State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
Can you apply?
This grant is for farmers and ranchers seeking to improve irrigation efficiency on their farms. Applicants must own or operate agricultural land in California and propose on-farm irrigation projects that reduce water use and greenhouse gas emissions. Maximum request is $200,000 per project. Projects scoring 30 or higher out of 50 will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis.
25% of funds are reserved for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers and projects benefiting priority populations. An additional $2 million is reserved specifically for projects using subsurface drip irrigation to apply dairy manure effluent.
This grant is for farmers and ranchers seeking to improve irrigation efficiency on their farms. Applicants must own or operate agricultural land in California and propose on-farm irrigation projects that reduce water use and greenhouse gas emissions. Maximum request is $200,000 per project. Projects scoring 30 or higher out of 50 will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis.
25% of funds are reserved for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers and projects benefiting priority populations. An additional $2 million is reserved specifically for projects using subsurface drip irrigation to apply dairy manure effluent.
Program description
Applicants may request up to $200,000 for irrigation-related on-farm improvements that will result in water savings and GHG emission reductions. Applications scoring a minimum score of 30 of 50 will be funded on a first come, first-serve basis. CDFA will reserve 25% of the funds for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers (SDFRs) and projects that benefit priority populations by reducing criteria air pollutants from fossil fuel combustion. Additionally, $2 million will be reserved for applications that utilize the sub-surface drip irrigation to apply dairy manure effluent to field crops.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for farmers and ranchers seeking to improve irrigation efficiency on their farms. Applicants must own or operate agricultural land in California and propose on-farm irrigation projects that reduce water use and greenhouse gas emissions. Maximum request is $200,000 per project. Projects scoring 30 or higher out of 50 will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis.
25% of funds are reserved for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers and projects benefiting priority populations. An additional $2 million is reserved specifically for projects using subsurface drip irrigation to apply dairy manure effluent.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 cdfa.sweeptech@cdfa.ca.gov
- 📞 1-209-601-9439
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 | 568 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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