The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is making available approximately $12 million in grant funding for Healthy Soils Program (HSP) Incentive Grants.
The program’s objectives are “to increase statewide implementation of conservation management practices that improve soil health, sequester carbon and reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases,” according to a press release by the CDFA.
California farmers, ranchers, business entities, California Native American tribes and non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request up to $100,000 per project, with priority given to applicants who are considered Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers.
The submission deadline for grant applications is Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 at 5 p.m. PST.
The CDFA will hold two online workshops to provide more information on the application process. Participants can register for one of the webinars below:
- Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 pm PST
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qsjIpbedQ-m8B6UFqOrZgA - Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VUI60B10SRy7tVte08td1A
A PowerPoint presentation and relevant materials will be posted on the HSP Incentive Grants webpage for those who are unable to attend.
For more information on eligibility and program requirements, prospective applicants can visit the HSP Incentive Grants website at www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/healthysoils/incentivesprogram.html.
