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  • 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

    Sea Otter Recovery Grants

    Open Date
    Jul 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $165,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1686
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Grants for research, science, protection, or programs related to the Federal Sea Otter Recovery Plan or improving the nearshore ocean ecosystem, including activities to reduce sea otter mortality and for public outreach activities that encourage taxpayers to make contributions by voluntary checkoff on a tax return to the California Sea Otter Fund. The programs may also address pathogens and water and wastewater treatment technologies.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Sea Otter Recovery Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Proposition 68, Tijuana River Border Pollution Control

    Open Date
    Aug 24, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $12,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3642
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The planning, design, permitting, and/or construction of projects in the Tijuana River Watershed that support the Tijuana River Border Pollution Control Project.

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 68, Tijuana River Border Pollution Control>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Explore the Coast

    Open Date
    Feb 17, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,000 – $50,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1668
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The ocean, coast, and beaches have long been recognized and used as spaces of joy, relaxation, and healing. The State Coastal Conservancy's Explore the Coast grant program seeks to provide coastal experiences for people and communities who face challenges or barriers to accessing or enjoying the coast.

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

    Projects must involve visiting the coast of California or the shore of San Francisco Bay. The Conservancy is very interested in supporting programs that bring participants to the coast from throughout the state of California.

    View Full Grant Details: Explore the Coast>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    FOREST HEALTH & WILDFIRE RESILIENCE PROGRAM

    Open Date
    Apr 14, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $12,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5908
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Conservancy’s Forest Health and Wildfire Resilience Program will fund approximately $12 million in grants for ready-to-implement projects that reduce the risk of wildfire on public and protected lands.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: FOREST HEALTH & WILDFIRE RESILIENCE PROGRAM>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Explore the Coast Overnight Pre-Proposal Solicitation

    Open Date
    Mar 2, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $11,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5587
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Explore the Coast Overnight Program aims to expand opportunities for all Californians to stay overnight and experience the coast. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Explore the Coast Overnight Pre-Proposal Solicitation>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Sea Otter Recovery Grants

    Open Date
    Jul 7, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $250,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6328
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Coastal Conservancy grants funded by the California Sea Otter Fund can be used for a variety of activities related to southern sea otter recovery and improving the nearshore ecosystem. 

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Sea Otter Recovery Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Wildfire Resilience

    Open Date
    Dec 3, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $17,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7838
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Wildfire Resilience Program supports local partners to develop and implement projects that improve ecological health of natural lands and reduce the risk of catastrophic fire.

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Wildfire Resilience>/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>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Explore the Coast

    Open Date
    Jan 6, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $9,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $200,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8411
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

     The Explore the Coast grant program seeks to provide enjoyable coastal experiences for people and communities who face challenges or barriers to accessing or enjoying the coast.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Explore the Coast>/span>