Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants Program

The Application Period for the Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants Program Has Closed

Eligible entities include Tribes, technical service providers (TSPs) registered with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), professional certified crop advisors, pest control advisors, rangeland managers, non-profit organizations, Resource Conservation Districts, California Public Universities, agricultural cooperatives, groundwater sustainability agencies, and farmers and ranchers in collaboration with a qualified planner. All eligible applicants will be required to demonstrate qualifications.

Applicants may apply for up to $250,000 to prepare conservation agriculture plans in the following categories:

• Agricultural Energy Design
• Carbon Farm Planning
• Comprehensive Nutrient Management
• Fish and Wildlife Habitat
• Grazing Management
• Irrigation Water Management
• Nutrient Management
• Organic Transition
• Pollinator Habitat
• Pest Management
• Soil Health Management

Before initiating an application for the CAPGP, please review the Request for Grant Applications to learn more about the program and application process.

• Request for Grant Applications
• Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants Program - Questions and Answers, October 19, 2022

Applications are due October 23, 2022, 5 PM Pacific Time. Late applications will not be accepted.

CDFA Informational Webinars

CDFA has hosted two webinars in summer 2022 to review the program requirements and application materials. The webinar materials are available now:

1. CAPGP Informational Webinar recording
2. CAPGP Informational Webinar PDF