Agricultural Project Application

Are you interested in funding for stewardship practices on a ranch, farm or dairy in Marin County?

Apply Here

This is an ongoing application for Marin County producers to apply anytime for projects on their land.

We currently do not have funding available for projects and will announce when more is secured.

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Pre-construction project example: An eroding streambank on a ranch is negatively impacting water quality. 
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Post-construction example: Streambank erosion repaired with earthwork (changing the slope of the bank) and vegetation (native plants to stabilize the bank soil).

Marin Resource Conservation District stands ready to serve as your partner in land stewardship. We are a non-regulatory agency that provides confidential technical assistance. We offer the following: 

 

Conservation Planning

Guidance in soil health, monitoring, and the co-creation of essential plans such as:

       Carbon Farm Plans

       Soil Health Management Plans

       Grazing Management Plans

 

Technical Assistance & Implementation 

Design, permitting and construction management for projects that improve water quality and climate resilience. 

Financial assistance is available for project implementation. Many projects do not require landowner cost share.

Learn more about past projects and what practices qualify in the application portal. 

 

 

Marin RCD receives several types of funding for specific projects, and based on your interest we can match you with the current available funding. This Fall/Winter 2025/26 round of projects  is funded by one or more of the following:

 

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USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Marching funds for soil health practices

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Marin County Parks Measure A

Matching funds for sustainable agriculture stewardship projects

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California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)

Install management practices to improve water quality in the Tomales Bay and Estero de San Antonio watersheds

Examples of Past Projects

Image shows a "Before" and "After" of a stream restoration project in a landscape, highlighting improvements made in 1996.
The image shows a before-and-after comparison of a grade stabilization structure, highlighting improvements made in 2002.
Image shows a before-and-after comparison of a grade stabilization structure, highlighting environmental restoration efforts in California.
Image shows a before-and-after comparison of a Water & Sediment Control Basin, highlighting improvements made in 1996.
The image shows a streambank restoration project featuring "before" and "after" pictures of the area, highlighting improvements made in 2002.
The image shows a "Lined Waterway" project with before and after photos showcasing ecological restoration efforts in 1999.
Image shows a "Before" and "After" of a stream restoration project in a landscape, highlighting improvements made in 1996.
The image shows a before-and-after comparison of a grade stabilization structure, highlighting improvements made in 2002.
Image shows a before-and-after comparison of a grade stabilization structure, highlighting environmental restoration efforts in California.
Image shows a before-and-after comparison of a Water & Sediment Control Basin, highlighting improvements made in 1996.
The image shows a streambank restoration project featuring "before" and "after" pictures of the area, highlighting improvements made in 2002.
The image shows a "Lined Waterway" project with before and after photos showcasing ecological restoration efforts in 1999.

 

Have questions?

Prefer to apply over the phone?

Reach out to us to schedule a visit on your farm or ranch to learn how we can help.

Contact Sarah Skinker, Carbon Farming Program Manager

(415) 780-2854

sarahs@marinrcd.org

Division 9 of the CA Public Resources Code gives Resource Conservation Districts authority to oversee and manage countywide or regional natural resource conservation projects on both public and private lands.