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Round 11b Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants

Department of Conservation

Funding Amount

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.

Deadline

June 17, 2026

7 days left

Grant Type

state

Overview

Round 11b Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants

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. Please note: pre-proposals are required, deadline for submittal is May 14, 2026.

The Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) supports the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission goals by making strategic investments to protect agricultural lands. Agricultural Conservation Acquisitions provide funding to leverage the protection of strategically located, highly productive, and critically threatened agricultural land, via the purchase of permanent agricultural conservation easements and fee title purchases.

Details

  • Agency: Department of Conservation
  • Type: Grant
  • Funding Source: State
  • Estimated Awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  • Award Amount: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  • Funding Method: Other
  • Matching Funds: 10%
  • Geography: State of California

Categories

Agriculture; Environment & Water

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government

Eligibility

Eligible Applicant Types

NonprofitPublic AgencyTribal Government

How to Apply

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

agricultureenvironmentenvironmental-conservationland-conservationnative-americans

Project Locations

CA

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