By Kendra T Rose
USDA NIFA has released the FY 2026 funding opportunity for the Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) Program. This program supports integrated, multifunctional research, Extension, and education activities focused on addressing high-priority pest management challenges using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approaches at the state, regional, and national levels.
The program aims to support projects that improve agricultural productivity and profitability while responding effectively to pest management challenges involving insects, pathogens, nematodes, weeds, invasive species, and other agricultural pests. Priority will be given to projects addressing invasive species management and the development of innovative IPM technologies and strategies.
Only the Agricultural Research and Development Program (ARDP) track is currently open for new ANR applications, as the second track (Regional Coordination Program) is tied to an existing renewal project.
Research Priorities
Applications to the ARDP area must address one or more of the following priorities:
- Development of tools and tactics essential for pest management systems, including biocontrol, cultural/physical/mechanical control, host plant resistance, monitoring methods, decision-support tools, and novel uses of chemicals.
- Advanced understanding of how interactions among management tactics influence pest management effectiveness within agricultural ecosystems.
Integrated projects must address at least one of the above research priorities in addition to one or more of the following Extension priorities:
- Development of extension materials and outreach delivery systems.
- Implementation of field-scale or on-farm demonstrations.
- Delivery of IPM extension outreach and training activities.
Source : ucanr.edu