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  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up and Abatement Grant Program FR85

    Open Date
    Oct 9, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    FR85
    Portal ID
    81284
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Farm & Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up & Abatement Grant program offers financial support to address the cleanup & prevention of illegal dumping on properties designated for agricultural purposes, as defined in California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section 17991(d). Each FY, there are 4 application cycles, & this is the third one. CalRecycle administers this program in accordance with Section 48100 of the Public Resources Code.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Sites must be located on 'Farm and Ranch' property, defined in CCR Section 17991(d) as range or agricultural land used for activities such as, but not limited to, commercial livestock/crop production (various). The site need not have active sales or production, but shall be appropriately zoned/otherwise authorized for agricultural activities. Appurtenant easements or right-of-ways such as, but not limited to, public roads and utilities included.

    View Full Grant Details: Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up and Abatement Grant Program FR85>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Technical Assistance Grant (TAG)

    Open Date
    Jan 15, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Toxic Substances Control
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $40,000 – $150,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Toxic Substances Control
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    66024
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    DTSC’s Cleanup in Vulnerable Communities Initiative Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) will provide approximately $1.5 million in grant funding to California community organizations to engage in the cleanup process of contaminated properties in their communities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Site is in the State of California

    View Full Grant Details: Technical Assistance Grant (TAG)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP): Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration

    Open Date
    Oct 14, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Air Resources Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $38,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Air Resources Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    80660
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This solicitation for the F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP) is focused on incentivizing ultra-low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant technologies in the commercial and industrial sectors.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    This solicitation is for California industrial and commercial refrigeration facilities. Facilities located in disadvantaged and low-income communities (collectively referred to as priority communities) and independent facilities will be prioritized for funding through increased incentive awards, outreach, and application and technical assistance. 

    View Full Grant Details: F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP): Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Proposition 68 – Water Recycling

    Open Date
    Jun 6, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    30929
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the funding is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the construction of water recycling projects that promote the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater in order to augment fresh water supplies in California.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    All community types are eligible for funding. This includes small and large communities, non-disadvantaged, disadvantaged, and severely disadvantaged communities.

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 68 – Water Recycling>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Proposition 1 – Water Recycling

    Open Date
    Jun 6, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,602,466
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    30926
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The purpose of the funding is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the construction of water recycling projects that promote the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater in order to augment fresh water supplies in California.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    All community types are eligible for funding. This includes small and large communities, non-disadvantaged, disadvantaged, and severely disadvantaged communities.

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 1 – Water Recycling>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program

    Open Date
    Dec 22, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Toxic Substances Control
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $157,500
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Toxic Substances Control
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6325
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program purpose is to help facilitate assessing and cleaning up contaminated sites by granting funds to nonprofits, tribal entitles, and local governments.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Site must be in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Cleanup Loans and Environmental Assistance to Neighborhoods (CLEAN) Program

    Open Date
    Jul 14, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Toxic Substances Control
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $3,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Toxic Substances Control
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1614
    Opportunity Type
    • Loan
    Purpose

    Department of Toxic Substances Control's (DTSC) CLEAN Program helps developers, businesses, schools, and local governments accelerate the pace of assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment at abandoned and underutilized urban brownfield sites in California.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Urban properties only. Per Health and Safety Code §§ 78168, 80200-80280, 80350 and 80355, eligible properties include brownfields or underutilized properties in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Cleanup Loans and Environmental Assistance to Neighborhoods (CLEAN) Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Grant

    Open Date
    Jun 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $70,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1131
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    RUST grants may be used to finance up to 100 percent of the costs necessary to upgrade, remove, or replace UST project tanks to comply with the requirements of Health and Safety Code sections 25284.1, 25292.05, 25292.4, 25292.5, or 41954.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies

    The grant applicant’s principal office and its officers must be domiciled in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Loan

    Open Date
    Jun 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1128
    Opportunity Type
    • Loan
    Purpose

    RUST loans may be used to finance up to 100 percent of the costs necessary to upgrade, remove or replace project tanks, including corrective actions, to meet applicable local state, or federal standards, including, but not limited to, any design, construction, monitoring, operation, or maintenance requirements adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 25284.1, 25292.05, 25292.4, or 41954.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies

    The grant applicant’s principal office and its officers must be domiciled in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Loan>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Planning

    Open Date
    Jun 7, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $10,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $250,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1044
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWRSF) program assists public water systems in financing the cost of drinking water infrastructure projects needed to achieve or maintain compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements and support to human right to water.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Planning>/span>