The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) is now accepting applications for the Agriculture, Soil Health and Water Efficiency Innovation Pilot Program. The final application deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.

The program provides funding for agricultural landowners, beneficial owners of trust land, lessee of agricultural land or irrigation districts to implement and collect data for water-focused soil health innovations in agriculture.

AZDA anticipates that grant funds will be available to successful applicants by late 2025.

Applicants must submit their application packets on-line.

Two informational sessions will be held via Zoom: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, and Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. Register for your preferred date here.

You can find more information about the pilot program here.