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  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program – Klamath-Trinity Watershed

    Open Date
    Nov 30, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,124,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    66273
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To restore and protect rivers and streams in support of fisheries and wildlife.

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

    Projects must benefit the Klamath-Trinity Watershed in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program – Klamath-Trinity Watershed>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program

    Open Date
    Nov 30, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,761,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    66240
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To restore and protect rivers and streams in support of fisheries and wildlife.

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

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    2023-24 (Round 10) Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants

    Open Date
    May 9, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Other
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    62154
    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 January 31, 2025.

     

     

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

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: 2023-24 (Round 10) Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    California Wolf-Livestock Compensation Pilot Program

    Open Date
    Mar 11, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    59733
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    In 2021, the California state legislature appropriated $3 million in funding to the Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) to “develop a grant process to allocate funds to pay for the deterrence of wolf presence near livestock, the impacts of wolf presence on livestock, and for verified loss of livestock for participating ranchers.”

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: California Wolf-Livestock Compensation Pilot Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program FY25

    Open Date
    Feb 2, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $150,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,000 – $10,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    57651
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide resources to replace or install signs at DBW funded boat launching facilities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    DBW funded facility in California

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program FY25>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    California Forest Improvement Program

    Open Date
    Jul 12, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    11714
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP) is to encourage private and public investment in, and improved management of, California forest lands and resources, to ensure adequate high quality timber supplies, related employment and other economic benefits, and the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of a productive and stable forest resource system for the benefit of present and future generations.

     

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: California Forest Improvement Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Addressing Climate Impacts

    Open Date
    Dec 9, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $35,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    16232
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Funding for projects addressing urgent degrading water and habitat conditions due to climate change impacts.

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

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Addressing Climate Impacts>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity

    Open Date
    Jan 9, 2023
    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
    15767
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CDFW is seeking high quality grant proposals that support the enhancement of watersheds and communities in areas impacted by cannabis cultivation. Grants are provided through the Environmental Restoration and Protection Account pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 34019(f)(2)(A). This Solicitation Solicitation focuses on planning, cleanup and remediation, or implementation projects across multiple project types outlined herein.

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

    Funds under this Solicitation will be available for projects statewide. However, proposed projects that directly benefit California’s Threatened and Endangered Species, as defined by the California Endangered Species Act, will receive higher scores under the “Solicitation Priorities” scoring criteria during the Full Application Proposal phase.

    View Full Grant Details: Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity>/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

    Proposition 1 Lower Los Angeles River Grants

    Open Date
    Aug 21, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $22,284,078
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $2,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Prop 1 LLAR
    Portal ID
    79601
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Priorities for RMC Prop 1 LLAR (Lower LA River) Grants:

    1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects,

    2. Protect and Enhance the LA River

    2. Expand access to diverse populations,

    4. High-need project implementation

    RMC’s LLAR Grants are specific to the Lower LA River corridor, considered within 1.5 miles of the main stem or tributary of the Lower LA River. Projects should be consistent with the Lower LA River Revitalization Plan.

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

    RMC’s LLAR Grants are specific to the Lower LA River corridor, considered within 1.5 miles of the main stem or tributary of the Lower LA River.

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 1 Lower Los Angeles River Grants>/span>