Deadline: 15-Sep-2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is offering significant funding through the Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program (PPDMDPP), authorized under Section 7721 of the Plant Protection Act.
Each year, the program provides up to $63 million to support stakeholder-led projects that protect American agriculture and natural resources from invasive plant pests and diseases.
This funding opportunity is designed to address some of the most pressing challenges in plant health. Projects funded under the program aim to enhance plant pest and disease analysis and survey, target inspection activities at vulnerable points in the safeguarding continuum, and strengthen pest identification technologies. The program also supports safeguarding nursery production, improving rapid response capabilities, and conducting outreach and education initiatives that raise awareness of threats and solutions.
Funding awards range from a minimum of $130,000 to a maximum of $400,000. Funded projects must be completed within 12 months and will be established through cooperative or interagency agreements. The scale and focus of the awards ensure that resources are directed to efforts with the greatest potential to mitigate risk and build long-term resilience.
Eligible applicants include federal and state agencies, Tribes, Tribal Nations, Tribal Colleges and Universities, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and industry groups. While foreign entities are not permitted to submit applications directly, they may collaborate with U.S.-based partners to contribute expertise and innovation to domestic projects.
Through this program, APHIS demonstrates its ongoing commitment to strengthening national biosecurity systems, preventing the spread of invasive pests, and supporting rapid response to emerging threats. By investing in collaborative, science-driven projects, the agency is ensuring that U.S. farmers, ecosystems, and communities are better protected against disruptions that could undermine agricultural productivity and food security.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.