State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) – Block Grant Pilot

In summary, awardees of the program will: 1) provide technical assistance to farmers in development and implementation of irrigation projects, 2) identify on-farm projects for financial support and disburse funds, 3) Support and verify on-farm project implementation, 4) provide reporting and invoicing. The minimum award is $2 million, the maximum award is $5 million. Awardees will prioritize socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers (as defined by the Farm Equity Act of 2017) for technical assistance and financial support. Program Details CA Department of Food and Agriculture is a state agency that offers the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) – Block Grant Pilot 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 19, 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, 236, 238. 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 building
• Programs related to conservation

Award details

Applications close on June 19, 2023.

Categories

Arts Culture · Sustainability