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  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Loan

    Open Date
    Jun 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1128
    Opportunity Type
    • Loan
    Purpose

    RUST loans may be used to finance up to 100 percent of the costs necessary to upgrade, remove or replace project tanks, including corrective actions, to meet applicable local state, or federal standards, including, but not limited to, any design, construction, monitoring, operation, or maintenance requirements adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 25284.1, 25292.05, 25292.4, or 41954.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies

    The grant applicant’s principal office and its officers must be domiciled in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Loan>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Explore the Coast Overnight

    Open Date
    Jul 6, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1671
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Explore the Coast Overnight Program aims to create more opportunities for all Californians to stay overnight at the coast through the expansion or construction of hotels, motels, hostels, campgrounds, RV campgrounds, cabins, yurts, dorm rooms, and others.

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

    Priority will be given to projects that are on or near the California coast. Projects within 1.5 miles of the coast and/or within the coastal zone are highest priority. Projects farther from the coast can be considered. When projects are located farther than walking distance to the coast, existing and potential transportation options will be evaluated to ensure relatively easy access to the coast to the extent possible. 

    View Full Grant Details: Explore the Coast Overnight>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Investigating Site Contamination Program (ISCP)

    Open Date
    Jul 7, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Toxic Substances Control
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $100,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Toxic Substances Control
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1626
    Opportunity Type
    • Loan
    Purpose

    Department of Toxic Substances Control's (DTSC) ISCP offers loans to eligible applicants, including governmental entities, private businesses, individuals, and non-profit organizations, to help finance environmental site assessments.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Urban properties only. Per Health and Safety Code § 80200-80280, 80350, and 80355, eligible properties include brownfields or underutilized properties in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Investigating Site Contamination Program (ISCP)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA) Exempt Facility Bond Financing Program

    Open Date
    Jul 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Treasurer's Office
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $550,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,500,000 – $550,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Treasurer's Office
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1848
    Opportunity Type
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The Pollution Control Tax-Exempt Bond Financing Program facilitates low cost capital through private activity, tax-exempt bonds. The securities pay for acquisition, construction or installation of qualified pollution control, water furnishing, waste disposal, waste recovery facilities and equipment. Tax-exempt bond financing assists qualified borrowers to obtain lower interest rates than are available through conventional loans.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies

    The facility and/or equipment being financed must be located in California.

    View Full Grant Details: California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA) Exempt Facility Bond Financing Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Coastal Conservancy Grants

    Open Date
    Jul 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1683
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Each year, the Coastal Conservancy issues millions of dollars in grants for projects that restore and protect the California coast, expand public access to it, and enhance its resilience to climate change. We fund a wide variety of projects along the California coast, San Francisco Bay, and in coastal watersheds.

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

    Our jurisdiction runs the length of the California coast and includes the San Francisco Bay Area, the Santa Ana River corridor, and coastal watersheds.  

    View Full Grant Details: Coastal Conservancy Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Small Community Clean Water/Wastewater (SCWW) Funding

    Open Date
    Jul 10, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $110,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1560
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The purpose of wastewater planning funding is to provide low-interest loans, grants, and principal forgiveness to small disadvantaged communities for planning/design and construction of projects that restore and maintain water quality in the state.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Small Community Clean Water/Wastewater (SCWW) Funding>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Small Community Drinking Water (SCDW) Funding Program

    Open Date
    Jul 10, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $50,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1797
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    • Loan
    Purpose

    Small Community Drinking Water (SCDW) Funding is available to assist small disadvantage communities to implement drinking water infrastructure improvement projects. The Program provides low-interest loans and grants for the planning/design and construction of drinking water infrastructure that are needed to address human health risks to drinking water and to achieve/maintain compliance with federal and state drinking water laws.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Small Community Drinking Water (SCDW) Funding Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Proposition 68 Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jul 10, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Tahoe Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Tahoe Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1896
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The principal goal of the Conservancy's Prop 68 grant program is to support purposes set forth in the Conservancy's governing statutes and strategic plan, including stewarding Conservancy lands and protecting Basin communities from wildfire; restoring the resilience of Basin forests and watersheds; providing public access and outdoor recreation for all communities; and fostering Basinwide climate adaptation and sustainable communities.

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

    Lake Tahoe Basin

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 68 Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Science and Lake Improvement Account Program

    Open Date
    Jul 10, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Tahoe Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $350,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Tahoe Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1899
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The principal goal of the Conservancy's Science and Lake Improvement Account program is to support near-shore environmental improvement program activities and projects, particularly projects that manage aquatic invasive species or improve public access to sovereign land in Lake Tahoe.

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

    Lake Tahoe Basin

    View Full Grant Details: Science and Lake Improvement Account Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF) Program

    Open Date
    Jul 13, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $100,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2001
    Opportunity Type
    • Loan
    Purpose

    IBank's ISRF Loan Fund program provides low-cost, direct loans to local governments and nonprofits sponsored by public agencies for a wide variety of public infrastructure and economic expansion projects (excluding housing) that improve and sustain communities, helping individuals and families thrive. We focus on small and mid-/moderate-sized local governments and special districts — including those in underserved regions and communities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    California

    View Full Grant Details: Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF) Program>/span>