Healthy Soils Program Incentives Program
The HSP Incentives Program provides financial incentives to California growers and ranchers to implement conservation management practices that sequester carbon, reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases (GHGs), and improve soil health. GHGs benefits are estimated using quantification methodology and tools developed by California Air Resources Board (CARB), USDA-NRCS and CDFA and soil health improvement will be assessed by measuring soil organic matter content.
The HSP is currently accepting grant applications started on November 1, 2021, on a rolling basis until 5 p.m. PT on Friday, February 25, 2022 or until available funds are expended, whichever is earlier. Before applying, please review the application documents below.
- Request for Grant Applications
- Preview of Application Questions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Supporting Templates
- Supporting Tools
CDFA informational Workshops:
CDFA will host three no-cost webinar-based workshops to provide information on incentive program requirements and the application process. Participants can attend remotely by registering for webinar access:
- Thursday, November 18, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PT - Thursday, December 16, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PT - Thursday, January 20, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PT
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p6Kxg55GTbSdXU5ddpsNGw
Attendees can register once and attend any of the webinar sessions.
For more information, see Workshop Agenda and Presentation.
CDFA cannot assist in the preparation of grant applications; however, general questions may be submitted to cdfa.HSP_Tech@cdfa.ca.gov. Responses to all questions received during the workshops and webinars or by email will be posted according to the schedule below. Please note that CDFA is unable to advise and/or provide applicants with any information regarding specific grant applications during the solicitation process.
| Questions Received by | Answers Provided by |
|---|---|
| November 19, 2021 | December 3, 2021 |
| December 24, 2021 | December 30, 2021 |
| January 14, 2022 | January 21, 2022 |
Technical Assistance Resources
Interested applicants can utilize technical assistance resources listed below to develop and submit an application for HSP Incentives Program.
- Technical Assistance Providers - CDFA has funded organizations around the state to provide free one-on-one assistance to farmers interested in applying for HSP Incentives Program.
- UC ANR Climate Smart Agriculture Community Education Specialists- CDFA has partnered with the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources to offer Climate Smart Agriculture technical assistance to applicants of the HSP Incentives Program.
- Technical Assistance Provider Workshops – Technical assistance providers and Community Education Specialists will host in-person and remote workshops during the application period.
2021 HSP Incentives Program Solicitation Timeline*
| Item | Time Frame* |
|---|---|
| Application period opens | November 1, 2021 |
| Application period closes | On a rolling first-come-first-served basis, by 5:00 p.m. on February 25, 2022 by or when funds are exhausted, whichever is earlier. |
| Review Process | November 2021 – March 2022 on a rolling basis in the order an application is received. |
| Announce Award Funding | November 2021 – March 2022 on a rolling basis in the order an application is received. |
*Subject to change.
- HSP Incentives Program Program-Level Data of Executed and Funded Grant Projects – Updated November 1, 2021
- HSP Incentives Program Project-Level Data of Executed and Funded Grant Projects – Updated November 1, 2021
Healthy Soils Incentives Program Videos
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Program Status
OPEN
The HSP Incentives Program is accepting applications.
As of November 18, 2021:
| Funds available: | $67.5 Million |
| Applications Submitted: | 286 |
| Total funds requested: | $19,871,124.42 |
HSP Incentives Program Funds Requested
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