The CRAFT Foundation is excited to announce its Cycle Eight and ETT Five programs. In addition to the “Traditional New Planting” and “Existing Tree Therapies” programs, this year will include an “Existing Tree Therapies Extension” program. Full details on each program can be found below. Please pay careful attention to the program requirements and payment structures as those may have changed from prior cycles.  

CRAFT CYCLE EIGHT & ETT FIVE PROGRAM RULES & PAYMENT SCHEDULE

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Applications are now open and must be submitted by Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Applications are only accepted through the online portal application link provided at the top of this page.

Participation payments will vary by program. Selected applicants in the Traditional New Tree Planting program will receive at least $35 per tree planted and must sign and comply with program requirements including submitting harvest data for a term of six years. Selected applicants in the Existing Tree Therapies program will received $450 per acre treated over a term of three years. Selected applicants in the Existing Tree Therapies Extension program will receive $200 per acre treated over a term of one year. Please see rules for program requirements and limitations.

Growers may apply to plant any commercially available rootstock/scion combinations.

Yes, applications will be accepted under the ETT Extension program for continued treatments to citrus trees in CRAFT ETT Round 1 – 4 Grower Participation Agreements for which the terms of the original agreement have been fully met. 

CRAFT does not maintain a list of available nursery stock. Growers are encouraged to contact a registered citrus nursery to determine the uncommitted trees they have available to purchase. 

List of Registered Citrus Nurseries

Citrus BMPs are administered through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Please visit https://www.fdacs.gov/Agriculture-Industry/Water/Agricultural-Best-Management-Practices for more information on BMPs and how to enroll. 

Please send any additional questions to Interim Executive Director Tamara Wood at Tamara@craftfdn.org, Assistant Program Manager Tina Buice at Tina@craftfdn.org, or Scientific Coordinator Carisa Keller at Carisa@craftfdn.org.