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FARMER — Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions

FARMER — Agricultural Equipment Replacement Grants (Air Districts)

Supports agricultural equipment replacement grants via California local air districts.

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The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) program, administered by the California Air Resources Board through local air districts, provides grants to replace older agricultural equipment with cleaner alternatives. The program is funded through California's Cap-and-Trade proceeds via the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, with annual appropriations historically in t

Funds replacement of older agricultural equipment — including tractors, harvesters, trucks, and pump engines — for California farming operations through local air district grants.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: ww2.arb.ca.gov