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  • 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

    Sea Otter Recovery Grants

    Open Date
    Jul 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $165,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1686
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Grants for research, science, protection, or programs related to the Federal Sea Otter Recovery Plan or improving the nearshore ocean ecosystem, including activities to reduce sea otter mortality and for public outreach activities that encourage taxpayers to make contributions by voluntary checkoff on a tax return to the California Sea Otter Fund. The programs may also address pathogens and water and wastewater treatment technologies.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Sea Otter Recovery Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund Grants Program

    Open Date
    Aug 1, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $600,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3120
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has established a grants program to support and advance the recovery and rehabilitation of injured, sick or orphaned wildlife in the state.

    Funds may be used to support operations, ongoing facility needs, innovation in wildlife care (e.g. rehabilitation techniques, enclosure designs, diet, behavioral enrichment); post-release monitoring, surveillance, data analysis; and conservation education.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Eligible projects may be any nonprofit organization that operates a permitted wildlife rehabilitation facility, or as an authorized satellite facility (sub-permittee), anywhere in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program

    Open Date
    Aug 19, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $200,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3504
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Research proposals are currently being accepted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Vertebrate Pest Control Program (VPCP) within the Integrated Pest Control Branch.  Proposals may focus on research and/or education projects to enhance control measures of vertebrate pests that pose a significant threat to the welfare of state’s agricultural economy, infrastructure, environment, and the public.  

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

    Proposals that originate from outside of California are considered if the proposal includes relevance to vertebrate pest concerns within California. 

    View Full Grant Details: Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Reuse Grant Program (FY 2019-20)

    Open Date
    Aug 10, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $300,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    GRU1
    Portal ID
    3366
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Reuse Grant Program is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of cap-and-trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment-- particularly in disadvantaged and low-income communities.

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

    Projects must be located in California and facilitate reductions in GHG emissions and landfill disposal within the grant performance period.

    View Full Grant Details: Reuse Grant Program (FY 2019-20)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Proposition 1 Grant Program

    Open Date
    Aug 10, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Tahoe Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Tahoe Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3369
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The principal goal of the Conservancy 's Proposition 1 grant program is to support implementation of the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program by providing funding for multi-benefit stormwater, watershed and ecosystem restoration, aquatic invasive species, forest health, and sustainable communities projects. 

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

    Lake Tahoe Basin

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 1 Grant Program>/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 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

    2021 Noxious Weed Grant Program

    Open Date
    Aug 19, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,856,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $32,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3480
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) 2021 Noxious Weed Grant Program (NWGP) will award grants to eligible applicants within the State of California for the implementation of an integrated weed management plan.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The project site must be located within the state of California.

    View Full Grant Details: 2021 Noxious Weed Grant Program>/span>