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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Epidemiologic Investigation Service (Cal-EIS) Fellowship Program

    Open Date
    Aug 1, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Public Health
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $45,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Public Health
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6454
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CA Dept. of Public Health shall provide a grant to and for the benefit of the Grantee; purpose of the grant is to provide the Grantee training/experience in applied epidemiology and public health during placements with governmental health agencies. The Grantee agrees to perform research in the area of epidemiology and gain hands-on experience working with an epidemiologist preceptor(s) in either local or state health departments in CA.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Individual
    Eligible Geographies

    Most Grantees/Cal-EIS Fellows will be placed in CDPH offices in Sacramento or Richmond, CA while some Fellows may be placed in local health departments throughout California.

    View Full Grant Details: California Epidemiologic Investigation Service (Cal-EIS) Fellowship Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Equity and Special Populations Program Year 2021-22 Solicitation for Proposals

    Open Date
    Sep 16, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Employment Development Department
    Match Funding?
    40%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $11,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Employment Development Department
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6928
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Applicants will design, develop, and implement projects that accelerate equity in employment and tailor re-employment strategies for special populations and residents of geographic locations most impacted by the novel coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19). The projects will create effective linkages with California's employer and workforce community, with a focus on in-demand industries that provide quality jobs with livable-wages.

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

    Other population(s) in the chosen geographic location disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible to apply. Applicants choosing to serve other special populations must provide justification and supporting evidence to clearly and convincingly demonstrate disproportionate impact by COVID-19.

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    View Full Grant Details: Equity and Special Populations Program Year 2021-22 Solicitation for Proposals>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Stronger Together: Improving Library Access

    Open Date
    Sep 20, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,700,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $250,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6937
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Stronger Together: Improving Library Access opportunity provides grants to local libraries so they can acquire bookmobiles and community outreach vehicles and offer programs that improve library access and program delivery. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Organizations must be located in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Stronger Together: Improving Library Access>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021-22 California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) RFP

    Open Date
    Oct 15, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $47,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $0 – $200,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7153
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the CSNSGP is to provide funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes due to ideology, beliefs, or mission.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2021-22 California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) RFP>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Resilient Sierra Nevada Communities Directed Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jul 13, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1989
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Resilient Sierra Nevada Communities Directed Grant Program is a multi-disciplinary grant program that will provide resources for capacity building and technical support to local agencies, organizations, and tribes. These funds can be used to design, manage, and implement projects that will increase community resiliency against, and recovery from, natural disasters and ecological and economic challenges.

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

    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: Resilient Sierra Nevada Communities Directed Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Grantmaking Entity for CA Microbusiness Grant Program

    Open Date
    Oct 11, 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
    Portal ID
    7108
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The MBCRG Program provides grant funding to administer to administer grants to microbusinesses. Open only to eligible grantmaking entities defined as a county government (Round 1). The intent of the funding is for the awarded grantmaking entities to provide relief to the microbusinesses and entrepreneurs.

    THIS IS NOT A GRANT FOR MICROBUSINESSES AT THIS TIME. ONLY COUNTY GOVERNMENTS PROPOSING TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM ARE ELIGIBLE ROUND 1

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    California

    View Full Grant Details: Grantmaking Entity for CA Microbusiness Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) 2021

    Open Date
    Aug 17, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,160,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6622
    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
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) 2021>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021-22 EMPG Program – American Rescue Plan Act (EMPG-ARPA) for Federally-Recognized Tribes in California RFP

    Open Date
    Nov 8, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    100%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $62,732
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7544
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the EMPG-ARPA for Federally-Recognized Tribes in California (FY 2021 Tribal EMPG-ARPA) 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

    Restricted to federally-recognized tribes in California.

    View Full Grant Details: 2021-22 EMPG Program – American Rescue Plan Act (EMPG-ARPA) for Federally-Recognized Tribes in California RFP>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021-22 EMPG for Federally-Recognized Tribes in California RFP

    Open Date
    Nov 8, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    100%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $198,260
    Estimated Low/High
    $0 – $198,260
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7541
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the EMPG for Federally-Recognized Tribes in California (FY 2021 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

    All California Counties.

    View Full Grant Details: 2021-22 EMPG for Federally-Recognized Tribes in California RFP>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021 Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Program

    Open Date
    Oct 28, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $190,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7129
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Program offers financial assistance to address drought impacts through implementation of projects with multiple benefits. For communities, including Tribes, facing the loss or contamination of their water supplies due to the drought; to address immediate drought impacts on human health and safety; and to protect fish and wildlife resources plus other public benefits, such as ecosystem improvements.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2021 Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Program>/span>