Water Efficiency Technical Assistance (WETA) -2022

Funding: The grant term will be 3 years. The maximum award amount is $500,000. Matching funds are not required. Eligibility: The following entities are eligible to apply for WETA grants: Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs), University of California, California Community Colleges or California State Universities, Non-profits, Federally- and California-Recognized Native American Indian Tribes. Priorities: CDFA aims to expend 25% of the WETA funds to benefit Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers (SDFRs). Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers are defined by the Farmer Equity Act of 2017 (AB 1348) as a farmer or rancher who is a member of a socially disadvantaged group. A “socially disadvantaged group” means a group whose members have been subjected to racial, ethnic, or gender discrimination. These groups include the following: (1) African Americans (2) Native American Indians (3) Alaskan Natives (4) Hispanics (5) Asian Americans (6) Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Program Details CA Department of Food and Agriculture is a state agency that offers the Water Efficiency Technical Assistance (WETA) -2022 grant program to support arts and cultural programs and sustainability. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by CA Department of Food and Agriculture through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs and sustainability should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on California Grants Portal for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with CA Department of Food and Agriculture or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by June 6, 2023. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports arts and cultural programs and sustainability. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 111, 112, 115, 115310, 541620. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through California Grants Portal. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to agricultural
• Programs related to conservation

Award details

Applications close on June 6, 2023.

Categories

Arts Culture · Sustainability