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Stored deadline is null; page shows Round 11 Cycle B deadline of June 17, 2026 for both planning and acquisition applications. Cycle A deadlines (January 15, 2026) have already passed.
Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) is sponsored by California Department of Conservation. The SALC program protects agricultural lands and lands used for traditional resources from conversion to non-agricultural uses, while promoting smart growth, ensuring open space, and supporting healthy agricultural and tribal food systems.
It provides grants for Land Use Planning, Agricultural Conservation Acquisition, and Capacity and Project Development.
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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: Eligible applicants include public agencies and tribes in California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to 90% of easement value or fee title value (100% for tribes/priority populations); $60,000 for associated costs/project; no maximum award for acquisitions. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) are due December 2, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) is funded 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.
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