1. CDFA Home
2. OEFI
3. State Water Efficiency & Enhancement Program

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.

The SWEEP Pilot Program is currently accepting applications from September 13, 2022 - November 8, 2022.

The SWEEP Pilot Program for the southern desert will disperse up to $2 million to California agricultural operations investing in irrigation systems that save water and do not result in an increase in GHG emissions. For this purpose of this solicitation the southern desert region is defined as Imperial County and Riverside County, east of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains (Figure 1).

Application Materials:

• SWEEP Pilot Request for Grant Applications (RGA)
• SWEEP Pilot Budget Worksheet
• SWEEP Irrigation Water Savings Calculator
• SWEEP Pilot Technical Assistance Providers

CDFA Informational Webinar:

• SWEEP Pilot Informational Webinar

Frequently Asked Questions can be referenced below. Review the FAQ document before submitting questions to CDFA. SWEEP Pilot questions can be submitted to cdfa.sweeptech@cdfa.ca.gov before October 10, 2022 at 5pm PT. Questions will be standardized and answered in an updated FAQ document that will be released October 17, 2022.

• Pilot Frequently Asked Questions

 SWEEP Pilot Application

Past 2021 SWEEP Awarded Projects

Awarded Projects List

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

Loading...

Loading...