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  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    2023-24 (Round 10) Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants

    Open Date
    May 9, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Other
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    62154
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Permanently protect croplands, rangelands, and lands utilized for the cultivation of traditional resources from conversion to non-agricultural uses.​ Protecting these lands promotes smart growth within existing jurisdictions, ensures open space remains available, and supports healthy agricultural and tribal food systems, and resulting food security.

    Please note: pre-proposals are required, deadline for submittal is January 31, 2025.

     

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: 2023-24 (Round 10) Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    2023-24 (Round 10) Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Capacity and Project Development Grants

    Open Date
    Oct 31, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    62166
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Permanently protect croplands, rangelands, and lands utilized for the cultivation of traditional resources from conversion to non-agricultural uses.​ Protecting these lands promotes smart growth within existing jurisdictions, ensures open space remains available, and supports healthy agricultural and tribal food systems, and resulting food security. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: 2023-24 (Round 10) Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Capacity and Project Development Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    2023-24 (Round 10) Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Land Use Planning Grants

    Open Date
    Oct 31, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    62157
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To protect critical agricultural lands, to support infill & compact development, and to avoid increases in the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural uses. Planning grants support the development of local and regional land use policies and economic development strategies to protect these agricultural lands.

    Note: pre-proposals are required, deadline for submittal is January 31, 2025.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: 2023-24 (Round 10) Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Land Use Planning Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    2025 CNIP Expansion – WIC, WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

    Open Date
    Nov 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    82001
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CNIP Expansion was established to encourage the purchase and consumption of healthy, California-grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts by nutrition benefit clients, including WIC, WIC FMNP, and SFMNP clients.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Applicants live or do business in California

    View Full Grant Details: 2025 CNIP Expansion – WIC, WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    2025 Department of Pesticide Regulation Alliance Grants Program

    Open Date
    Jul 31, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,900,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $400,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    78186
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To promote safer, more sustainable pest management practices in California, the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) annually funds Alliance projects that promote or increase the implementation, expansion, and/or adoption of effective, proven, and affordable integrated pest management (IPM) systems or practices that reduce risks to human health and the environment in agricultural, urban, or wildland settings.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Work may be conducted outside of California, but justification must be provided and projects must primarily benefit the people of California. Travel outside the state of California is not reimbursable.

    View Full Grant Details: 2025 Department of Pesticide Regulation Alliance Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    2025 Fertilizer Research and Education Program Grant Cycle

    Open Date
    Nov 7, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $75,000 – $300,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    82412
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    FREP’s competitive grant program funds proposals that advance fertilization and irrigation practices and minimize environmental impacts of fertilizing materials. The 2025 request for pre-proposals (RFP) includes several initiatives put forth by the department to help effectively manage irrigation water and fertilizing materials in California agriculture.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2025 Fertilizer Research and Education Program Grant Cycle>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    California Forest Improvement Program

    Open Date
    Jul 12, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    11714
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP) is to encourage private and public investment in, and improved management of, California forest lands and resources, to ensure adequate high quality timber supplies, related employment and other economic benefits, and the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of a productive and stable forest resource system for the benefit of present and future generations.

     

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: California Forest Improvement Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    California Wolf-Livestock Compensation Pilot Program

    Open Date
    Mar 11, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    59733
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    In 2021, the California state legislature appropriated $3 million in funding to the Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) to “develop a grant process to allocate funds to pay for the deterrence of wolf presence near livestock, the impacts of wolf presence on livestock, and for verified loss of livestock for participating ranchers.”

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: California Wolf-Livestock Compensation Pilot Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Coastal Conservancy Grants

    Open Date
    Jul 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1683
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Each year, the Coastal Conservancy issues millions of dollars in grants for projects that restore and protect the California coast, expand public access to it, and enhance its resilience to climate change. We fund a wide variety of projects along the California coast, San Francisco Bay, and in coastal watersheds.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Our jurisdiction runs the length of the California coast and includes the San Francisco Bay Area, the Santa Ana River corridor, and coastal watersheds.  

    View Full Grant Details: Coastal Conservancy Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up and Abatement Grant Program FR85

    Open Date
    Oct 9, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    FR85
    Portal ID
    81284
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Farm & Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up & Abatement Grant program offers financial support to address the cleanup & prevention of illegal dumping on properties designated for agricultural purposes, as defined in California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section 17991(d). Each FY, there are 4 application cycles, & this is the third one. CalRecycle administers this program in accordance with Section 48100 of the Public Resources Code.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Sites must be located on 'Farm and Ranch' property, defined in CCR Section 17991(d) as range or agricultural land used for activities such as, but not limited to, commercial livestock/crop production (various). The site need not have active sales or production, but shall be appropriately zoned/otherwise authorized for agricultural activities. Appurtenant easements or right-of-ways such as, but not limited to, public roads and utilities included.

    View Full Grant Details: Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up and Abatement Grant Program FR85>/span>