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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Nature Based Solutions: Wet Land Restoration Funding

    Open Date
    Jan 12, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $36,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    16394
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goals of the Nature Based Solutions: Wetland Restoration funding are to support restoration, conservation, and climate resilience for wetlands in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

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

    Within the legal Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta of California.

    View Full Grant Details: Nature Based Solutions: Wet Land Restoration Funding>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grants Program FY 2022-2023

    Open Date
    Dec 14, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $115,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    16265
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CAL FIRE’s Wildfire Prevention Grants Program provides funding for fire prevention projects and activities in and near fire threatened communities. Funded activities include hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education with an emphasis on improving public health and safety while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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

    To see a full list of eligible geographic area requirements, please see the corresponding FY 2022-23 Wildfire Prevention Grants Procedural Guide located on the Wildfire Prevention Grants webpage.

    View Full Grant Details: CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grants Program FY 2022-2023>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Round 2 (FY 22/23) Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP) Program

    Open Date
    Jan 31, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $40,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    15755
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To increase regional capacity to repurpose agricultural land to reduce reliance on groundwater while providing community health, economic wellbeing, water supply, habitat,  and climate benefits. 

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

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: Round 2 (FY 22/23) Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP) Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021 Working Lands and Riparian Corridors Program Riparian Restoration Grants

    Open Date
    Oct 29, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    10442
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Working Lands and Riparian Corridors program provides grants to protect, restore, and enhance working lands and riparian corridors through conservation easements and restoration projects on agricultural lands.  

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: 2021 Working Lands and Riparian Corridors Program Riparian Restoration Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021-22 Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants

    Open Date
    Apr 28, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Other
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    10304
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Permanently protect croplands, rangelands, and lands utilized for the cultivation of traditional resources from conversion to non-agricultural uses.​ Protecting these lands promotes smart growth within existing jurisdictions, ensures open space remains available, and supports healthy agricultural and tribal food systems, and resulting food security.

    Please note: pre-proposals are required, deadline for submittal is June 15, 2022

     

     

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

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: 2021-22 Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Oak Woodlands Conservation

    Open Date
    May 10, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    10295
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Oak Woodlands Conservation Program offers landowners, conservation organizations, cities and counties, an opportunity to obtain funding for projects designed to conserve and restore California's oak woodlands. While the Program is statewide in nature, it provides opportunities to address oak woodland issues on a regional priority basis.

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

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Oak Woodlands Conservation>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Land Acquisitions

    Open Date
    May 11, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $500,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    10271
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The WCB acquires real property or rights in real property on behalf of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and can also grant funds to other governmental entities or nonprofit organizations to acquire real property or rights in real property.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Land Acquisitions>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) FY22

    Open Date
    Mar 16, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    SAVE22
    Portal ID
    9677
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Improve public and navigational safety and reduce environmental damage.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    California navigable waterways

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) FY22>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2022 Strategic Land Conservation Directed Grant Program

    Open Date
    Mar 28, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,795,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    9674
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The focus of this grant program is on land conservation through fee title or easement acquisition projects to protect lands threatened by conversion or lands providing critical resilience to climate change.

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

    The Sierra Nevada region includes the mountains and foothills of the Sierra Nevada range, the Mono Basin, Owens Valley, the Modoc Plateau, and parts of the southern Cascade Range and Klamath Mountains. The region covers nearly 27 million acres and includes all or part of 24 counties in California.

    View Full Grant Details: 2022 Strategic Land Conservation Directed Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2022 Vibrant Recreation and Tourism Directed Grant Program

    Open Date
    Mar 28, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,136,200
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    9671
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This program aims to support innovative, collaborative efforts to enhance, promote, and develop sustainable recreation and tourism opportunities and increase access to public lands in the Sierra Nevada Region.

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

    The Sierra Nevada region includes the mountains and foothills of the Sierra Nevada range, the Mono Basin, Owens Valley, the Modoc Plateau, and parts of the southern Cascade Range and Klamath Mountains. The region covers nearly 27 million acres and includes all or part of 24 counties in California.

    View Full Grant Details: 2022 Vibrant Recreation and Tourism Directed Grant Program>/span>