Farm Grants & Funding Guide
EQIP offers up to $450K at 75-90% cost share (active now). SWEEP covers up to 75% of irrigation upgrades (paused until ~2027). We'll help you apply to both and provide the sensor-based monitoring required.
NRCS EQIP is Accepting Applications Now
ACTIVEWhile SWEEP is paused, NRCS EQIP offers up to $450,000 per operation with 75-90% cost share for irrigation efficiency upgrades. Practice 449 (Irrigation Water Management) covers the same soil moisture sensors and monitoring systems as SWEEP.
What You Get with Farm Grants
$200/acre rebate
Up to 75% of eligible costs covered
10-20% water savings
CDFA verified reduction factor
GHG reduction credits
0.16 MTCO2e per acre annually
SGMA compliance proof
Sensor data for GSA reporting
Quick Eligibility Check
Check the boxes that apply to your operation
Complete all required criteria to check your eligibility. Not sure about something? Talk to us.
5 Steps to Get Your Farm Grant
We guide you through the entire process
Check Eligibility
Verify your operation qualifies for SWEEP funding
Gather Documents
Water bills, acreage records, crop information
Calculate Baseline
Document current water usage (we can help)
Submit Application
Complete CDFA online portal with supporting docs
Installation & Monitoring
Sensors installed, AI monitoring begins
How AgWaterAI Helps You Get Funded
- Pre-application consultation (free)
- Baseline water usage documentation
- Sensor installation coordination
- CDFA-compliant monitoring reports
- Ongoing AI optimization (10-20% savings)
- GSA/SGMA reporting included
Ready to Apply?
Schedule a free 30-minute call. We'll review your operation and tell you exactly what you need to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Don't Leave Money on the Table
EQIP is accepting applications now (up to $450K). Get your SWEEP materials ready too so you are first in line when the next solicitation opens.