Growing Equity
We aim to promote community food sovereignty and health equity through urban agriculture. We awarded a total of $270,000 in 2025 to urban farmers in San Diego County.
About Growing Equity Funding
Growing Equity Funding Goals, Eligibility, Priorities, and Timeline
Learn more about program objectives & more. DownloadResources for 2025 Growing Equity Awardees
Frequently asked questions
FAQ (must request access)
Example invoice template
Invoice template (must request access)
Allowable costs
Equipment inventory record
Complete this form and send to [email protected] with a copy of equipment receipt.
Definition of Equipment (#303(26) of the CDFA Grant Regulations): Tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one year and a per-unit acquisition cost of $10,000 or more. The acquisition cost includes the cost of any necessary accessories and all incidental costs incurred to put the asset into place and ready for its intended use.
Submit a budget change request
Send an email to [email protected] with the following:
- Attach new budget file
- In text of email:
- What are you changing and why?
- Do the changes impact your workplan deliverables? Y/N
- Are the changes within the allowable costs? Y/N
Communications
Information Session Recording: Jan 2025
Request for Application Announcement: Feb 2025
Application Assistance 1: Feb 2025
Application Assistance 2: Mar 2025
Application Final Reminder: Mar 2025
Award Announcement: June 2025
Let's Make an Even Bigger Impact!
We’re fundraising to offer funding for a 2026 cohort of urban farmers participating in Growing Equity. All gifts are tax deductible and will directly support urban farms and gardens in San Diego County.
Funding Statement
Growing Equity 2025 is funded by the California Department of Food & Agriculture’s Urban Agriculture Program, with a contribution from San Diego Foundation. Participant eligibility and priorities are set by CDFA’s Urban Agriculture Grant Program.