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Up to $200/acre in rebates

Farm Grants & Funding Guide

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.

SWEEP Status: PAUSED
SWEEP solicitation is currently paused. CDFA is transitioning to a new Prop 4-funded block grant cycle. New solicitations are expected in 2027.

NRCS EQIP is Accepting Applications Now

ACTIVE

While SWEEP is paused, NRCS EQIP offers up to $450,000 per operation. 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.

$450K
Max per operation
Funding varies
Cost share rate
Rolling
Applications accepted

What You Get with Farm Grants

$200/acre rebate

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.

Sensor-driven monitoring

CDFA-eligible measurement and reporting

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

Required criteria met:0 / 4

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

1

Check Eligibility

Verify your operation qualifies for SWEEP funding

5 minutes
2

Gather Documents

Water bills, acreage records, crop information

1-2 hours
3

Calculate Baseline

Document current water usage (we can help)

30 minutes
4

Submit Application

Complete CDFA online portal with supporting docs

2-3 hours
5

Installation & Monitoring

Sensors installed, AI monitoring begins

After approval

How AgWaterAI Helps You Get Funded

  • Pre-application consultation (free)
  • Baseline water usage documentation
  • Sensor installation coordination
  • CDFA-compliant monitoring reports
  • Ongoing AI optimization on your sensor data
  • 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.