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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Urban Flood Protection

    Open Date
    Jun 5, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Natural Resources Agency
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $92,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $200,000 – $6,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Natural Resources Agency
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1023
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    California voters passed the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) on June 5, 2018, which authorized a competitive grant program for the purpose of multi-benefit projects in urbanized areas to address flooding.

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

    Projects must be located in the State of California. At least twenty percent (20%) of program funds shall be allocated for projects serving severely disadvantaged communities.

    View Full Grant Details: Urban Flood Protection>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    RCD Financial Assistance Program

    Open Date
    Apr 30, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $135,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3159
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The program will provide capacity building grants to Resource Conservation Districts.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    State of CA

    View Full Grant Details: RCD Financial Assistance Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Public Access Program 2020 Proposal Solicitation Notice

    Open Date
    May 28, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1014
    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
    • Tribal Government
    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 DisadvantagedCommunities” proposal evaluation criterion.

    View Full Grant Details: Public Access Program 2020 Proposal Solicitation Notice>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Urban Greening

    Open Date
    Jun 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Natural Resources Agency
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $28,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Natural Resources Agency
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1050
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Support the development of green infrastructure projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide multiple benefits.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide. Priority will be given to projects that are in and serve disadvantaged and/or low income communities.  If a project does not qualify as a disadvantaged community under CalEnviroScreen 3.0 or a low-income community, it must be located in an urban area. 

    View Full Grant Details: Urban Greening>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Working Lands and Riparian Corridors Program Watershed Restoration Grants

    Open Date
    Jul 23, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $8,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3039
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Watershed Restoration grants fund the restoration and enhancement of natural resources on agricultural lands and aim to improve climate adaptation and resilience by improving soil health, carbon sequestration, and habitat.

     

     

    Eligible Applicants
    Eligible Geographies

    State of California

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

    Central and South Coast Proposition 1 Grants, Coastal Conservancy

    Open Date
    Jun 10, 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
    1197
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This solicitation seeks to fund projects that improve water sustainability, enhance anadromous fish habitat, restore wetlands or implement urban greening. Eligible projects must be located in Central California (San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties) and Southern California (Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.

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

    Eligible projects must be located in Central California (San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties) and Southern California (Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.

    View Full Grant Details: Central and South Coast Proposition 1 Grants, Coastal Conservancy>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Lower American River Conservancy Program 2020 Proposal Solicitation Notice

    Open Date
    Jun 2, 2020
    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
    1911
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Wildlife Conservation Board's Lower American River Conservancy Program's Solicitation priorities include improving the quality of water that flows within and into the American River Parkway (Parkway) and the enhancement of interpretive and educational facilities related to the Parkway and its natural, cultural, and historic resources.

    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. 

    View Full Grant Details: Lower American River Conservancy Program 2020 Proposal Solicitation Notice>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    PON-19-101 – Energy Conservation Assistance Act-Education Subaccount (ECAA-Ed) Competitive Loan Program

    Open Date
    Feb 25, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $38,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $3,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2013
    Opportunity Type
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The purpose of this Program Opportunity Notice (PON) is to assist local educational agencies (LEAs) in the financing of their energy efficiency and renewable energy projects (i.e. energy projects). Up to $38 million will be available for loans for energy projects depending on projected energy and cost savings through an energy audit that complies with the criteria of this PON.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: PON-19-101 – Energy Conservation Assistance Act-Education Subaccount (ECAA-Ed) Competitive Loan Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2019-20 Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Land Use Planning Grants

    Open Date
    Feb 25, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,370,975
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3021
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Protect agricultural lands to support infill & compact development and to further the purposes of AB 32 by avoiding increases in the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural uses.

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

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: 2019-20 Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Land Use Planning Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2019-20 Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants

    Open Date
    Feb 25, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $49,675,196
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3024
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Protect agricultural lands to support infill & compact development and to further the purposes of AB 32 by avoiding increases in the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural uses.

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

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: 2019-20 Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants>/span>