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  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Explore the Coast Overnight

    Open Date
    Jul 6, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1671
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Explore the Coast Overnight Program aims to create more opportunities for all Californians to stay overnight at the coast through the expansion or construction of hotels, motels, hostels, campgrounds, RV campgrounds, cabins, yurts, dorm rooms, and others.

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

    Priority will be given to projects that are on or near the California coast. Projects within 1.5 miles of the coast and/or within the coastal zone are highest priority. Projects farther from the coast can be considered. When projects are located farther than walking distance to the coast, existing and potential transportation options will be evaluated to ensure relatively easy access to the coast to the extent possible. 

    View Full Grant Details: Explore the Coast Overnight>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Coastal Conservancy Grants

    Open Date
    Jul 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1683
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Each year, the Coastal Conservancy issues millions of dollars in grants for projects that restore and protect the California coast, expand public access to it, and enhance its resilience to climate change. We fund a wide variety of projects along the California coast, San Francisco Bay, and in coastal watersheds.

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

    Our jurisdiction runs the length of the California coast and includes the San Francisco Bay Area, the Santa Ana River corridor, and coastal watersheds.  

    View Full Grant Details: Coastal Conservancy Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Proposition 68 Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jul 10, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Tahoe Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Tahoe Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1896
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The principal goal of the Conservancy's Prop 68 grant program is to support purposes set forth in the Conservancy's governing statutes and strategic plan, including stewarding Conservancy lands and protecting Basin communities from wildfire; restoring the resilience of Basin forests and watersheds; providing public access and outdoor recreation for all communities; and fostering Basinwide climate adaptation and sustainable communities.

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

    Lake Tahoe Basin

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 68 Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Science and Lake Improvement Account Program

    Open Date
    Jul 10, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Tahoe Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $350,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Tahoe Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1899
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The principal goal of the Conservancy's Science and Lake Improvement Account program is to support near-shore environmental improvement program activities and projects, particularly projects that manage aquatic invasive species or improve public access to sovereign land in Lake Tahoe.

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

    Lake Tahoe Basin

    View Full Grant Details: Science and Lake Improvement Account Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68

    Open Date
    Jul 14, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $8,700,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2184
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This non-competitive grant program focuses on increasing public access to the Delta through recreation and tourism opportunities, historic and cultural preservation, and environmental education in order to promote a robust Delta economy.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The Conservancy will fund projects within or benefitting the Delta and Suisun Marsh. The Conservancy may fund a project outside the Delta and Suisun Marsh if the Conservancy Board makes all the findings described in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Reform Act of 2009, Section 32360(g).

    View Full Grant Details: Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Coachella Valley Open Space Acquisition Program

    Open Date
    Jul 15, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1920
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Acquire open space to protect wildlife or cultural resources and enhance recreational and educational use of that land.

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

    Within or adjacent to land within the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan territory.

    View Full Grant Details: Coachella Valley Open Space Acquisition Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Coachella Valley Proposition 68 Parks, Conservation Land Access and Climate Change Response Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jul 15, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,700,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1938
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The program makes grants to expand recreational and educational use of conservation lands and improve sustainability in the Coachella Valley.

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

    Within the Conservancy's territorial jurisdiction.

    View Full Grant Details: Coachella Valley Proposition 68 Parks, Conservation Land Access and Climate Change Response Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Qualified Cultivator Funding Opportunity

    Open Date
    Oct 11, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6598
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking high quality grant proposals for eligible applicants to assist qualified cannabis cultivators and enhance CDFW’s mission to manage California’s diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for their use and enjoyment by the public.

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

    Funds will be available for projects statewide. However, if proposed projects are within a Cannabis Priority Watershed, as defined by the State Water Resources Control Board in coordination with CDFW, and/or identified as a priority stream in the California Water Action Plan, they will receive higher scores during the proposal evaluation process.

    View Full Grant Details: Qualified Cultivator Funding Opportunity>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities

    Open Date
    Mar 22, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $20,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-21-901
    Portal ID
    9746
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To provide cost share funding to applicants that apply for and receive one of the following: 

    An award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and meet the requirements of this solicitation, or  
    Follow-on funding from the U.S. DOE to continue research from PON-14-308, GFO-18-902, or this GFO and the proposed project meets the requirements of this solicitation. 

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

    The California Energy Commission is committed to ensuring all Californians have an opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs and services. While it is not required to complete the project within a disadvantaged community, demonstration projects located and benefiting disadvantaged and/or low-income communities will be considered under the scoring criteria for this GFO.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    San Diego River Conservancy Direct Grant Program

    Open Date
    May 10, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    San Diego River Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    San Diego River Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8780
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Funding for this grant program was provided through the Budget Act of 2021-22 for local assistance projects.

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

    San Diego River Watershed and Consortium Watersheds

    View Full Grant Details: San Diego River Conservancy Direct Grant Program>/span>