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Round 11 Cycle A: Acquisition Phase 2 Pre-proposals December 1, 2025; Planning and Acquisition Applications January 15, 2026; awards April 2026. Cycle B: Acquisition Phase 2 Pre-proposals May 14, 2026; Applications June 17, 2026; awards October 2026.
"Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program is sponsored by California Climate Investments (administered by California Department of Conservation). This program provides grants for land use planning, capacity building, and land acquisition projects that protect agricultural land from conversion to non-agricultural uses.
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Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation - Strategic Growth Council Sustainable Agricultural ... Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Supporting agricultural conservation, economic growth, and sustainable development The Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) Program fights climate change by protecting our productive farmlands and encouraging compact transit-oriented communities. Learn about SALC awards.
Contact us to access previous awarded projects. Rounds 8, 9 & 10 Awarded Projects Find guideline resources from previous funding rounds. Round 11 Guidelines Timeline Dates are subject to change.
Find materials on the California Department of Conservation webpage .
Acquisition Phase 1 Pre-proposals Acquisition Phase 2 Pre-proposals due (submittal contingent on Phase 1 approval) Planning Pre-proposals due Acquisition Applications due (submittal contingent on Phase 2 approval) Acquisition Phase 1 Pre-proposals Acquisition Phase 2 Pre-proposals due (submittal contingent on Phase 1 approval) Planning Applications due Acquisition Applications due (submittal contingent on Phase 2 approval) The SALC Program protects at-risk agricultural lands from sprawl development in order to promote growth within existing jurisdictions, ensure open space remains available, and support a healthy agricultural economy.
The California Department of Conservation is SGC’s implementation partner for the program. SALC is part of California Climate Investments, which uses billions of Cap-and-Invest dollars to fund projects that reduce harmful emissions, protect public health, strengthen local economies, and support natural environments.
With a strong focus on communities most impacted by pollution and limited access to resources, California Climate Investments helps build a more equitable and sustainable future. For more information about these investments, visit caclimatenvestments. ca.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Land trusts, resource conservation districts, land use planning agencies, and other entities involved in protecting California agricultural lands from sprawl development. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 17, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program is funded by California Climate Investments (administered by California Department of Conservation). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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