Funder: California Department of Conservation
Due Dates: May 14, 2026 (Acquisition Phase 2 pre-proposals, Cycle B) | June 17, 2026 (Planning & Acquisition applications, Cycle B) | December 1, 2025 (Acquisition Phase 2 pre-proposals, Cycle A) | January 15, 2026 (Planning pre-proposals & Acquisition applications, Cycle A)
Funding Amounts: ~$58 million total for Round 11; typical acquisition grants cover up to 90% of easement value (up to 100% for priority populations/tribes); associated costs up to $60,000/project; planning grants available.
Summary: Funds land use planning, conservation acquisitions, and capacity-building to permanently protect California’s agricultural lands and support sustainable, climate-resilient development.
Key Information: Pre-proposals are required before full applications; priority funding and reduced match for tribes and priority populations.