2022-23 (Round 9) Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations seeking to protect strategically located, highly productive agricultural lands in California through permanent conservation easements and fee title purchases. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, conservation organizations, land trusts, public agencies, and qualified private entities working on agricultural land protection. Projects must align with California's greenhouse gas emission reduction goals and target critically threatened agricultural lands. Geographic focus is statewide California.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
This grant is for organizations seeking to protect strategically located, highly productive agricultural lands in California through permanent conservation easements and fee title purchases. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, conservation organizations, land trusts, public agencies, and qualified private entities working on agricultural land protection. Projects must align with California's greenhouse gas emission reduction goals and target critically threatened agricultural lands. Geographic focus is statewide California.
Program 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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for organizations seeking to protect strategically located, highly productive agricultural lands in California through permanent conservation easements and fee title purchases. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, conservation organizations, land trusts, public agencies, and qualified private entities working on agricultural land protection. Projects must align with California's greenhouse gas emission reduction goals and target critically threatened agricultural lands. Geographic focus is statewide California.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Program contact
- 📧 shanna.atherton@conservation.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-858-9724
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 42 | 35 | 83% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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