Round 11a Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Planning Grants
California State Agency
Description
Return to Search Round 11a Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Planning Grants Grantor: Department of Conservation Portal ID: 153777 Status: Closed Opportunity Type: Grant Last Updated: November 20, 2025, 3:32 pm | View change notes Categories: Agriculture Environment & Water Details Purpose: To protect critical agricultural lands, to support infill & compact development, and to avoid increases in the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural uses. Planning grants support the development of local and regional land use policies and economic development strategies to protect these agricultural lands. Note: pre-proposals are required, deadline for submittal is January 15, 2025. Description: The Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program supports the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission goals by making strategic investments to protect agricultural lands. Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Planning Grants support the development and implementation of plans for the protection of agricultural land at risk of conversion to non-agricultural uses, maintaining the economic viability of the region’s agricultural lands, and developing the economic viability of regional food systems and infrastructure to support the production, aggregation, processing and distribution of agricultural products. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit Public Agency Tribal Government Eligible Applicants, Land Use Planning grants:CitiesCountiesCalifornia Native American TribesCouncils of GovernmentGroundwater Sustainability AgenciesLAFCOsRegional Transportation Planning AgenciesSpecial Districts with land use or transportation authorityRCDs, special districts, academic institutions, land trusts and other ag non-profit organizations may apply if they partner with an entity listed above. See Guidelines for more details. Eligible Geographies: State of California Matching Funding Requirement:
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