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 1st <<
- 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
To apply for an ARI Grant, please review the ARI Guide and download and fill out the project application form:
ARI Grant Q&A Video
Questions?
E-mail: Michael Meehan
Call: 408.517.5805