The California Department of Conservation has announced opening
the application period for grants that support both Agricultural
Conservation Easements and the development of Agricultural Land
Conservation Strategies and Outcomes plans. Preliminary paperwork
is due in a few weeks.
The Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) is
a component of the Strategic Growth Council’s Affordable Housing
and Sustainable Communities Program. The SALC Program supports
the State’s greenhouse gas emission reduction goals by making
strategic investments to protect agricultural lands from
conversion to more GHG intensive uses such as urban and rural
residential development. As part of this program,
All applicants interested in submitting an application for an
Easement grant must submit a pre-proposal by May 22, via
email to CFCP@conservation.ca.gov. A
pre-proposal for the Strategies and Outcomes grants is strongly
encouraged by the Department. More information about deadlines
and
application materials can be found at this link.
SALC Program staff are available to provide technical assistance
and answer any questions via phone at (916) 324-0850 or email at
CFCP@conservation.ca.gov
