Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)

What does it fund?

Technical assistance in the form of hands-on application assistance to farmers and ranchers participating in the Healthy Soils Program, the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, and the Alternative Manure Management Program.

Who is eligible for funds?

Resource conservation districts, the University of California Cooperative Extension, and nonprofits.

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?

Technical assistance providers provide free technical support and must prioritize assistance to projects that provide benefits to priority populations.

How do I access funds?

Apply through a statewide competitive process.

Funding timeline

No additional funds are available at this time.

Project Profiles

Read stories of projects funded by this program.

Additional Opportunities for Technical Assistance

The California Strategic Growth Council’s Technical Assistance Program provides additional support for communities in applying to the California Climate Investments funding programs including application assistance, partnership development, and capacity building activities.

Cumulative Statistics

As of November 30, 2023

$6.0 million allocated

$6.0 million implemented

$3.7 million benefiting priority populations

This program does not have a quantified GHG emission benefit.

74 projects implemented

2023 Achievements

Reporting period:
Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2023

$1.0 million implemented

$1 million benefiting priority populations

15% benefiting disadvantaged communities

37% benefiting low-income communities and low-income households

Other Expected Benefits

733 applicants assisted