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HSP DEMONSTRATION PrOJECTS

The HSP Demonstration Projects is to build soil organic carbon and reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases (GHGs) by (1) funding on-farm demonstration projects that showcase California farmers and ranchers implementation of HSP conservation management practices and (2) creating a platform promoting widespread adoption of HSP conservation management practices throughout the state. The HSP Demonstration Projects funds two types of projects. Type A projects will demonstrate implementation of conservation management practices, measure field GHGs emissions, and conduct analysis on cost/benefits for adoption of the proposed practice(s) and anticipated barriers; Type B projects will demonstrate implementation of HSP conservation management practices and/or conduct analysis on cost/benefits for adoption of the proposed practice(s) and anticipated barriers.

2017 HSP Demonstration Projects Second Solicitation

The application for 2017 HSP Demonstration Projects Second Solicitation is now closed.

Request for Grant Applications

Timeline for HSP Demonstration Projects Second Solicitation

Item	Estimated Dates
Release of 2017 HSP Demonstration Projects Second Solicitation	March 6, 2018
Application submission period	March 6, 2018 – April 13, 2018
Review of applications	April – May, 2018
Announcement of awards	May – June, 2018

Applications will be reviewed and awarded funding in the order received subject to the minimum requirements for the competitive technical review process, as described in the RGA. CDFA will award proposals until all available funds have been allocated, or the application deadline has passed, whichever comes first.