About SALC
The Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) Program fights climate change by protecting our productive farmlands and encouraging compact transit-oriented communities.
Previous Awards
Learn about SALC awards. Contact us to access previous awarded projects.
Previous Guidelines
Find guideline resources from previous funding rounds.
Round 11 Guidelines Timeline
Dates are subject to change. Find materials on the California Department of Conservation webpage.
Round 11, Cycle A:
- Rolling Submittals
Acquisition Phase 1 Pre-proposals
- Dec. 1, 2025
Acquisition Phase 2 Pre-proposals due (submittal contingent on Phase 1 approval)
- Jan. 15, 2026
Planning Pre-proposals due
- Jan. 15, 2026
Acquisition Applications due (submittal contingent on Phase 2 approval)
- April 2026
Project awards
Round 11, Cycle B:
- Rolling Submittals
Acquisition Phase 1 Pre-proposals
- May 14, 2026
Acquisition Phase 2 Pre-proposals due (submittal contingent on Phase 1 approval)
- June 17, 2026
Planning Applications due
- June 17, 2026
Acquisition Applications due (submittal contingent on Phase 2 approval)
- October 2026
Project awards
The SALC Program protects at-risk agricultural lands from sprawl development in order to promote growth within existing jurisdictions, ensure open space remains available, and support a healthy agricultural economy. The California Department of Conservation is SGC’s implementation partner for the program. SALC is part of California Climate Investments, which uses billions of Cap-and-Invest dollars to fund projects that reduce harmful emissions, protect public health, strengthen local economies, and support natural environments. With a strong focus on communities most impacted by pollution and limited access to resources, California Climate Investments helps build a more equitable and sustainable future. For more information about these investments, visit caclimatenvestments.ca.gov

