About the Program
The Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program supports regional efforts to strategically repurpose agricultural land to reduce reliance on groundwater while providing community health, economic wellbeing, water supply, habitat, and climate benefits. Examples of multibenefit agricultural land repurposing can be found in the Awarded Projects section.
How it works
The program awards block grants to groundwater sustainability agencies and partners working with groundwater sustainability agencies, who then coordinate the development of land repurposing strategies at the local and regional level to meet their communities’ unique needs. Regional block grantees also support the development and implementation of land repurposing projects that meet the objectives of their land repurposing plan.
To date, the program has awarded $81.5 million to 8 block grantees, one tribal grantee, and a Statewide Support Entity.
