2017 Joint Request for Proposals

California Department of Water Resources & California Department of Food and Agriculture

Part II

Attachment A – Agricultural Operation’s Application Questionnaire


Section I: General Information
Basic information about the applicant and proposed on-farm project
A.1 / Applicant Organization:
Legal business name of Agriculture Operation that will be the lead applicant for thisproject.
A.2 / Project Title:
Insert a title that is clear, concise, and descriptive of the project.
A.3 / Project Description:
Briefly summarize proposed project including all project components and crop type.
A.4 / Project Budget:
Funds requested and anticipated matching funds

Section II: Previously Funded SWEEP Project

Check the appropriate box and provide the requested information
A.5 / Has your agriculture operation received a previously funded SWEEP project?
Yes
No
If yes, provide the SWEEP Agreement Number(s) and corresponding Assessor’s Parcel Number(s) of where each of the project(s) were implemented.
Section III: Project Location
Provide a response for each question below
A.6 / Indicate the total farm size (acres) of the applicant’s agricultural operation
A.7 / Indicate property location(s) of where the project will be implemented. Address the following:
  1. Assessor’s Parcel Number(s)
  2. Address or Nearest Cross Streets
  3. City, Zip Code
  4. County
  5. List current crop(s) and corresponding acreage impacted

A.8 / Indicate if the property location(s) current water source is surface water (i.e., water delivered to the property) or groundwater pumped from on-farm wells.
Section IV: Current Water Use System and Practice
The questions in Section IV apply to the current irrigation and/or distribution system. The purpose of this section is to understand an applicant’s current water use and greenhouse gas emissions.
A.9 / Description of current water use system
Describe in detail the current water use system and associated energy sources. At a minimum, applicants should address the current crop, irrigation system type (e.g. flood irrigation, sprinkler, drip etc.), fuel source(s) and water source(s).
A.10 / Is current water use measured either on farm or by the water supplier (e.g., with a flow meter)?
Yes
No
If yes, provide an explanation on how applied water is currently measured.
A.11 / Baseline water use
  1. Indicate baseline water use per acre (acre inches/year/acre). Refer to Part II Appendix 1 of the Request for Grant Applications for assistance in calculating baseline water use.
  1. Provide a detailed explanation of the methodologies used to calculate baseline water use.
  1. Explain in detail how the baseline water value calculated is supported by the on-farm water use documentation attached to the application.
  1. Are flow meter logs or other types of water use records or logs attached? If yes, explain how those logs were maintained and how data was collected on-farm.

A.12 / Baseline energy use
  1. Explain in detail how the baseline energy documentation that is attached relates to current water use system. Describe the various on-farm pumps and how those pumps were used to irrigate in the prior growing season.

Section V: Proposed Water Use System and Practice
The questions in Section V apply to the proposed water use system on the property. The purpose of this section is to estimate the potential gains in water and energy efficiencies and the associated decrease in greenhouse gas emissions.
A.13 / Description of proposed water use system
Explain in detail the proposed water use system and associated energy sources. At a minimum, applicants should address the proposed crop, irrigation type, irrigation water management practices, fuel source(s) and water source(s). Applicants should also explain how the proposed project will eliminate the need for on-farm groundwater pumping for irrigation. Note: All applicants must utilize surface water supplies following project implementation to be eligible for funding.
A.14 / Water use after project implementation
  1. Indicate the estimated water usage of proposed project (acre inches/year/acre).
  1. Provide a detailed explanation of the methodologies used to calculate projected water use.
  1. Provide a detailed explanation of how the proposed project will measure applied water after project implementation.

A.15 / Estimation of potential water savings from proposed project
Indicate the estimated water savings (acre inches/year/acre). Water savings = baseline water use – estimated water use after project implementation

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