Napa RCD and CDFA are hosting free virtual workshops to assist farmers with CDFA SWEEP and HSA grant applications. Register for each workshop individually.
CDFA will award at least 25% of funds to priority populations and socially disadvantaged farmers as defined on their website.
You may also request one-on-one, start-to-finish grant assistance from Napa RCD and Napa Green staff below
SWEEP: Tuesday, Nov 16 • 9-11am • Virtual
Learn how to apply for SWEEP grant funding to implement irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gases and save water on agricultural operations. Topics covered will include:
- Soil Moisture Monitoring
- Drip Systems
- Low Pressure Irrigation Systems
- Pump Retrofits
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Installation of Renewable Energy to Reduce On-Farm Water Use and Energy
REGISTER for the SWEEP Workshop HERE
SWEEP Grant Guidelines:
www.CDFA.ca.gov/oefi/SWEEP
Healthy Soils Program: Nov 18, Dec 16, & Jan 20 • 9-10am • Virtual
Attend one of these three workshops to learn how to apply for HSP grant funding to implement agricultural practices that improve soil health, enhance pollinator habitat, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and store carbon. Topics covered will include:
- Mulching
- Compost
- Cover Crops
- Reduced Tillage
- Range, Riparian, Herbaceous & Woody Plantings
- Hedgerows
- Filter Strips
- Whole Orchard Recycling
- More
HSP Grant Guidelines:
www.CDFA.ca.gov/oefi/healthysoils
REGISTER for one of the HSP Workshops provided by CDFA HERE
Napa RCD is partnering with Napa Green to offer One-on-One Assistance:
| SWEEP Assistance | Healthy Soils Program Assistance |
| Schedule with Miguel | Schedule with Ruby |
| Schedule with Ben | Schedule with Ben |