Mark your calendar for April 27, 2026, the newly announced deadline to submit questions for the Block Grant Concept Proposal. If you are a producer, expect your application window to open in January 2027 once regional recipients are selected. Finally, note the new $4 million funding set-aside for California Native American Tribes, which will feature a separate solicitation launching in early 2027.
Funder: California Department of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: February 9, 2024 (Incentive Grants) | August 28, 2023 (Demonstration Grants) | April 27, 2026 (Block Grant Concept Proposal Q&A deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 per on-farm project (with $75,000 cap per practice); Block and demonstration grant amounts vary; $162.8M awarded to date.
Summary: Supports California farmers, ranchers, and organizations in adopting sustainable practices to improve soil health and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Key Information: Incentive and demonstration grant solicitations are closed; next funding round is via Block Grants, with concept proposal Q&A due April 27, 2026.