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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2018-2019 San Joaquin Fish Population Enhancement Program

    Open Date
    Jul 2, 2019
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $38,970,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    2019SJFPEP
    Portal ID
    1092
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    SJFPEP funds projects through local assistance grants or direct expenditures to improve conditions for survival of various life stages of salmonids and other native fish populations in the lower San Joaquin River watershed, and to reduce vulnerability of native fishes to water diversions, predation, and other impacts to their populations at all life stages within or upstream of the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta (Delta).

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

    Limited in geographic scope to the tributaries of the San Joaquin River, including the Cosumnes, Mokelumne, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and the Merced rivers, and the San Joaquin River between its confluence with the Mokelumne River and its confluence with the Merced River. All projects must benefit native fishes in the lower San Joaquin River watershed

    View Full Grant Details: 2018-2019 San Joaquin Fish Population Enhancement Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2018-2019 Urban Streams Restoration Program Solicitation

    Open Date
    Jul 2, 2019
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $9,420,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    2019USRP
    Portal ID
    1074
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Since 1985, the Urban Streams Restoration Program provided more than 270 grants in accordance with California Water Code Section 7048, ranging from $1,000 to $1 million to communities throughout California. We fund planning and implementation projects that protect infrastructure by restoring streams, creeks, and rivers to enhance the environment for fish, wildlife, and people.

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

    The geographic scope of the USRP is statewide. Only projects benefiting disadvantaged communities may apply for planning-only grants, and these communities are exempt from the 20% match eligibility requirement.

    View Full Grant Details: 2018-2019 Urban Streams Restoration Program Solicitation>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2019 Forest Health Watershed Coordinator Grants

    Open Date
    Dec 7, 2018
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,890,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $235,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    F322921; F322922; F322923; F322924; F322925; F322926; F322927
    Portal ID
    3171
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the Forest Health Watershed Coordinator Grants is to fund watershed coordinator that support collaborative watershed improvement efforts to restore forest health and resilience.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    State of CA

    View Full Grant Details: 2019 Forest Health Watershed Coordinator Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2019-20 Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Land Use Planning Grants

    Open Date
    Feb 25, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,370,975
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3021
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Protect agricultural lands to support infill & compact development and to further the purposes of AB 32 by avoiding increases in the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural uses.

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

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: 2019-20 Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Land Use Planning Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2019-20 Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants

    Open Date
    Feb 25, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $49,675,196
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3024
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Protect agricultural lands to support infill & compact development and to further the purposes of AB 32 by avoiding increases in the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural uses.

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

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: 2019-20 Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2020 Natural Community Conservation Planning (NCCP) Local Assistance Grant Program

    Open Date
    Aug 14, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,576,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1110
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant (NCCP LAG) Program was created to assist local public and non-profit entities in the implementation of Natural Community Conservation Plans (NCCPs) throughout California. CDFW offers NCCP LAGs to eligible Applicants on an annual basis for the highest priority tasks needed to implement NCCPs. 

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

    Proposals must address the highest priority tasks associated with the implementation of approved NCCPs or NCCPs that are likely to be approved within 12 months.

    View Full Grant Details: 2020 Natural Community Conservation Planning (NCCP) Local Assistance Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2020 Pacific Flyway Conservation Proposal Solicitation Notice

    Open Date
    Oct 29, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $12,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1137
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) is inviting grant proposals for multi-benefit climate adaptation and resiliency projects that protect, restore or enhance migratory bird habitat associated with the Pacific Flyway.  These projects should seek to protect, restore or enhance migratory bird habitat, improve migratory bird habitat diversity, quality and connectivity, or improve management and ecological function of migratory bird habitat.

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

    Projects should be consistent with and seek to implement habitat and/or species conservation objectives of one of the five North American Migratory Bird Joint Ventures located within the State of California.

    View Full Grant Details: 2020 Pacific Flyway Conservation Proposal Solicitation Notice>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2020 Sustainable Groundwater Management Watershed Coordinator Grants

    Open Date
    Jul 29, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,540,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3168
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Watershed Coordinator Grant Program is to fund watershed coordinator to support implementation of groundwater sustainability plans consistent with Proposition 50 water bond funding.

     

     

     

     

    Eligible Applicants
    Eligible Geographies

    State of CA

    View Full Grant Details: 2020 Sustainable Groundwater Management Watershed Coordinator Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2020-2021 Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Land Use Planning Grants

    Open Date
    Apr 28, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $571,487
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    10433
    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.

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

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: 2020-2021 Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Land Use Planning Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2020-21 EMPG For Federally-Recognized Tribes In California RFP

    Open Date
    Jan 22, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $197,998
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5245
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the EMPG for Federally-Recognized Tribes in California (FY 2020 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
    View Full Grant Details: 2020-21 EMPG For Federally-Recognized Tribes In California RFP>/span>