SWEEP Applications Open and
Ventura County Workshop
Announced!
California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency & Enhancement Program (SWEEP), a competitive grant program that provides funding to farmers and ranchers to invest in irrigation water and energy efficiency. Agricultural operations can apply for up to $100,000 for projects that involve improvements to irrigation systems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save water. Projects funded through SWEEP commonly include elements such as soil, plant or weather sensors; micro-irrigation systems; pump retrofits or replacements; renewable energy; and variable frequency drives – among others.
Applications are due Monday, December 16th at 5PM PST.
For more information about SWEEP and where to start your application click here:
SWEEP Applications Open and Ventura County Workshop Announced!
California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency & Enhancement Program (SWEEP), a competitive grant program that provides funding to farmers and ranchers to invest in irrigation water and energy efficiency. Agricultural operations can apply for up to $100,000 for projects that involve improvements to irrigation systems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save water. Projects funded through SWEEP commonly include elements such as soil, plant or weather sensors; micro-irrigation systems; pump retrofits or replacements; renewable energy; and variable frequency drives – among others.
Applications are due Monday, December 16th at 5PM PST.
For more information about SWEEP and where to start your application click here: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/sweep/
To review the application request click here: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/sweep/docs/2019_SWEEP_RGA.pdf
Technical assistance provided: Contact Alli Rowe amrowe@ucanr.edu for assistance on Ventura County SWEEP applications
Outside of Ventura County? Find your local TA provider here: http://ciwr.ucanr.edu/Programs/ClimateSmartAg/TechnicalAssistanceProviders/
Ventura County Workshop:
UC Cooperative Extension Ventura County will be hosting a workshop where you can learn more about the SWEEP application process, find out where you can get technical assistance, and learn how to apply for the grant. Please see flyer attached for more details.
Where: UC Cooperative Extension Ventura County, 669 County Square Dr. Suite #100, Ventura, CA
When: Monday, November 4 2PM – 4PM
Registration is free, reserve your space here: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=28554
To review the application request click here: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/sweep/docs/2019_SWEEP_RGA.pdf
Technical assistance provided: Contact Alli Rowe amrowe@ucanr.edu for assistance on Ventura County SWEEP applications
Outside of Ventura County? Find your local TA provider here: http://ciwr.ucanr.edu/Programs/ClimateSmartAg/TechnicalAssistanceProviders/
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