
HSP DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS
The The HSP Demonstration Projects aim to improve soil health, sequester carbon and reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases (GHGs) funding on-farm demonstration projects that collect data and/or showcase conservation management practices that mitigate GHG emissions and increase soil health, and creating a platform promoting widespread adoption of conservation management practices throughout the state.
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.
HSP Demonstration Projects Grant Application
HSP Demonstration Projects is now accepting grant applications until 5:00 p.m. PT on March 8, 2019. Late submissions will not be accepted. The application documents are listed below.
- Request for Grant Applications
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Project Narrative Template
- Project Work Plan Template
- Budget Worksheet Template
- Questions and Answers – Jan 11, 2019
- Questions and Answers – Jan 25, 2019
- Questions and Answers – Feb 8, 2019, updated Feb 11, 2019
To apply, click here.
Supporting Documents:
- Preview of Application Questions
- HSP Acre Conversion
- HSP Practices Implementation Requirements – Revised Jan 25, 2019
- Step by step instructions on how to use Calflora (NRCS)
- Step by step instructions on how to use Compost Ineligible Tool
Flyer (English) | (Punjabi) | (Spanish)
Program Timeline
Item | Timeframe |
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Notification of funding (solicitation release) | December 28, 2018 |
Grant Applications Due | March 8, 2019 |
Review Process | March – June 2019* |
Announce and Award Funding | June 2019* |
* Subject to change. |
CDFA Application Assistance
Agenda
Presentation
To assist in the application process, CDFA is providing workshops at the following times and locations.
Date and Time | Location | Webinar Registration (for remote attendees) |
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1/15/19 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Siskiyou County Dorris City Hall 307 S. Main Street Dorris, CA 96023 |
Click here to register |
1/16/19 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Humboldt County Dept. of Agriculture 5630 S. Broadway St Eureka, CA 95503 |
Click here to register |
1/23/19 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Tulare County Energy Education Center 4175 S. Laspina St Tulare, CA 93274 |
Click here to register |
1/24/19 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Stanislaus County Dept. of Agriculture 3800 Cornucopia Way Modesto, CA 95358 |
Click here to register |
HSP Demonstration Projects Outreach Events (Previously Funded Projects)
Email Subscription
Current Recipients
Program Status
- OPEN
The HSP Demonstration Projects is currently accepting applications.
Resources
Archives
- 2017 HSP Demonstration projects second solicitation – Awarded Projects – Updated July 9, 2018
- 2017 HSP Demonstration projects – Awarded Projects – Updated July 9, 2018
- 2017 HSP Demonstration projects second solicitation – Request for Grant applications
- 2017 HSP Demonstration projects – Request for Grant applications