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SWEEP Block Grant Pilot Program

CDFA accepted public comment on a draft Request for Grant Applications for the SWEEP Block Grant Pilot in November 2022. Through the block grant pilot program, qualified organizations across the state will be eligible to apply for state funding and then disburse funds to eligible farmers/ranchers or agricultural operations for on-farm irrigation projects. Additionally, awarded organizations would provide technical assistance to implement on-farm projects or will partner with technical assistance providers to provide this support. The draft Request for Grant Applications is linked below.

CDFA held a public workshop on November 29, 2022, at 2:30 pm Pacific Time to answer questions on the draft Request for Grant Applications.

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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

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Resources

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

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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