The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is accepting proposals for Plant Protection Act Section 7721 (PPA 7721) funding to protect American agricultural and natural resources from invasive plant pests and diseases. 

• Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program (PPDMDPP): Applicants can submit suggestions for PPDMDPP funding from June 11 through August 6, 2025. Learn more. 

• National Clean Plant Network (NCPN): The open period to apply for NCPN program funding runs from June 11 through September 3, 2025. Learn more.  

• Funding is available for land-grant universities, non-land-grant colleges of agriculture, State agricultural experiment stations, State and Federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations. 

To learn more about both programs and how to submit a proposal, visit the USDA website.