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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Cannabis Restoration Grant Program, Watershed Remediation and Enhancement

    Open Date
    Apr 9, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5452
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking high quality grant proposals for the cleanup and remediation of environmental damage in watersheds affected by cannabis cultivation on qualified government lands, which may include lands owned by eligible entities, or proposals that support the enhancement of watersheds and/or communities where cannabis cultivation occurs.

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

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Cannabis Restoration Grant Program, Watershed Remediation and Enhancement>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Lower American River Conservancy Program 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice

    Open Date
    Apr 1, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5845
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Proposals that result in enduring benefits to the lower American River Parkway are encouraged. The primary focus is on implementation projects and land acquisitions that improve the quality of water that flows into and within the American River Parkway and projects that restore or enhance fish and wildlife habitat and other natural resources. Projects located in the Woodlake and Cal Expo plan areas will also be prioritized. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects must be located within or adjacent to the Lower American River Parkway (Parkway) which is between Hazel Avenue and the confluence of the American River with the Sacramento River.  Additionally, Proposition 68 requires that at least 20 percent of the chapter funds available be allocated for projects serving severely disadvantaged communities. 

    Projects located within the Cal Expo and Woodlake plan areas will be prioritized.

    View Full Grant Details: Lower American River Conservancy Program 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Fire Prevention Grants

    Open Date
    Mar 10, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $123,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5572
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    N/A

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Fire Prevention Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CAL FIRE Forest Health Grants

    Open Date
    Mar 15, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $170,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $850,000 – $5,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    996
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Forest Health Program awards funding to landscape-scale land management projects that achieve the following objectives: Restore forest health & resilience to California’s forests. Promote long-term storage of carbon in forest trees & soils. Minimize the loss of forest carbon from high severity wildfires. Further California's climate change mitigation & adaptation goals. 

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

    To be eligible for funding under CAL FIRE's Forest Health Grant Program, projects must: focus on large, landscape-scale forestlands composed of one or more landowners, which may cover multiple jurisdictions. Large landscapes usually mean sub-watersheds, firesheds, or larger logical management units. 

    View Full Grant Details: CAL FIRE Forest Health Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CAL FIRE Forest Health Research Program (FY 2020-21 & FY2021-22)

    Open Date
    Mar 10, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5290
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The intent of CAL FIRE's Forest Health Research Program is to fund scientific research that expands our knowledge in topics related to forest health and wildland fire.  The outcomes of these projects will support agencies, organizations, landowners, and policy makers, while furthering the goals of the California Forest and Wildfire Resilience Action Plan and California Climate Investments.

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

    Projects must be focused on and relevant to California forests and other ecosystems and their management. A significant portion of the geographic area proposed for study must be contained within California and may include adjacent lands contiguous and representative of California sites. Any sites external to California and discontinuous to study areas within the state require justification. Study areas may not be located outside the United States

    View Full Grant Details: CAL FIRE Forest Health Research Program (FY 2020-21 & FY2021-22)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-20-607 – Second Block Grant for Light-Duty Electric Vehicle Charger Incentive Projects

    Open Date
    Apr 6, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $500,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-20-607
    Portal ID
    5875
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This is a competitive grant solicitation. The CEC’s Clean Transportation Program (formerly known as the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program) is seeking block grant implementer(s) to design and implement up to $500 million or more in grant funds for various light-duty electric vehicle (EV) charger incentive projects throughout California.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: GFO-20-607 – Second Block Grant for Light-Duty Electric Vehicle Charger Incentive Projects>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021 Natural Community Conservation Planning (NCCP) Local Assistance Grant Program

    Open Date
    May 17, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,576,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4948
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant (NCCP LAG) Program was created to assist local public and non-profit entities in the implementation of Natural Community Conservation Plans (NCCPs) throughout California. CDFW offers NCCP LAGs to eligible Applicants on an annual basis for the highest priority tasks needed to implement NCCPs.

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

    Proposals must address the highest priority tasks associated with the implementation of approved NCCPs or NCCPs that are likely to be approved within 12 months.

    View Full Grant Details: 2021 Natural Community Conservation Planning (NCCP) Local Assistance Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Public Access Program 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice

    Open Date
    May 27, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6127
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Wildlife Conservation Board’s Public Access Program’s projects should focus on creating meaningful outdoor experiences for all Californians. Projects should provide public benefits, leverage funding to produce the greatest benefit, and provide access to natural and wild areas.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Proposition 68 requires that at least 20 percent of the chapter funds available be allocated for projects serving severely disadvantaged communities. Projects that directly benefit a severely disadvantaged community and/or are located within a severely disadvantaged community will score more points through the “Serving Disadvantaged Communities” proposal evaluation criterion.

    View Full Grant Details: Public Access Program 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CalConserve Water Use Efficiency Loan Program

    Open Date
    Jul 15, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $7,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2076
    Opportunity Type
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The CalConserve Water Use Efficiency Revolving Fund is intended to be a sustainable funding source for water use efficiency projects by establishing a loan program to local agencies for specific types of water conservation and water use efficiency projects and programs to achieve urban water use targets, specifically water use efficiency upgrades and fixing expensive and difficult to repair customer leaks. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects throughout California are eligible for funding.

    View Full Grant Details: CalConserve Water Use Efficiency Loan Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY20

    Open Date
    Dec 11, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $540,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4696
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways.

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

    California waterways

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY20>/span>