California Department of Food & Agriculture

10/05/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/05/2026 16:03

California Department of Food and Agriculture Now Accepting Proposals for 2026 Ag Plate Grants

California Department of Food and Agriculture Now Accepting Proposals for 2026 Ag Plate Grants

Release #26-098

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SACRAMENTO, October 5, 2026 - The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2026 California Agriculture Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. Approximately $230,000 in grant funding is available to support agricultural education and leadership activities for students at the K-12, post-secondary and adult education levels.

The CalAgPlate program is funded through the sale of agriculture-themed license plates offered by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Eligible applicants include:

  • State-adopted Agricultural Education Programs (Education Code Section 52450-52454)
  • Government agencies
  • Non-profit organizations that administer agricultural education programs

Applications must be submitted by Monday, November 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. PT.

For detailed application instructions, please visit: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/calagplate

The CalAgPlate program has funded more than $2.5 million in youth educational activities since the program's inception. You can help support agricultural education and the CalAgPlate program by purchasing a special interest license plate at your local DMV office or online today.

CDFA's Mission: To safeguard a resilient food system and promote an equitable marketplace, cultivating a California grown food supply that is globally recognized for innovation, quality and sustainability.

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California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Public Affairs
1220 N St., Sacramento, CA 95814
916-654-0462, www.cdfa.ca.gov

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