to HLB control
- Collaboration is a key requirement
- Projects must be applicable to U.S. citrus production
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any entity type, as it is listed as 'UNRESTRICTED'. This means that universities, research institutions, agricultural organizations, and other entities involved in citrus production and disease management can apply.
Overview
This grant is open to anyone who can propose a project to develop new strategies for controlling HLB in citrus plants. This includes researchers, agricultural organizations, and other entities involved in citrus production and disease management.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposals not focused on HLB disease control
- Lack of collaborative approach
- Failure to integrate existing knowledge
- Projects not applicable to U.S. citrus production
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement strategies for controlling HLB in citrus plants. This includes research, collaboration efforts, and deployment of solutions to growers.
Total Program Funding
$46,237,828
Expected Awards
21
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 2, 2026(51 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 2, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register in the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Develop a detailed project proposal focused on HLB
- Create a budget plan within the $500,000 - $15,000,000 range
- Establish collaboration agreements
- Gather evidence of previous research or expertise
- Outline a timeline for project implementation
- Plan for integrating existing knowledge into the project