Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program Capacity and Project Development Grants

Funding Organization
Department of Conservation
Funding Agency Type
Federal Government
Application is Ongoing/Rolling
No
Funding Minimum
$0
Description of Entities Eligible to Apply

Nonprofit, public agency, Tribal government

Categories of Eligible Locations for Activities to Take Place
California
Description of Eligible Locations for Activities to Take Place

California

Description of Funding Opportunity

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.

Description:
The Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program supports the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission goals by making strategic investments to protect agricultural lands. Capacity and Project Development grants expand organizational capacity to develop agricultural conservation acquisition projects.​

Is this a cooperative agreement?
No
Are these pre-allocated/non-competitive funds?
No
Is a cost-share required?
No
Additional Notes

Application anticipated to open October 31 2024