San Diego
SOILS Program

Grants for conservation work in the County of
San Diego

Farmers and ranchers looking to implement conservation practices in San Diego County are encouraged to apply to the SOILS Program. This pilot grant program is a collaboration between Zero Foodprint and the County of San Diego. Growers in the unincorporated County of San Diego are eligible to apply. Projects with the greatest environmental benefit in their category will be prioritized.

Two grant sizes will be awarded: $20,000 and $30,000. Projects involving a scope of work of 100 acres or more are eligible to apply for a $30k grant, and projects ranging from 1 to 100 acres are eligible to apply for a $20k grant.

Applications are now closed.

  • Hedgerow Planting - CPS 422

    Compost Application - CPS 808

    Cover Crop - CPS 340

    Range Planting - CPS 550

    Tree/Shrub Establishment - CPS 612

    Forage and Biomass Planting - CPS 512

    Nutrient Management - CPS 590

    Prescribed Grazing - CPS 528

    Silvopasture - CPS 381

    Windbreak/Shelterbelt Establishment - CPS 380