Apply for an ARI Grant

FARMERS, RANCHERS, AG PROPERTY OWNERS:

The County of Santa Clara is now accepting applications to the Agricultural Resilience Incentive (ARI) Grant Program for up to $30,000 in grant funding for compost and mulch application, and 25 other pre-approved practices that improve soil health.

Healthy agricultural soils help to hit the brakes on climate change by pulling carbon out of the air. The County of Santa Clara will compensate farmers and ranchers for providing this public service through the ARI grant program.

>> Application deadline: May 1^st <<

• Simple 2-page application form
• Choose between 27 pre-approved practices
• Reverse auction: name your own price
• Funding is upfront, not a reimbursement
• No acreage minimum or maximum
• Free technical assistance from UC Cooperative Extension