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.
What's new in SWEEP?
SWEEP anticipates opening the grant application period for direct-to-farmer grants in November 2023. You can find the draft Request for Grant Applications here. CDFA will not be conducting a formal public comment period. You can, however, reach out to program staff at cdfa.sweeptech@cdfa.ca.gov with your feedback in written form, or request a meeting.
For information regarding the SWEEP Block Grant Pilot Program, please visit the link below.
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.
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Email: cdfa.sweeptech@cdfa.ca.gov