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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Outdoor Equity Grants Program

    Open Date
    Sep 3, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $57,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6823
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Funds services/program operations including activities in a community and trips to natural areas throughout California.  Focuses on delivering environmental education and outdoor recreational activities, service learning, career pathways, and leadership opportunities through activities in the community and trips to natural areas that strengthen a connection to the natural world.

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

    Statewide in California

    View Full Grant Details: Outdoor Equity Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

    Open Date
    Sep 7, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $22,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6337
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds projects that enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. The SCBGP is designed to support all sectors of California's specialty crop industry and improve the performance of California specialty crops within local, domestic, national, and international markets.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant

    Open Date
    Sep 10, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,600,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $0 – $62,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6853
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide boating safety education to the general public.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Waterways within California

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Recreational Trails Program (RTP)

    Open Date
    Sep 21, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    12%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,700,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6964
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the Recreational Trails Program is to provide for well managed OHV Recreation by providing financial assistance to eligible agencies and organizations that develop, maintain, operate, expand, support, or contribute to well managed, high-quality, OHV Recreation areas, roads, and trails, and to responsibly maintain the wildlife, soils, and habitat of Project Areas in a manner that will sustain long-term OHV Recreation.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    All Projects shall reside on public lands within the State of California.

    View Full Grant Details: Recreational Trails Program (RTP)>/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.

    . 

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

    WHALE TAIL® Grants

    Open Date
    Aug 25, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $50,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Commission
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2064
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    WHALE TAIL® Grants help people connect to the California coast and its watersheds through experiential education, stewardship, and outdoor experiences. WHALE TAIL® Grants focus on reaching communities that have historically received fewer marine education and stewardship opportunities, and strive for a broad geographic distribution throughout California.

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

    Grant projects must engage audiences within California, with a priority for communities that have historically received fewer opportunities for coastal and marine education and stewardship.

    View Full Grant Details: WHALE TAIL® Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021–23A Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP) Start-Up Sub-Grant

    Open Date
    Sep 28, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $13,100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $300,000 – $700,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    5710
    Portal ID
    24974
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Federal Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP) is a discretionary grant program administered by the Charter Schools Division. PCSGP 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: 2021–23A Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP) Start-Up Sub-Grant>/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

    Program Administrator Request for Application

    Open Date
    Nov 30, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Social Services
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $3,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Social Services
    Grant Program ID
    SG-PA-21-2024
    Portal ID
    7814
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    ​The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is conducting a competitive Request for Application (RFA) for the establishment of the Program Administrator (PA) model within the Immigration Services Funding (ISF) program.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Los Angeles, Bay Area, San Diego Regions

    View Full Grant Details: Program Administrator Request for Application>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund

    Open Date
    Nov 10, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $50,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $5,000 – $20,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7508
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Pursuant to the George H. W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Educational Fund and Fish and Game Code Section 1501.5(b), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has established a competitive grant program to fund projects that supports state and local efforts to educate and engage California’s Hispanic communities in metrocentric settings through bilingual, multigenerational, and multigendered programs, classes and fishing and boating activities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Project activities must be conducted in California (out of state projects are not eligible).

    In addition, an applicant's programs shall be Metro-centric: Program will encourage focus in California metropolitan areas.

    View Full Grant Details: George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund>/span>