Funder: California Department of Conservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2026 (Application deadline) | June 2026 (Expected award announcement)
Funding Amounts: $40M total; typical block grants up to $8.89M; tribal set-aside up to $2.44M; award sizes may vary
Summary: Supports projects that repurpose irrigated agricultural land to reduce groundwater use and provide community, habitat, and climate benefits in California.
Key Information: Block grants to regional/basin-scale entities; tribal funding available; updated guidelines as of April 2025