Get Your Farm Grant-Ready

Your step-by-step guide to SWEEP and EQIP funding.

Find out how much SWEEP and EQIP funding your farm qualifies for, and get a complete application draft in minutes.

Current Grant Windows

EQIP

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (NRCS)ACCEPTING NOW

Practice 449 is a CA High Priority Practice covering sensors + monitoring, with rolling intake through your local NRCS office. Eligible producers may qualify for substantial cost-share; amount, eligibility and payment timing vary, and grant funding is never guaranteed.

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SWEEP

State Water Efficiency & Enhancement ProgramPAUSED

Solicitation paused. CDFA is transitioning to Prop 4-funded block grant cycle. New rounds expected ~2027. Build your application now so you are first in line.

SGMA

GSA Compliance GrantsVaries by GSA

Many GSAs offer rebates for monitoring equipment. Check with your local Groundwater Sustainability Agency.

What you'll get:

Instant eligibility estimate

See potential funding from SWEEP, EQIP, and LandFlex

Water & GHG calculations

Reviewer-ready numbers based on your farm data

Complete application draft

Professional narrative ready for submission

Takes about 5 minutes

Answer a few questions about your operation

Cost-share may be available for sensors and monitoring

EQIP is accepting applications now for Practice 449. Applications go into the next CA ranking batch. SWEEP is paused until late 2026/2027. Eligible producers may qualify for substantial cost-share; amount, eligibility and payment timing vary, and grant funding is never guaranteed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SWEEP grant program?▼

SWEEP and EQIP cost-share can cover part of the sensor cost, and we file with you. Eligibility, award size and payment timing vary, and funding is never guaranteed.

Can SWEEP grants pay for irrigation AI?▼

SWEEP and EQIP cost-share can cover part of the sensor cost, and we file with you. Eligibility, award size and payment timing vary, and funding is never guaranteed.

What is the EQIP grant program for farmers?▼

EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program) is a federal NRCS program offering up to $450,000 for agricultural conservation practices. Practice 449 (Irrigation Water Management) covers soil moisture sensors, flow meters, and monitoring systems. EQIP has rolling intake, so farmers can apply year-round through their local NRCS office.

How do I apply for a SWEEP grant in California?▼

SWEEP direct applications are currently paused (as of 2024). CDFA transitioned to a Block Grant Recipient (BGR) model. When the next Prop 4-funded solicitation opens (expected ~2027), farmers will apply through their local BGR. AgWaterAI helps farmers prepare application materials in advance so they are ready to submit when the next round opens. In the meantime, EQIP Practice 449 covers the same irrigation efficiency upgrades and is accepting applications now.

What score do I need to get a SWEEP grant?▼

SWEEP applications are scored on water savings (up to 40 points), GHG reduction (up to 40 points), and project readiness (up to 20 points). Applications scoring above 60/100 are competitive. Farms in critically overdrafted basins with diesel-to-electric pump conversions and soil moisture monitoring systems score highest.

Can I apply for both SWEEP and EQIP grants?▼

SWEEP and EQIP cost-share can cover part of the sensor cost, and we file with you. Eligibility, award size and payment timing vary, and funding is never guaranteed.

What documents do I need for a SWEEP grant application?▼

SWEEP applications require: (1) 12 months of energy bills for baseline, (2) Pump efficiency test less than 36 months old, (3) Vendor quotes for proposed equipment, (4) Technical assistance letter from equipment provider, (5) Farm operation details including acreage, crops, and water source. AgWaterAI's grant wizard generates vendor quotes and tech letters automatically.

How much grant funding can California farmers get for irrigation upgrades?▼

SWEEP and EQIP cost-share can cover part of the sensor cost, and we file with you. Eligibility, award size and payment timing vary, and funding is never guaranteed.