The CDFA has announced that the State Water Efficiency & Enhancement Program (SWEEP) has been suspended until further notice. 

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) offers financial assistance through their State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) to help realize grower goals to integrate irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save water.

According to the CDFA “eligible system components include (among others) soil moisture monitoring, drip systems, switching to low pressure irrigation systems, pump retrofits, variable frequency drives and installation of renewable energy to reduce on-farm water use and energy.”

Workshops are available both online and in person to learn more about the process and opportunities associated with the SWEEP grant program.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 – Webinar 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Thursday, December 21, 2023 – Escondido 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Tuesday, January 9, 2023 – Coachella 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Estimated Timeline for 2023 SWEEP Solicitation

Release Request for Grant Applications (RGA) Dec. 5, 2023

CDFA grant application webinars December 2023

Grant applications due Jan. 26, 2024

Administrative and technical review January – February 2024

Announce and award funding February 2024

Visit the CDFA website here for more information.

If you’re interested in new innovations that are available related to climate smart practices and irrigation, contact Emily Lyons at the Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology at [email protected].