This California state grant funds rice conversion projects on highly organic soils in the legal Delta, aimed at stopping subsidence and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Only nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments can apply; farmers themselves cannot, though selected entities will work with farmers. For-profit businesses and small businesses should not bother applying.
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Environment & ConservationLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses | 36 |
| Arts & CultureMatches your industry (cultural) | 32 |
| Education & TrainingLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses | 30 |
| Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (nonprofit) | 29 |
| Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.
Fund rice conversion projects on areas with highly organic soils in the Delta.
Fund rice conversion projects on areas with highly organic soils in the Delta.
The goal of the Rice Incentive Program is to fund rice conversion projects on areas with highly organic soils in the Delta to 1) stop or reverse ongoing subsidence, 2) reduce greenhouse gas emissions, 3) maintain agricultural viability of land below sea level, and 4) provide overwintering habitat for resident and migratory birds. Rice projects should occur only on soils with a high percentage of carbon within the deeply subsided portion of the Delta. The Program is intended to support farmers, including historically underserved farmers, who otherwise cannot convert their fields to rice due to inability to pay or finance high upfront conversion costs. The Program will provide funding to two or three eligible entities that will work with farmers to convert their existing row crops to rice. Eligible entities include Federal, State and local public agencies including special districts and joint powers authorities and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. The selected eligible 2 entities must also provide technical assistance on rice farming, field conversion, and other related practices to enrolled farmers during the program.
Type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount; depends on the applications received Total available: $3,508,642.00 Matching funds: Not Required Funding method: Reimbursement(s) Funding source: State Deadline: 2026-10-30 00:00:00 (Pacific time) Award period: October 30, 2026 Source: California Grants Portal record 191667, published by the State of California.
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
Eligible applicant types: Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government
Geography: The legal Delta.
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