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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G23

    Open Date
    Jan 11, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $30,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    16799
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Grants and Cooperative Agreements (GCA) Program provides for well managed Off-Highway Vehicle (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 in a manner that will sustain long-term OHV Recreation.

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

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

    View Full Grant Details: Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G23>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G24

    Open Date
    Jan 8, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $31,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    53637
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Grants and Cooperative Agreements (GCA) Program provides for well managed Off-Highway Vehicle (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 in a manner that will sustain long-term OHV Recreation.

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

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

    View Full Grant Details: Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G24>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Habitat Conservation Fund

    Open Date
    Nov 30, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7817
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    There are 7 categories (sub-programs) that an applicant may compete for. 1) Deer/Mountain Lion Habitat 2) Rare, Endangered, Threatened or Fully Protected Species Habitat 3) Wetlands 4) Anadromous Salmonids and Trout Habitat 5) Riparian Habitat 6) Trails 7) Wildlife Area Activities (program operation)

    Categories 1-6 fund land acquisition or land development/restoration. Category 7 funds program operation.  

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide

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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Habitat Enhancement and Restoration

    Open Date
    May 11, 2022
    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
    10337
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this program is to provide assistance for the restoration and enhancement of fish and wildlife resources.

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

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Habitat Enhancement and Restoration>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Identifying pathways to distributive equity in MPA Management in a changing climate

    Open Date
    Feb 6, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Ocean Protection Council
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $615,775
    Estimated Low/High
    $615,775
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Ocean Protection Council
    Grant Program ID
    C0874013
    Portal ID
    17540
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The overall goal of this solicitation is to understand the role that California’s MPA Network plays in the face of climate change, climate variability, and marine heatwaves in the lives of key species, habitats, or human activities. Projects must be research-based. Applications submitted in response to this solicitation should advance implementation of the OPC’s Strategic Plan to Protect California’s Coast and Ocean 2020-2025. 

     

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

    Funds need to be used within the state of California. 

    OPC prioritizes projects that demonstrate meaningful and direct benefits to diverse populations, particularly minority, low-income, and disabled populations, and tribal communities. OPC also prioritizes projects that demonstrate significant benefits to communities disproportionately burdened by environmental injustice and those historically excluded from decision-making processes.

    View Full Grant Details: Identifying pathways to distributive equity in MPA Management in a changing climate>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Inland Wetlands Conservation

    Open Date
    May 11, 2022
    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
    10340
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Inland Wetlands Conservation Program (IWCP) was created to assist the Central Valley Joint Venture (CVJV) in its mission is to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands and associated habitats. The CVJV, a partnership of twenty two public and private organizations and agencies, has identified through its Implementation Plan, specific goals to increase migratory bird populations.

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

    Central Valley

    View Full Grant Details: Inland Wetlands Conservation>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Instream Flow Water Purchase Program

    Open Date
    Jun 12, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Other
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    34094
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Instream Flow Water Purchase Program (WPP) establishes financial instruments and agreements necessary to ensure water for beneficial instream flows are made available from those with legal rights to use or dedicate water.

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

    The WPP program shall focus on funding the acquisition of instream flows in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Watershed that can be made available below the furthest downstream reservoirs.

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  • 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

    Land and Water Conservation Fund

    Open Date
    Nov 30, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $40,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7805
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants provide funding for the acquisition or development of land to create new outdoor recreation opportunities for the health and wellness of Californians.  Since 1965, over one thousand parks throughout California have been created or improved with LWCF assistance.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Land and Water Conservation Fund>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Local Government Building Decarbonization Challenge

    Open Date
    Mar 15, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,070,070
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-23-403
    Portal ID
    60141
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This is a competitive grant solicitation. The CEC announces the availability of up to $4,070,070 to provide grants to local governments. 

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    For detailed information see pages 16-17 in the solicitation manual. 

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