Round 11a Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants

Return to Search Round 11a Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants Grantor: Department of Conservation Portal ID: 152424 Status: Closed Opportunity Type: Grant Last Updated: November 20, 2025, 3:34 pm | View change notes Categories: Agriculture Environment & Water Details Purpose: Permanently protect croplands, rangelands, and lands utilized for the cultivation of traditional resources from conversion to non-agricultural uses.​ Protecting these lands promotes smart growth within existing jurisdictions, ensures open space remains available, and supports healthy agricultural and tribal food systems, and resulting food security. Please note: pre-proposals are required, deadline for submittal is December 1, 2025. Description: The Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) supports the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission goals by making strategic investments to protect agricultural lands. Agricultural Conservation Acquisitions provide funding to leverage the protection of strategically located, highly productive, and critically threatened agricultural land, via the purchase of permanent agricultural conservation easements and fee title purchases. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit Public Agency Tribal Government Eligible Applicants: Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants · Cities · Counties · California Native American Tribes (Federally Recognized and those on the NAHC list) · Nonprofit Organizations · Resource Conservation Districts · Regional Park or Open-Space Districts or Authorities Eligible Geographies: State of California Matching Funding Requirement: Must provide at least 10% of the easement value as match. Applicants may apply for 100% funding for acquisition projects that: provide Priority Population benefits; that have tribe or tribal non-profit as applicant or co-applicant; or provide secure tenure to socially disadvantaged ranchers and farmers. Refer