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  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY24

    Open Date
    Jul 1, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $13,500
    Estimated Low/High
    $6,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    75507
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant provides resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways.

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

    California waterways

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY24>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Urban Streams Restoration Program

    Open Date
    Aug 1, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,450,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Department of Water Resources
    Portal ID
    78222
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Urban Streams Restoration Program (USRP), established by Water Code section 7048 which declared that urban creek protection, restoration, and enhancement are best undertaken by local agencies and organizations with assistance from the State. The USRP funds projects and provides technical assistance to restore streams impacted by urban development to a more natural state

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

    The geographic scope of the USRP is statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Urban Streams Restoration Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Proposition 68 Regionwide 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
    $206,150
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Prop 68 Regionwide
    Portal ID
    79598
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Create, expand, and/or improve public open space in the RMC's territory by improving water quality supply, create, enhance or improve a reliable water supply and/or restore an important species and habitat.

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

    Eligible projects must be located within the RMC's approved territory. 

    Our territory covers eastern Los Angeles County and western Orange County. This vast and varied area includes mountains, valleys, rivers, coastal plain, and coastline. Our interactive map details our territory's boundaries.

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 68 Regionwide Grants>/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>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Proposition 1 Regionwide 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
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Prop 1 Regionwide
    Portal ID
    79604
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Priorities for RMC Prop 1 Grants:

    1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects

    2. Expand access to diverse populations

    3. High-need project implementation

     

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

    Eligible projects must be located within the RMC's approved territory. 

    Our territory covers eastern Los Angeles County and western Orange County. This vast and varied area includes mountains, valleys, rivers, coastal plain, and coastline. Our interactive map details our territory's boundaries.

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 1 Regionwide Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Wildfire Prevention Grant Program

    Open Date
    Aug 21, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,892,216
    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
    Wildfire Prevention Grant Program
    Portal ID
    79607
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Priorities for RMC Wildfire Prevention Grant Program:

    1. Protect and expand native forests/wildlands;

    2. Support communities in increasing their resilience to wildfire and improving fire safety;

    3. Promote sustainable land use;

    4. Promote investment in wildlands management and workforce development;

    5. Protect cultural resources vulnerable to wildfire.

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

    Eligible projects must be located within the RMC's approved territory. 

    Our territory covers eastern Los Angeles County and western Orange County. This vast and varied area includes mountains, valleys, rivers, coastal plain, and coastline. Our interactive map details our territory's boundaries.

    View Full Grant Details: Wildfire Prevention Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    RMC Lower LA River Grant Program

    Open Date
    Aug 21, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $11,413,072
    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
    LLAR GF
    Portal ID
    79610
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Priorities for RMC Lower LA River Grants:

    1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects

    2. Expand access to diverse populations

    3. High-need project implementation

    4. Implementation of projects congruent 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. Projects should be consistent with the Lower LA River Revitalization Plan.

    View Full Grant Details: RMC Lower LA River Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Proposition 68 LLAR Severely Disadvantaged Communities

    Open Date
    Sep 4, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,549,462
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Prop 68 LLAR SDAC
    Portal ID
    80480
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Priorities for RMC LLAR Prop 68:

    Develop urban recreation projects and habitat protection or restoration projects,Provide workforce development opportunities,Expand access to diverse populations,Secured matching funds

    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 68 LLAR Severely Disadvantaged Communities>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Proposition 68 Technical Assistance

    Open Date
    Sep 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $531,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Prop 68 TA
    Portal ID
    80483
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Pursuant to Section 8008(b)(1) of Proposition 68, up to 10% of the funds available may be allocated for technical assistance to disadvantaged communities. RMC’s Technical Assistance Program (TAP) supports local communities with application assistance with the goal of facilitating access to the Conservancy’s funding programs. Technical Assistance can be applied to through RMC’s Small and Very Small Grants Programs or requested through RMC staff. 

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

    Applicants must operate within, and projects must benefit the RMC's defined funding area. More information on the RMC's funding area can be found at our interactive map.

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 68 Technical Assistance>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    GFO-24-601 – Light-Duty Hydrogen Infrastructure Build-Out

    Open Date
    Sep 20, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-24-601
    Portal ID
    80669
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program announces the availability of up to $15 million in grant funds for projects that will provide publicly available hydrogen refueling stations to enable continued growth of the California fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) market and support the advancement of hydrogen refueling station operations and maintenance (O&M) to improve the customer experience.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: GFO-24-601 – Light-Duty Hydrogen Infrastructure Build-Out>/span>