The Water Storage and Conservation Grant Program provides funding to state-licensed cannabis cultivators to install water storage and implement water conservation measures–an important step in the transition to an annual state license.
Donor Name: County of Humboldt
State: California
County: Humboldt County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/02/2022
Size of the Grant: up to $60,000
Details:
The Program is funded by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC)’s Environmental Compliance and Equity Fund.
The purpose of the grant is to fund installation of water storage and water conservation equipment. Eligible projects include:
- Water tanks
- Plumbing
- Drip irrigation systems
- Water metering devices
- Soil moisture sensors
- Mulch
- Bioswales
- Ponds
- Pond equipment
- Other expenses if water storage and/or water conservation benefits are clearly documented Permitting fees for any of the above-listed items.
Funding Information
Water Storage Program applicants may qualify to apply for up to $60,000 per parcel.
Eligibility Criteria
All of the following criteria must be met:
- The applicant holds both of the following –
- A valid License for cultivation from the DCC; and
- A valid Permit or Interim Permit for cultivation from the Humboldt County Planning and Building Department
- All Humboldt County Cultivation taxes and permitting invoices are current
- The proposed water storage infrastructure
- Has not yet been purchased; or
- Was purchased no earlier than January 22, 2022
- No trees are removed for the project.
Project Eligibility
- Funds will be awarded for projects that increase rainwater catchment, forbearance, and water conservation.
- Funds can be used for purchase and/or installation of water storage and/or water conservation equipment including but not limited to water tanks, plumbing, drip irrigation systems, water metering devices, soil water sensors, mulch, bioswale installation, ponds, and pond equipment. Other project related fees and expenses may also be included if water storage and/or water conservation benefits are documented.
- Funds may be applied toward permitting fees associated with eligible water storage and conservation projects.
For more information, visit County of Humboldt.
