California PD/GWSS Board Update

Now Accepting Research Funding Applications: The Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board provides grant funding to research and outreach projects focused on protecting vineyards, preventing the spread of winegrape pests and diseases, and delivering practical and sustainable solutions. Project proposals are due via online submission by Jan. 31, 2024. Award notifications will be announced in May 2024 for a July 2024 start. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Apply-for-Research-Funding-by-Jan--… After reviewing 31 proposals received during the 2023 request for proposals, the Board granted $2.7 million in new funding for 17 research projects investigating PD, grapevine viruses, and vectors over the next three years. The Board's research and outreach program, funded by the PD/GWSS winegrape grower assessment, has given 282 grants since 2001, with $42.5 million invested in PD and GWSS research and $12.4 million invested in research for other pests and diseases. https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/pdcp/Documents/2023/pd_newsletter_fall_2023_iss…