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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Coastal Watershed Flood Risk Reduction

    Open Date
    Jul 8, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $24,300,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1689
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To provide grants for applicants to implement flood risk reduction projects with fish and wildlife habitat enhancements in coastal watersheds.

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

    Eligible projects must be located in California Coastal Watersheds, including the North Coast, San Francisco Bay, Central Coast, and South Coast watersheds. However, projects in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta are excluded. Priority points will be given to projects in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA)’s Coastal V/VE and Coastal A/AE zones, FEMA’s Coastal Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs).

    View Full Grant Details: Coastal Watershed Flood Risk Reduction>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    BRIC 2020 and FMA 2020

    Open Date
    Sep 1, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $50,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3522
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) makes federal funds available to states, U.S territories, Indian tribal governments, and local communities for pre-disaster mitigation activities for long term independent solution to reduce risk of life and property from natural hazards.Flood Mitigation Assistance is to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damages to buildings insured by the National Flood Insurance Program.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: BRIC 2020 and FMA 2020>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jan 6, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $475,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4993
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program provides grants from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 and the related health and safety restrictions. Lendistry has been designated by the state to act as the intermediary for the Program.

     Visit CAReliefGrant.com see if you are eligible and submit your application. Extended application deadline through Wed 1/13/21, 11:59 p.m. PST.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Eligible businesses must have a physical address and operate in California. Please see CAReliefGrant.com for additional eligibility information.

    View Full Grant Details: California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program

    Open Date
    Feb 2, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $475,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5191
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program provides grants from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 and the related health and safety restrictions.

    Visit CAReliefGrant.com to review updated information including application guides and FAQ. 

    Round 2 open February 2, 2021 - February 8, 2021.  

    Eligible Round 1 applicants will automatically be entered in Round 2. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Eligible businesses must have a physical address and operate in California. Please see CAReliefGrant.com for additional eligibility information.

    View Full Grant Details: California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2020-21 EMPG For Federally-Recognized Tribes In California RFP

    Open Date
    Jan 22, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $197,998
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5245
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the EMPG for Federally-Recognized Tribes in California (FY 2020 Tribal EMPG) is to assist federally-recognized tribes in preparing for all hazards. Funds provided under this Program must be used to support activities that effectively contribute to the tribe’s capability to prevent, prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters, whether natural or man-made.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2020-21 EMPG For Federally-Recognized Tribes In California RFP>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    COVID-19 Health Equity Pilot Projects

    Open Date
    Jan 13, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Public Health
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $300,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Public Health
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5065
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The $5M from the CDC Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity Grant is intended to advance the State’s work to close racial, ethnic, and other disparities related to COVID-19 and associated chronic conditions. Community-Based Organizations will use the funding for pilot projects to reduce underlying inequities in the social determinants of health that have contributed to disproportionate harm from the Coronavirus among certain communities. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    The RFA is open to CA organizations following the eligible entity requirements, except for organizations in Los Angeles County, City of Pasadena, and City of Long Beach.

    View Full Grant Details: COVID-19 Health Equity Pilot Projects>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Round 4 – Non Profit Cultural Institutions

    Open Date
    Mar 16, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $50,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    N/A
    Portal ID
    5683
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Arts and Cultural Program will support California eligible nonprofit cultural institutions defined as registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities that satisfy the criteria for a qualified small business, but with no limitation on annual gross revenue. Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000.

    Lendistry has been designated by the state to act as the intermediary for the Program.

    Visitcareliefgrant.com/arts-and-culture/ for more information

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Eligible businesses must have a physical address and operate in California. Please see https://careliefgrant.com/arts-and-culture/ for additional eligibility information.

    View Full Grant Details: California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Round 4 – Non Profit Cultural Institutions>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Round 5

    Open Date
    Mar 25, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $729,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5827
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program provides grants from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 and the related health and safety restrictions.

    Lendistry has been designated by the state to act as the intermediary for the Program to disburse the grant funds.

    Visit CAReliefGrant.com

    Round 5 is 3/25/21 - 3/31/21
    Eligible Round 1, 2, and 3 applicants automatically are entered into Round 5

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Eligible businesses must have a physical address and operate in California. Please see CAReliefGrant.com for additional eligibility information.

    View Full Grant Details: California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Round 5>/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

    2021 Immediate Action Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program

    Open Date
    Apr 13, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $20,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5692
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The specific focus of the 2021 Immediate Action Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program is the implementation of forest health projects that address wildfire recovery and resilience and support the goals of California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan and SNC’s Watershed Improvement Program. The program aims to support projects that result in a combination of multiple watershed, ecosystem, and community benefits.

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

    The Sierra Nevada Conservancy region as defined by the Conservancy's current governing legislation. The Sierra Nevada region stretches from Modoc County in the north to Kern County in the south and covers 25 million acres and all or part of 22 counties.

    View Full Grant Details: 2021 Immediate Action Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program>/span>