{"id":6387,"date":"2014-06-17T09:42:31","date_gmt":"2014-06-17T16:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/?p=6387"},"modified":"2014-06-17T09:42:31","modified_gmt":"2014-06-17T16:42:31","slug":"funding-state-water-efficiency-enhancement-program-news-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/index.php\/2014\/06\/17\/funding-state-water-efficiency-enhancement-program-news-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Funding Available for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program &#8211; News Release"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), authorized by emergency drought legislation (Senate Bill 103).\u00a0 An estimated $10 million in competitive grant funding will be awarded to provide financial assistance to agricultural operations for implementation of water conservation measures that result in increased water efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWater conservation is essential as we work our way through this drought and prepare ourselves for future challenges,\u201d said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. \u201cWe are pleased to offer this grant program for innovative, effective projects.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Applicants must access the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/EnvironmentalStewardship\/WEEP.html\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Application Guidelines<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for detailed information and program requirements. To streamline and expedite the application process, CDFA is partnering with the State Water Resources Control Board, which hosts an online application using the Financial Assistance Application Submittal Tool (FAAST). All applicants must register for a FAAST account at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/faast.waterboards.ca.gov\/\">https:\/\/faast.waterboards.ca.gov<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>Applications must be submitted electronically using FAAST by Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. PST.<\/p>\n<p>CDFA will hold application workshops and one webinar to provide information on program requirements and the FAAST application process (see below). There is no cost to attend the workshops or webinar. Space is limited at each workshop location. Individuals planning to attend should email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:grants@cdfa.ca.gov\">grants@cdfa.ca.gov<\/a>\u00a0with their contact information, number of seats required and workshop location. Upon confirmation of registration further details will be provided.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Modesto \u2013 June 18, 2014<\/strong><br \/>\n1:00 to 3:00 p.m.<br \/>\nStanislaus County Agricultural Center<br \/>\nHarvest Hall, Room G<br \/>\n3800 Cornucopia Way<br \/>\nModesto, CA 95358<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salinas \u2013 June 19, 2014<\/strong><br \/>\n1:00 to 3:00 p.m.<br \/>\nMonterey County Agricultural Center<br \/>\n1428 Abbott St.<br \/>\nSalinas, CA 93901<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ventura \u2013 June 25, 2014<\/strong><br \/>\n1:00 to 3:00 p.m.<br \/>\nCounty of Ventura UC Cooperative Extension<br \/>\n669 County Square Dr.<br \/>\nCalifornia Conference Rooms A &amp; B<br \/>\nVentura, CA 93003<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tulare \u2013 June 26, 2014<\/strong><br \/>\n1:00 to 3:00 p.m.<br \/>\nTulare County Agricultural Commissioner\u2019s Office<br \/>\nAuditorium<br \/>\n4437 S Laspina<br \/>\nTulare, CA 93274<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oroville \u2013 June 30, 2014<br \/>\n<\/strong>1:00 to 3:00 p.m.<br \/>\nButte County Farm Bureau<br \/>\n2580 Feather River Blvd.<br \/>\nOroville CA 95965<\/p>\n<p>Webinar &#8211; July 8, 2014<br \/>\n9:30 to 11:30 a.m.<br \/>\nWebinar Information will be provided upon registration<\/p>\n<p>Prospective applicants may contact CDFA\u2019s Grants Office at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:grants@cdfa.ca.gov\">grants@cdfa.ca.gov<\/a>\u00a0with general program questions.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Brown has called on all Californians to reduce their water use by 20 percent and prevent water waste \u2013 visit\u00a0 SaveOurH2O.org to find out how everyone can do their part, and visit\u00a0 Drought.CA.Gov to learn more about how California is dealing with the effects of the drought.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/egov\/Press_Releases\/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=14-023\">Link to news release<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), authorized by emergency drought legislation (Senate Bill 103).\u00a0 An estimated $10 million in competitive grant funding will be awarded &hellip; 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