Healthy Soils Program (HSP) – Demonstration Projects
Can you apply?
This grant is for agricultural organizations and farmers implementing healthy soils practices in California. Applicants must propose demonstration projects that showcase soil health improvements and collect greenhouse gas emissions data. Projects require field and laboratory data collection to measure environmental outcomes.
Projects must align with California's climate and soil conservation goals. Applicants can request up to $250,000 per project. No cost-sharing is required to apply.
This grant is for agricultural organizations and farmers implementing healthy soils practices in California. Applicants must propose demonstration projects that showcase soil health improvements and collect greenhouse gas emissions data. Projects require field and laboratory data collection to measure environmental outcomes.
Projects must align with California's climate and soil conservation goals. Applicants can request up to $250,000 per project. No cost-sharing is required to apply.
Program description
Through a competitive grant application process, applicants may request up to $250,000 to implement and showcase healthy soils practices, and to collect on-field and laboratory data on greenhouse gas emissions.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for agricultural organizations and farmers implementing healthy soils practices in California. Applicants must propose demonstration projects that showcase soil health improvements and collect greenhouse gas emissions data. Projects require field and laboratory data collection to measure environmental outcomes.
Projects must align with California's climate and soil conservation goals. Applicants can request up to $250,000 per project. No cost-sharing is required to apply.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 cdfa.hsp_tech@cdfa.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-654-0433
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 12 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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