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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage Program 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice

    Open Date
    Sep 8, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $30,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6847
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Program is seeking proposals for planning or implementation projects that construct, repair, modify, or remove transportation infrastructure or water resources infrastructure improving passage for wildlife or fish. Additional consideration will be given for projects that restore or enhance wildlife mobility or fish passage across barriers whose impacts on migration have been increased by drought conditions.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage Program 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant

    Open Date
    Sep 10, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,600,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $0 – $62,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6853
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide boating safety education to the general public.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Waterways within California

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-21-401 – Propelling Offshore Wind Energy Research (POWER)

    Open Date
    Sep 15, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $14,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-21-401
    Portal ID
    6925
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This solicitation will fund research and development projects to demonstrate, test, and validate innovative floating offshore wind (FOSW) components and tools.

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

    At least 25% of available Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) technology demonstration and deployment funding must be allocated to project sites located in, and benefiting, disadvantaged communities; and an additional minimum 10% of funds must be allocated to projects sites located in and benefiting low-income communities.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-21-401 – Propelling Offshore Wind Energy Research (POWER)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Stream Flow Enhancement Program 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice

    Open Date
    Sep 20, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6946
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The primary focus is on enhancing flow in streams that support anadromous fish; support special status, threatened, endangered, or at-risk species; and/or provide resilience to climate change. Enhanced stream flow is defined as a change in the amount, timing, and/or quality of the water flowing down a stream, or a portion of a stream, to benefit fish and wildlife.

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

    Throughout California, though projects located in southern California will be prioritized.

    View Full Grant Details: Stream Flow Enhancement Program 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Recreational Trails Program (RTP)

    Open Date
    Sep 21, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    12%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,700,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6964
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the Recreational Trails Program is to provide for well managed OHV Recreation by providing financial assistance to eligible agencies and organizations that develop, maintain, operate, expand, support, or contribute to well managed, high-quality, OHV Recreation areas, roads, and trails, and to responsibly maintain the wildlife, soils, and habitat of Project Areas in a manner that will sustain long-term OHV Recreation.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    All Projects shall reside on public lands within the State of California.

    View Full Grant Details: Recreational Trails Program (RTP)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness Grant Program

    Open Date
    Sep 27, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $50,400,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4112
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Floodplain Management, Protection and Risk Awareness Grant Program supports local agency efforts to prepare for flooding events by providing financial assistance for flood risk reduction activities related to stormwater flooding, mudslides, and other flash flood related protections.  This Program will incorporate an increased focus on economically disadvantaged community assistance and multi-benefit project features.

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

    Eligible projects must be located in a California watershed including coastal, alluvial fan, and riverine basins. However, Delta conveyance facility projects are excluded.

    View Full Grant Details: Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-21-503 – Examining the Effects of Hydrogen in End-Use Appliances for Large Commercial Buildings and Industrial Applications

    Open Date
    Sep 28, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-21-503
    Portal ID
    6997
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund a technical study to identify the impact of the potential use of hydrogen and hydrogen-natural gas blends on existing appliances as a potential decarbonization strategy for large commercial buildings and the industrial sector.

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

    Demonstration projects in this solicitation must be located in the service territory of a California natural gas Investor Owned Utility (NG IOU), which includes Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, and Southern California Gas Company.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-21-503 – Examining the Effects of Hydrogen in End-Use Appliances for Large Commercial Buildings and Industrial Applications>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-21-602 – IDEAL ZEV Workforce Pilot

    Open Date
    Oct 1, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    5%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,815,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-21-602
    Portal ID
    7039
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This is a competitive grant solicitation. The California Energy Commission’s and the California Air Resources Board  announce the availability of up to $6,815,000 in grant funds for projects that will provide workforce training and development that support zero-emission vehicles (ZEV), ZEV infrastructure, and ZEV-related commercial technologies in California.

     

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

    The Applicant does not need to have its company headquarters in California, but it must have at least one existing physical office within the State of California.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-21-602 – IDEAL ZEV Workforce Pilot>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Grants Program

    Open Date
    Oct 5, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $675,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $3,000 – $19,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7066
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has established a competitive grant program to support and advance the recovery and rehabilitation of injured, sick, or orphaned wildlife, and conservation education. Funds may be used to support facility operations, improvement and/or innovation in care of wildlife during rehabilitation (e.g., enclosure improvements; dietary enrichment; post-release monitoring; conservation education).

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Coastal Stories

    Open Date
    Oct 26, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7316
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Coastal Stories intends to make the outdoors more inclusive and welcoming for all Californians by fostering representation of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and other historically excluded groups in outdoor spaces – through storytelling.

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

    Projects must take place in SCC jurisdiction.

    View Full Grant Details: Coastal Stories>/span>