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  • 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

    2020-21 Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP) Planning, Implementation, Replication, and Expansion Sub-Grant

    Open Date
    Jan 7, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $300,000 – $700,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    5604
    Portal ID
    24941
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Federal PCSGP is a discretionary grant program administered by the California Department of Education, Charter Schools Division. Applications are reviewed by peer evaluators and awarded to school developers to assist in the development and initial operations of newly established/conversion charter schools, as well as assist in the expansion/replication of high-quality charter schools.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Planning, Implementation, Replication, and Expansion, sub-grants have varying award amounts. Planning, Implementation, and Replication sub-grants may not exceed $600,000. Expansion sub-grants may not exceed $300,000. There may be one additional opportunity to apply for supplemental funding, of up to $100,000, to specifically serve educationally disadvantaged students.

    View Full Grant Details: 2020-21 Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP) Planning, Implementation, Replication, and Expansion Sub-Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program

    Open Date
    Feb 12, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5446
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The RSAT Program assists states and local governments in developing and implementing substance use disorder treatment programs in state, local, and tribal correctional and detention facilities, and supports efforts to create and maintain community-based aftercare services for offenders.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Tobacco Grant Program FY 2021-22 Request for Proposals

    Open Date
    Mar 17, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Justice (Office of the Attorney General)
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $26,800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Justice (Office of the Attorney General)
    Grant Program ID
    DOJ-PROP56-2021-22-1
    Portal ID
    3894
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this grant offered through the Office of the Attorney General, California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program is to promote a healthier California by reducing illegal sales and marketing of cigarettes and tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to minors.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    This grant opportunity is geographically limited to the state of California, and applicants should be able to demonstrate significant tobacco products usage within their jurisdiction.

    View Full Grant Details: Tobacco Grant Program FY 2021-22 Request for Proposals>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Library Literacy Services New Program Application

    Open Date
    Feb 23, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    N/A
    Estimated Total Funding
    $7,300,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5476
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) supports public libraries in offering no cost adult literacy services in their communities. CLLS programs help thousands of California adults  improve their basic reading, writing, math and/or speaking skills, and provide additional programs to support families. Program essentials are listed at: https://libraryliteracy.org/for-coordinators/mission-values/.

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Applying libraries must be located in California.

    View Full Grant Details: California Library Literacy Services New Program Application>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Local Conservation Corps Grant Program

    Open Date
    Mar 18, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $24,781,298
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,770,091 – $1,770,115
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    RLC36
    Portal ID
    5704
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Local Conservation Corps (LCC) Grant Program provides grants to certified community conservation corps to serve youth 18-25 years of age with a 3 component program including job skills in recycling, education and career education.  LCCs provide beverage container litter reduction programs, and waste tire, E-waste and used oil recycling-related services.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    All services are to be provided within the State of California.

    View Full Grant Details: Local Conservation Corps Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training Programs – Primary Care Residencies (PCR)

    Open Date
    Apr 8, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Health Care Access and Information
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $31,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Health Care Access and Information
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5842
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Song-Brown Program funds institutions that train primary care health professionals to provide health care in California’s medically underserved areas.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training Programs – Primary Care Residencies (PCR)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Lunch at the Library Management Partner

    Open Date
    Apr 21, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $800,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5902
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The  Lunch at the Library program supports libraries in providing children and teens with meals and learning and enrichment opportunities during the summer while school is not in session. The partner agency will take the lead role in supporting libraries’ participation and agree to be the Fiscal Agent of record for the grant, disburse the funds, and be responsible for all grant requirements like contracts, fiscal records, and reports.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Applicant must be located in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Lunch at the Library Management Partner>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CalMoneySmart

    Open Date
    Apr 5, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
    Grant Program ID
    FY 2021-22
    Portal ID
    4987
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CalMoneySmart is a grant program created by Senate Bill 455 (Ch. 478, Stats. 2019), which established the Financial Empowerment Fund. Through this program, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) offers grants of up to $100,000 each to develop and deliver free financial education and empowerment programs to help unbanked and underbanked communities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Grant funded program should focus on unbanked and underbanked households.

    View Full Grant Details: CalMoneySmart>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California State Library High-Speed Broadband Grant

    Open Date
    Aug 21, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    N/A
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3447
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goal of this grant is to bring high-speed broadband to all California public libraries by connecting them to the California Research and Education Network (CalREN).

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: California State Library High-Speed Broadband Grant>/span>