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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2023/24 Effectiveness Monitoring Committee Request for Research Proposals to test the California Forest Practice Rules and related regulations

    Open Date
    Mar 24, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Board of Forestry
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $927,595
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Board of Forestry
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    27299
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Effectiveness Monitoring Committee is an advisory body to the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, intended to fund robust scientific research aimed at testing the efficacy of the California Forest Practice Rules and other natural resource protection statutes, laws, codes, and associated regulations, which address natural resource issues including, but not limited to, watershed science, wildlife concerns, and wildfire hazard.

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

    Proposed projects should focus on large, landscape-scale forestlands composed of one or more landowners, which may cover multiple jurisdictions. Proposed projects that have a wide geographic scope or a wide applicability of results within the State are preferred. Projects on public land may be eligible for EMC funding provided they clearly apply to the activities and systems that also exist on non-federal timberland. 

    View Full Grant Details: 2023/24 Effectiveness Monitoring Committee Request for Research Proposals to test the California Forest Practice Rules and related regulations>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Clean California Local Grant Program

    Open Date
    Apr 20, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $100 – $5,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    27413
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CA Department of Transportation developed the Clean California Local Grant Program through which funds will go to local communities to beautify and improve local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, and transit centers. Through the combination of adding beautification measures and art in public spaces along with the removal of litter and debris, this effort will enhance communities and improve spaces for walking and recreation.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    This is a statewide grant opportunity.  Examples of eligible project locations may include local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, transit centers, and other public spaces. It is recommended that projects are accessible by a multimodal transportation network. One project may contain multiple locations.

    View Full Grant Details: Clean California Local Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Tire-Derived Product Grant Program

    Open Date
    Apr 27, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    TDP21
    Portal ID
    61341
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Tire-Derived Product (TDP) Grant Program promotes markets for recycled-content products derived from waste tires generated in California and decreases the adverse environmental impacts created by unlawful disposal and stockpiling of waste tires.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Project must be located in California and a minimum of 2,500 California-generated waste tires must be used per application. Multiple products/projects may be combined to achieve this minimum. Project(s) must not have previously received CalRecycle grant funds.

    View Full Grant Details: Tire-Derived Product Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Water Efficiency Technical Assistance (WETA) -2022

    Open Date
    Apr 11, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $14,250,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    27356
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The WETA grant program is designed to facilitate technical assistance to agricultural operations for on-farm water and energy use efficiency and nutrient management. The program supports technical assistance in three forms:

    Evaluate irrigation system efficiency (e.g., mobile irrigation lab) and provide diagnostics, reports and recommendations. Provide pump efficiency testing. Provide water use efficiency and nutrient management training.

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

    The applicant must have a California mailing address. The project must benefit agricultural operations within California.

    View Full Grant Details: Water Efficiency Technical Assistance (WETA) -2022>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Organics Grant Program (FYs 2021-22 and 2022-23)

    Open Date
    Jun 12, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $154,960,671
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    ORG7
    Portal ID
    34214
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Organics Grant Program provides opportunities to further the purposes of the CA Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) and lower overall greenhouse gas emissions by expanding existing capacity or establishing new facilities in CA to reduce the amount of CA-generated green or food materials, or ADC being sent to landfills. Refer to the Organics Grant Program NOFA webpage,  https://calrecycle.ca.gov/climate/grantsloans/organics/fy202122fy202223/.

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

    Projects must be located in California and facilitate or result in California-generated green materials or food materials that are newly diverted from landfill disposal or alternative daily cover use.

    View Full Grant Details: Organics Grant Program (FYs 2021-22 and 2022-23)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2023-24 Sustainable California Libraries

    Open Date
    Apr 12, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $600,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $10,000 – $30,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    27362
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The LSTA-funded Sustainable California Libraries themed grant provides libraries the opportunity to design programming and educational opportunities focused on sustainability and climate resilience, by collaborating with project partners, community connections, and community members.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Grant is limited to California.

    View Full Grant Details: 2023-24 Sustainable California Libraries>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2023 Wildfire Recovery and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program

    Open Date
    Apr 17, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    27539
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The primary priority of the Wildfire Recovery and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program is the planning and implementation of forest health projects that promote wildfire recovery and forest resilience. This program seeks to create more-resilient forest landscapes, reduce wildfire risk, accelerate recovery from recent wildfires and supports projects that address these strategies.

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

    The Sierra Nevada region includes the mountains and foothills of the Sierra Nevada range, the Mono Basin, Owens Valley, the Modoc Plateau, and parts of the southern Cascade Range and Klamath Mountains. The region covers nearly 27 million acres and includes all or part of 24 counties in California.

    View Full Grant Details: 2023 Wildfire Recovery and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2022-23 (Round 9) Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants

    Open Date
    Apr 26, 2023
    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
    25766
    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.

     

     

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

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: 2022-23 (Round 9) Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    SB170 Grant for Santa Clara County

    Open Date
    Jun 16, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $2,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    DA-22-0001
    Portal ID
    34970
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    SB-170 Budget Act of 2021 appropriated $2,000,000 for a grant to Santa Clara County for litter abatement activities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Santa Clara County

    View Full Grant Details: SB170 Grant for Santa Clara County>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Healthy Soils Block Grant Pilot Program

    Open Date
    Apr 19, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $29,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $2,000,000 – $5,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    28055
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Healthy Soils - Block Grant Pilot Program is a part of the Healthy Soils Program, which stems from the California Healthy Soils Initiative, a collaboration of state agencies and departments that promotes the development of healthy soils on California’s farmlands and ranchlands. The Block Grant Pilot Program is designed to facilitate financial assistance to California agricultural operations through regional block grant administrators.

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

    All entities receiving grant funds must be located in California with a physical California business address.

    View Full Grant Details: Healthy Soils Block Grant Pilot Program>/span>