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State Water Efficiency & Enhancement Program

The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) provides financial assistance in the form of grants to implement irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gases and save water on California agricultural operations. Eligible system components include (among others) soil moisture monitoring, drip systems, switching to low pressure irrigation systems, pump retrofits, variable frequency drives and installation of renewable energy to reduce on-farm water use and energy.

For information regarding the SWEEP Southern Desert Region Pilot Program, please visit the link below.

SWEEP Southern Desert Region Pilot Program

For information regarding the upcoming SWEEP Block Grant Pilot Program, please visit the link below.

SWEEP Block Grant Pilot Program

What is SWEEP?

The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) provides financial assistance in the form of grants to implement irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gases and save water on California agricultural operations.

How many projects have been funded so far?

CDFA has selected 1,130 projects to be awarded covering over 168,000 acres. $123 million has been awarded to date, with more than $70 million in matching funds contributed by awardees.

What types of projects are eligible?

Eligible system components include (among others) soil moisture monitoring, drip systems, switching to low pressure irrigation systems, pump retrofits, variable frequency drives and installation of renewable energy to reduce on-farm water use and energy.

What have been the benefits of SWEEP?

Along with helping farmers and ranchers save water and reduce their energy costs, SWEEP results in environmental benefits as well. CDFA estimates that over 93,000 metric tons of CO2e will be reduced annually, the equivalent of removing 20,000 cars from the road for one year (based on emissions reductions equivalent). Moreover, SWEEP projects will help save over 144,000 acre-ft of water annually, enough to fill over 72,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

Who can I contact for more information?

If you have questions about SWEEP, please e-mail cdfa.sweeptech@cdfa.ca.gov.

State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Videos

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Closed

The SWEEP Program is not accepting applications.

Application Materials

Priority Population Map Tool 2021 SWEEP Budget Worksheet SWEEP Irrigation Water Savings Calculator SWEEP GHG Calculator

Resources

UC Community Education Specialist Technical Assistance Providers SWEEP flyer 2022 SWEEP Pilot Flyer 2021 SWEEP Public Comments 2021 SWEEP RGA Public Comment Summary Past Solicitations List of Agricultural Management Practices Incentivized by SWEEP Irrigation Technical Resources SWEEP Sub-Advisory Group

Related Grant Opportunities

Healthy Soils Incentives Program Conservation Agriculture Planning Grant Program

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Healthy Soils Incentives Program Dairy Digester Research and Development Program Alternative Manure Management Program Farm to School Incubator Grant Program Urban Agriculture Grant Program

Sweep Videos

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Climate Smart Agriculture: Rossow Farms

Episode 1: SWEEP has had a positive effect on Seth Rossow’s family owned farm, Rossow Farms which is located in Merced, San Joaquin County. (4:06)
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Climate Smart Agriculture: Giacomazzi Farms

Episode 2: SWEEP has had a positive effect on Dino Giacomazzi’s family owned farm, Giacomazzi Farms which is located in Hanford, Kings County. (4:05)
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Climate Smart Agriculture: Tchieng and Thao Farms

Episode 3: SWEEP has had a positive effect on Fong Tchieng’s family owned farm, Tchieng Family Farm and Kong Thao’s family owned farm, Thao Family Farms, both of which are located in Fresno County. (5:00)
Ronald Leimbruber of Leimbgruber Family Farms

Climate Smart Ag - Episode 4: Ronald Leimgruber Farms.

Ronald Leimgruber of Ronald Leimgruber Farms in Holtville, CA, shares results of using a more efficient water monitoring system. (5:00)

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Email: cdfa.sweeptech@cdfa.ca.gov