Funder: California Department of Conservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2026 (pre-proposals) | July 2026 (applications) | October 2026 (awards)
Funding Amounts: Award amounts vary; total annual funding is dependent on cap-and-trade auction proceeds. Typical project period is 2 years.
Summary: Supports planning, acquisition, and capacity-building projects to permanently protect California agricultural lands and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Key Information: Pre-proposals are required; matching funds generally required unless serving priority populations/tribes.