Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Supporting agricultural conservation, economic growth, and sustainable development

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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:

  1. Rolling Submittals

    Acquisition Phase 1 Pre-proposals

  2. Dec. 1, 2025

    Acquisition Phase 2 Pre-proposals due (submittal contingent on Phase 1 approval)

  3. Jan. 15, 2026

    Planning Pre-proposals due

  4. Jan. 15, 2026

    Acquisition Applications due (submittal contingent on Phase 2 approval)

  5. April 2026​
    Project awards

Round 11, Cycle B:

  1. Rolling Submittals

    Acquisition Phase 1 Pre-proposals

  2. May 14, 2026

    Acquisition Phase 2 Pre-proposals due (submittal contingent on Phase 1 approval)

  3. June 17, 2026

    ​Planning Applications due

  4. June 17, 2026

    Acquisition Applications due (submittal contingent on Phase 2 approval)

  5. 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

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