Funder: California Department of Conservation
Due Dates: December 1, 2025 (Acquisition Phase 2 pre-proposals, Cycle A) | January 15, 2026 (Planning pre-proposals & Acquisition applications, Cycle A) | May 14, 2026 (Acquisition Phase 2 pre-proposals, Cycle B) | June 17, 2026 (Planning & Acquisition applications, Cycle B)
Funding Amounts: ~$58 million available for Round 11; acquisition grants typically cover up to 90% of easement value plus $60,000 in associated costs; planning grants up to $250,000.
Summary: Supports the permanent protection of California agricultural lands through conservation easements, planning, and organizational capacity grants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable development.
Key Information: Pre-proposal approval is required before full application for acquisition grants; match requirements may be waived for priority populations or tribes.