Water Efficiency Technical Assistance Program
This grant funds organizations to help California farmers improve water and energy efficiency and nutrient management through technical assistance, with a focus on reaching socially disadvantaged growers.
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Funder: California Department of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per award; grant term is 3 years; no matching required but encouraged.
Summary: Supports organizations in providing technical assistance to California farmers for on-farm water and energy use efficiency and nutrient management.
Key Information: At least 25% of awarded funds should benefit socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers; indirect cost rates apply.
Description
The Water Efficiency Technical Assistance (WETA) Program, administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), funds organizations to deliver technical support and training to California agricultural operations. The program's primary goals are to enhance on-farm water and energy use efficiency and improve nutrient management practices. Funded projects may include direct, one-on-one technical assistance to growers, irrigation system evaluations, pump efficiency testing, and educational outreach on best practices and technologies. The program prioritizes services to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers (SDFRs), aiming for at least 25% of funding to benefit these groups.
