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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Displaced Oil and Gas Worker Fund (DOGWF) Grant for Program Year 2023-24 (PY 23-24)

    Open Date
    Oct 3, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Employment Development Department
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $36,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Employment Development Department
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    46511
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The DOGWF PY 23-24 program grant will address the needs of displaced workers in the oil and gas sector. This initiative aims to support these workers in transitioning into sectors that match their skills and expertise and offer comparable wages. DOGWF awardees will act as lead organizations if proposals include a consortia or multiple partnerships.

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

    The grant targets three specific counties with particularly high concentrations of displaced or soon-to-be displaced workers: 1) Kern County, 2a) Contra Costa County, and 2b) Los Angeles County.

    View Full Grant Details: Displaced Oil and Gas Worker Fund (DOGWF) Grant for Program Year 2023-24 (PY 23-24)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2023-24 Human Trafficking Advocate (HA) Program RFP

    Open Date
    Sep 29, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $147,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    46469
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the Program is to provide funding to Victim Witness Assistance Centers (Centers) so the Centers can hire or dedicate at least one half-time advocate who will provide comprehensive services to victims/survivors of human trafficking. Human trafficking victims/survivors include sex and labor trafficking.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2023-24 Human Trafficking Advocate (HA) Program RFP>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program Year 2023-24 (PY 23-24)

    Open Date
    Oct 11, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Employment Development Department
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $9,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $350,000 – $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Employment Development Department
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    49259
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The FAP PY 23-24 grants will be awarded to research, design, and implement projects that focus exclusively on farmworker needs at a regional level by offering essential skills and upskilling training to either advance in the agricultural industry and/or prepare for advancement outside of the agricultural sector.

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

    Target regions were identified. Region 1 will serve farmworkers living in a county in the San Joaquin Valley and/or a Northern California county. Region 2 will serve farmworkers living in the Coastal and/or Southern California counties. Applicants can serve participants in any of the regions and/ counties if the need for services is supported and outlined in the proposal.

    View Full Grant Details: Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program Year 2023-24 (PY 23-24)>/span>
  • 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

    English Language Learner (ELL)Integrated Education and Training (IET) Fund Technical Assistance (TA) and Developmental Evaluation (DE) Program Year 2022-23 (PY 22-23)

    Open Date
    Nov 2, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Employment Development Department
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Employment Development Department
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    49676
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The ELL IET Fund TA DE awardee will be responsible for providing meaningful TA and evaluation to ELL IET Fund PY 22-23 program awardees as they design, develop, and implement projects that expand IET course offerings across the state and accelerate employment and re-employment strategies for English Language Learners; and for conducting an evaluation that summarizes lessons learned and makes recommendations for future projects.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    N/A

    View Full Grant Details: English Language Learner (ELL)Integrated Education and Training (IET) Fund Technical Assistance (TA) and Developmental Evaluation (DE) Program Year 2022-23 (PY 22-23)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Outdoor Equity Grants Program (OEP)

    Open Date
    Aug 28, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $50,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $20,000 – $700,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    45512
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    OEP will increase the ability of residents in low income communities to participate in outdoor experiences at state parks and other public lands by funding program operation and transportation costs. OEP encourages applicants to establish a home base in an underserved community as the hub for local activities and trips to natural areas. OEP empowers youth and families through outdoor leadership education, career pathways, and access to nature.

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

    The program criteria encourages applicants to establish a home base in an underserved community as the hub for local activities and trips to natural areas. "Natural Area Trips" from the community home base may be statewide within California. 

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

    State Small Business Credit Initiative Technical Assistance for Capital Readiness Program 2023: Capital Readiness Coaches

    Open Date
    Nov 17, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $20,919,903
    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
    50688
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The SSBCI TA Program provides recipient jurisdictions funding for: (1) capital readiness programs for existing small businesses and start-ups, and (2) technical assistance to small businesses applying for SSBCI funding and other government small business capital programs. SSBCI is designed to magnify the effects of the federal funds allocated through the program by stimulating increased investment in the small business community.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    Eligible Geographies

    The State of California

    View Full Grant Details: State Small Business Credit Initiative Technical Assistance for Capital Readiness Program 2023: Capital Readiness Coaches>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2024 Department of Pesticide Regulation Alliance Grants Program

    Open Date
    Aug 4, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $800,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    44003
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To promote safer, more sustainable pest management practices in California, the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) annually funds Alliance projects that promote or increase the implementation, expansion, or adoption of effective, proven, and affordable integrated pest management (IPM) systems or practices that reduce risks to human health and the environment in agricultural, urban, or wildland settings.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Work may be conducted outside of California, but justification must be provided and projects must primarily benefit the people of California.

    View Full Grant Details: 2024 Department of Pesticide Regulation Alliance Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Local Conservation Corps SB1013 Grant Program (FY 2022-23)

    Open Date
    Jan 12, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $10,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    LCC1
    Portal ID
    53709
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) offers the Local Conservation Corps SB 1013 Grant Program pursuant to SB 1013, Chapter 610, Section 34 (Atkins).  The purpose of the grant is to support beverage container litter reduction programs and beverage container recycling programs.  

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Local Conservation Corps are only certified as eligible if headquartered and operated within California.

    View Full Grant Details: Local Conservation Corps SB1013 Grant Program (FY 2022-23)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program

    Open Date
    Dec 19, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $7,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    53175
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The RSAT Program assists states and local governments in developing and implementing substance use
    disorder treatment programs in local detention facilities, and supports efforts to create and maintain community-based aftercare services for individuals who are/have been justice involved. Historically, the California RSAT Program has funded local detention facilities to provide in-custody treatment services with an aftercare component requirement.

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