Opportunity Information
Title
Biologically Integrated Farming Systems
Description
The Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) grant program funds projects focused on fostering farmer-to-farmer information exchange and on-farm demonstrated of integrated farming practices that promote integrated pest management solutions while allowing growers to maintain profitable businesses.
Awarding Agency Name
California Department of Food and Agriculture
Agency Contact Name
Brian Gress
Agency Contact Phone
916-926-1077
Agency Contact Email
brian.gress@cdfa.ca.gov
Program
Fund Activity Categories
Agriculture
Category Explanation
Departments
Subjects
Opportunity Manager
Brian Gress
Additional Users
Posted Date
Archive Date
Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
Funding Opportunity Number
Assistance Listings Number
Public Link
Is Published
No
Funding Information
Opportunity Funding
$2,000,000.00
Funding Sources
State
Funding Source Description
Public or private colleges and universities, local and federal government entities including tribal governments, and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply. The project lead(s) and their institutions must be based in California; out-of-state collaborators are allowed. California state agencies may not submit proposal applications but may be listed as subcontractors on other proposals. State agency share of funding may not exceed 30% of total funding. State agencies may not take the lead in project management.
Funding Restrictions
Award Information
Award Ceiling
$1,000,000.00
Award Floor
$200,000.00
Award Start Date
Award End Date
Award Announcement Date
Award Type
Competitive
Capital Grant
No
Expected Number of Awards
1
Indirect Costs Allowed
Yes
Indirect Cost Description
Indirect costs must be treated in accordance with your organization’s policies and procedures. In the absence of a policy, applicant’s indirect costs must not exceed ten percent of the total modified direct cost. University of California applicants should use the agreed upon indirect rate of 35% of total modified direct cost.
Indirect Cost Rate
Restrictions on Indirect Costs
No
Matching Requirement
No
Submission Information
Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Open Date
Submission Close Date
Submission Timeline Additional Information
Allow Multiple Applications
Yes
Application Review Start Date / Pre-Qualification Deadline
Other Submission Requirements
Question Submission Information
Question Submission Open Date
Question Submission Close Date
Question Submission Email Address
Question Submission Additional Information
In order to ensure all potential applicants benefit from all submitted questions and answers, all questions and responses will be posted on the BIFS webpage: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/opca/bifs.html.
Attachments
Technical Assistance Session
Technical Assistance Session
Yes
Conference Info / Registration Link
Eligibility Information
Eligibility Type
Public
Eligible Applicants
County Governments, City or township governments, Special District Governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (not Federally recognized), Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excludes institutions of higher education), Private institutions of higher education
Additional Eligibility Information
Additional Information
Additional Information URL
Additional Information URL Description
BIFS program homepage with RFP, important dates, and other relevant information
Award Administration Information
State Award Notices
Administrative and National Policy Requirements
Reporting
State Awarding Agency Contacts
Other Information