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  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Stream Gage Improvement Program

    Open Date
    Oct 9, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $7,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    80876
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To better understand water resources statewide, DWR is seeking to fund public entities to improve stream gage infrastructure and bridge data gaps as part of the Stream Gage Improvement Program (CalSIP).

    Through CalSIP, public agencies can receive financial assistance to upgrade, reactivate, or install new surface water monitoring stations, at no additional cost to them, that share stream flow data to help inform water management decisions.    

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Stream Gage Improvement Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Financial Aid Program FY24

    Open Date
    Jan 1, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $11,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    24SUB000-00 Through 24SUB000-39
    Portal ID
    57786
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Assist local government agencies with funding for marine law enforcement.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    California

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Financial Aid Program FY24>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up and Abatement Grant Program FR85

    Open Date
    Oct 9, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    FR85
    Portal ID
    81284
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Farm & Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up & Abatement Grant program offers financial support to address the cleanup & prevention of illegal dumping on properties designated for agricultural purposes, as defined in California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section 17991(d). Each FY, there are 4 application cycles, & this is the third one. CalRecycle administers this program in accordance with Section 48100 of the Public Resources Code.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Sites must be located on 'Farm and Ranch' property, defined in CCR Section 17991(d) as range or agricultural land used for activities such as, but not limited to, commercial livestock/crop production (various). The site need not have active sales or production, but shall be appropriately zoned/otherwise authorized for agricultural activities. Appurtenant easements or right-of-ways such as, but not limited to, public roads and utilities included.

    View Full Grant Details: Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up and Abatement Grant Program FR85>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP) Program Year (PY) 2025-27

    Open Date
    Nov 21, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Industrial Relations
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $44,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $200,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Industrial Relations
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    83045
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The objective of this iteration of CWOP is to build upon lessons learned and successes achieved in previous iterations, with a renewed focus on fostering an informed, safe, and healthy workplace culture across California. This initiative aims to not only educate but also to inspire action and change in workplace rights and safety practices, ensuring that every worker has the knowledge and tools needed to protect themselves and their colleagues. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

     Applicants will identify the counties they will conduct outreach in, those counties will make up 11 Regions for CWOP. Some Regions will be classified as having an intended statewide reach. The grant fund should be spent in the county where the outreach will be conducted. Some Regions have specific disadvantaged target populations they are serving.

    View Full Grant Details: California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP) Program Year (PY) 2025-27>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    CAL FIRE Forest Health

    Open Date
    Nov 13, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    81164
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CAL FIRE’s Forest Health Program funds active restoration and reforestation activities aimed at providing for more resilient and sustained forests to ensure future existence of forests in California while also mitigating climate change, protecting communities from fire risk, strengthening rural economies and improving California’s water & air.

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

    California

    View Full Grant Details: CAL FIRE Forest Health>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Technical Assistance Grant (TAG)

    Open Date
    Jan 15, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Toxic Substances Control
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $40,000 – $150,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Toxic Substances Control
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    66024
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    DTSC’s Cleanup in Vulnerable Communities Initiative Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) will provide approximately $1.5 million in grant funding to California community organizations to engage in the cleanup process of contaminated properties in their communities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Site is in the State of California

    View Full Grant Details: Technical Assistance Grant (TAG)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    California State Duck Stamp Project Solicitation FY 2025-26

    Open Date
    Nov 18, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,840,840
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    83051
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goals of the Stamp Project, as described in legislation, are to protect, preserve, restore, enhance, and develop migratory waterfowl breeding and wintering habitat, evaluate habitat projects, and conduct waterfowl resource assessments and other waterfowl related research. To achieve these goals the Department has adopted the following four objectives:

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    California and occurring on state and federal lands.

    View Full Grant Details: California State Duck Stamp Project Solicitation FY 2025-26>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    2023-24 (Round 10) Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants

    Open Date
    May 9, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Other
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    62154
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Permanently protect croplands, rangelands, and lands utilized for the cultivation of traditional resources from conversion to non-agricultural uses.​ Protecting these lands promotes smart growth within existing jurisdictions, ensures open space remains available, and supports healthy agricultural and tribal food systems, and resulting food security.

    Please note: pre-proposals are required, deadline for submittal is January 31, 2025.

     

     

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

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: 2023-24 (Round 10) Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    2023-24 (Round 10) Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Land Use Planning Grants

    Open Date
    Oct 31, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    62157
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To protect critical agricultural lands, to support infill & compact development, and to avoid increases in the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural uses. Planning grants support the development of local and regional land use policies and economic development strategies to protect these agricultural lands.

    Note: pre-proposals are required, deadline for submittal is January 31, 2025.

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

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: 2023-24 (Round 10) Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Land Use Planning Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    2023-24 (Round 10) Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Capacity and Project Development Grants

    Open Date
    Oct 31, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    62166
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Permanently protect croplands, rangelands, and lands utilized for the cultivation of traditional resources from conversion to non-agricultural uses.​ Protecting these lands promotes smart growth within existing jurisdictions, ensures open space remains available, and supports healthy agricultural and tribal food systems, and resulting food security. 

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

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: 2023-24 (Round 10) Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Capacity and Project Development Grants>/span>