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 Incentives Program Grant Application
The HSP Incentives Program 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 Work Plan Template
- Budget Worksheet Template
- Questions and Answers – Jan 11, 2019
To apply, click here.
Supporting Documents:
- Preview of Application Questions
- HSP Soil Sampling Protocol
- HSP Practices Payment Rates and Implementation Requirements
- Step by step instructions on how to use Calflora (NRCS)
- Step by step instructions on how to use Compost Ineligible Tool
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Program Timeline
| Item | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15/19 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Siskiyou County Dorris City Hall 307 S. Main Street Dorris, CA 96023 |
Click here to register |
| 1/16/19 9 a.m. – 10:30 am |
Humboldt County Dept. of Agriculture 5630 S. Broadway St Eureka, CA 95503 |
Click here to register |
| 1/23/19 9 a.m. – 10:30 am |
Tulare County Energy Education Center 4175 S. Laspina St Tulare, CA 93274 |
Click here to register |
| 1/24/19 9 a.m. – 10:30 am |
Stanislaus County Dept. of Agriculture 3800 Cornucopia Way Modesto, CA 95358 |
Click here to register |
Technical Assistance
CDFA has partnered with California Universities, Resource Conservation Districts and non-profit organizations to provide free-of-cost, on-demand technical assistance to potential applicants. A list of technical assistance providers is available here.
List of Technical Assistance Providers and Workshops - Updated Jan 18, 2019
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Current Recipients
Program Status
- OPEN
The HSP Incentives Program is currently accepting applications.
Resources
Archives
- 2017 HSP Incentives Program second solicitation – Awarded Projects - Updated July 9, 2018
- 2017 HSP Incentives Program - Awarded Projects – Updated July 9, 2018
- 2017 HSP Incentives Program second solicitation – Request for Grant applications
- 2017 HSP Incentives Program – Request for Grant applications
- 2017 HSP Management Practice Payment Rates
