SALC Guidelines

​​​​​​​​​​​​SALC Draft Guidelines and Documents​​​​

 July 24, 2024 - The California Strategic Growth Council and the Department of Conservation (DOC) are pleased to announce the release of the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Draft Guidelines.  DOC will host two workshops to share program information and to solicit public input. Draft guidelines will be available for public comment through August 29, 2024.

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LC Draft Guidelines and Grant Agreements

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Acquisition Grant Sample Documents and Supporting Materials

Evaluation Criteria for Providing Benefits To Priority Populations​

B​elow are links to the Priority Populations Evaluation Criteria for each of the SALC grant types. California Climate Investments are required to meet minimum levels of investments to projects that benefit residents of disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households, collectively referred to as “priority populations.” If you are interested in applying for a grant and claiming priority benefits, you will need to complete the appropriate table. Please reach out to salcp@conservation.ca.gov​ with any questions or for technical assistance. 

Prior Rounds Guidelines

Follow this link for prior year guidelines and documents.

Questions? Email us: salcp@conservation.ca.gov