The Agriculture, Soil Health, and Water Efficiency Innovation Pilot Program Grant

The Agriculture, Soil Health, and Water Efficiency Innovation Pilot Program aims to enhance the health and safety of Arizona's agricultural sector while promoting efficient water use. Funded by the Arizona Department of Agriculture with an allocation of $1.8 million for the fiscal year 2026, this initiative provides grants to agricultural stakeholders for innovative soil health practices. The program underscores the state's commitment to sustainable agriculture and water management, fostering advancements in farming techniques.

The Agriculture, Soil Health, and Water Efficiency Innovation Pilot Program
To protect the health and safety of Arizona consumers, advance and support Arizona agriculture, and safeguard commerce.
The Agriculture, Soil Health, and Water Efficiency Innovation Pilot Program is a state funded program established as the Agriculture and Water Innovation Pilot Program established under A.R.S. § 3-109.04, hereafter referred to as “the program”. The purpose of the program is to provide a source of funding for agricultural landowners, beneficial owners of trust land, lessee of agricultural land, or irrigation districts to implement and collect data for water-focused soil health innovations in agriculture.
The legislature has appropriated $2,000,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2026 to the Fund, of which an amount of $1,800,00.00 will be available for grant awards. AZDA plans to award multiple grants from these funds for the fiscal year 2026 grant cycle.