2021-22 Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Capacity and Project Development Grants

Purpose: Permanently protect croplands, rangelands, and lands utilized for the cultivation of traditional resources from conversion to non-agricultural uses.​ Protecting these lands promotes smart growth within existing jurisdictions, ensures open space remains available, and supports healthy agricultural and tribal food systems, and resulting food security. The Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program supports the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission goals by making strategic investments to protect agricultural lands. Capacity and Project Development grants expand organizational capacity to develop agricultural conservation acquisition projects.​ Eligible Applicants: Eligible Applicants: Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants · Cities · Counties · California Native American Tribes · Nonprofit Organizations · Resource Conservation Districts · Regional Park or Open-Space Districts or Authorities Eligible Geographies: State of California

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