$10 Million Available For California Water Conservation Program
May 19, 2015 Applications for the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) California State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) are now open.
$10 million in financial assistance will be available in the form of competitive grants for growers to implement irrigation systems to reduce greenhouse gases and save water. The funding is made available through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, the proceeds of California’s greenhouse gas Cap and Trade program.
Agricultural operations can apply for funding up to $150,000 per project. The funding can be supported by a broad range and/or combination of irrigation and water distribution-related practices that provide quantifiable water savings and greenhouse gas reductions.
For application guidelines and eligibility requirements, visit CDFA.CA.gov/go/SWEEP. Applications are available online with the State Water Resources Control Board. All applicants for SWEEP must fill out a Financial Assistance Application Submittal Tool (FAAST) account at FAAST.WaterBoards.CA.gov. Prospective applicants may contact CDFA’s Grants Office at [email protected] with general program questions.
Applications are due by June 29 at 5 p.m., PDT.
SWEEP Workshops
CDFA will hold five application workshops to provide information on program requirements and the FAAST application process. CDFA staff will provide guidance on the application process, offer several examples, and answer any questions. There is no cost to attend the workshops. Individuals planning to attend should contact [email protected] with their contact information, number of seats required, and workshop location. They will be held:
Sacramento: May 28, 1-4 p.m.
California Department of Food and Agriculture
1220 N St., Auditorium
Sacramento, CA 95814
San Martin: June 1, 1-4 p.m.
Santa Clara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office
80 W. Highland Avenue, Building K
San Martin, CA 95046
Tulare: June 2, 1-4 p.m.
Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office
4437 S Laspina
Tulare, CA 93274
Ventura: June 3, 1-4 p.m.
Ventura County Cooperative Extension
669 County Square Dr., Suite 100
Ventura, CA 93003
Oroville: June 9, 1-4 p.m.
Butte County Farm Bureau
2580 Feather River Blvd.
Oroville CA 95965
Source: CDFA news release
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