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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Regional Climate Collaboratives Program Round 2

    Open Date
    Jul 6, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Strategic Growth Council
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $8,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $500,000 – $1,750,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Strategic Growth Council
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    29672
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Regional Climate Collaboratives (RCC) Program is designed to help communities establish partnerships, funding pathways, plan and policy readiness, and a local network of TA providers to pursue funding and implement climate projects. RCC funds collaboratives of cross-sectoral and community-rooted partners, seeking to advance both place-based and region-wide climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resiliency efforts.

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

    Projects may occur on state or federal lands, as long as the project area meets the eligibility requirements. The program has a regional and place-based component. Project Area requirements start on page 15 of the Round 2 Guidelines.

    View Full Grant Details: Regional Climate Collaboratives Program Round 2>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) 2023

    Open Date
    Jun 5, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    30686
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Authorized by Section 203 of the Stafford Act, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) will support states, local communities, tribes and territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards. FMA is authorized by Section1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended (NFIA), 42 U.S.C. 4104c, with the goal of reducing or eliminating claims.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) 2023>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    County Drought Resilience Planning Assistance Program

    Open Date
    Mar 22, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $10,000 – $125,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    26906
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the County Drought Resilience Planning Grant Program intends to help the counties to establish standing drought task forces or to develop the county drought resilience plans, per Senate Bill 552. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Entire State of California

    View Full Grant Details: County Drought Resilience Planning Assistance Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Small Community Drought Relief Program

    Open Date
    Aug 11, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $310,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6583
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the Small Community Drought Relief Program is to provide immediate and near-term financial and technical support to help small communities survive this and future droughts. 

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

    Entire State of California

    View Full Grant Details: Small Community Drought Relief Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grants Program FY 2023-2024

    Open Date
    Nov 2, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $117,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    49886
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CAL FIRE’s Wildfire Prevention Grants Program provides funding for fire prevention projects and activities in and near fire threatened communities. Funded activities include hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education with an emphasis on improving public health and safety while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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

    To see a full list of eligible geographic area requirements, please see the corresponding FY 2023-24 Wildfire Prevention Grants Procedural Guide located on the Wildfire Prevention Grants webpage.

    View Full Grant Details: CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grants Program FY 2023-2024>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program (Groups 1 & 2)

    Open Date
    Sep 7, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $86,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    CADFRG
    Portal ID
    45956
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Small Agricultural Business Drought & Flood Relief Grant Program will provide relief to small agricultural businesses that experienced a decline in annual gross receipts or gross profits due to drought or flood conditions. 

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies

    This program is open to small agricultural businesses located in the State of California.

    For full eligibility details, please visit https://cadroughtfloodrelief.com/

     

    View Full Grant Details: California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program (Groups 1 & 2)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Statewide Flood Emergency Response Grant Program

    Open Date
    Aug 28, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,400,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    45500
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant is designed to provide funding for local flood emergency responders to improve their capacity to respond to flood emergencies.  

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Applicants must have jurisdiction within the State of California.  This jurisdiction must fall fully or partially outside of the Legal Delta.  A separate program exists to fund similar projects for applicants with jurisdiction within the Legal Delta.  All projects must reduce the risk of levee failure or flooding. 

    View Full Grant Details: Statewide Flood Emergency Response Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2023-24 Listos California Cert Support Grant (LC) Program RFP

    Open Date
    Jan 8, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $25,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    53661
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide funding to new and existing CERT programs to support projects that help prepare vulnerable and underserved populations including: providing CERT training in languages other than English, providing CERT training to underserved and/or populations that are at high risk for disasters, providing accommodations for training participants that have access or functional needs, such as English as a Second Language (ESL) interpretation.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    California

    View Full Grant Details: 2023-24 Listos California Cert Support Grant (LC) Program RFP>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2023-24 Listos California Target Grant (LG) Program RFP

    Open Date
    Jan 8, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $400,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    53655
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Support organizations throughout California that serve smaller communities with equity priority factors located in areas at moderate to high risk of disaster. Community-based organizations (CBOS) throughout the State can work independently or subgrant with local CBOs to provide disaster training and resources to diverse populations disproportionately impacted by emergencies. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2023-24 Listos California Target Grant (LG) Program RFP>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2023-24 Listos California Statewide Grant (LS) Program RFP

    Open Date
    Jan 8, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $8,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    53658
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Support organizations throughout California that serve multiple counties with equity priority factors located in areas at moderate to high risk of disaster. Community-based organizations (CBOs) throughout the State subgrant to a variety of local CBO partners to provide disaster training and resources to diverse populations disproportionately impacted by emergencies. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    California

    View Full Grant Details: 2023-24 Listos California Statewide Grant (LS) Program RFP>/span>