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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Climate Resilience & Community Access Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jan 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $200,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    CRCA 2023-04
    Portal ID
    53526
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Support planning and development of enforcement programs on conservation lands

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

    Applicants must be based in the Coachella Valley.

    View Full Grant Details: Climate Resilience & Community Access Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund

    Open Date
    Mar 12, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $50,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $5,000 – $20,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    60006
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Pursuant to the George H. W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Educational Fund and Fish and Game Code Section 1501.5(b), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has established a competitive grant program to fund projects that supports state and local efforts to educate and engage California’s Hispanic communities in metrocentric settings through bilingual, multigenerational, and multigendered programs, classes and fishing and boating activities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Project activities must be conducted in California (out of state projects are not eligible).

    In addition, an applicant's programs shall be Metro-centric: Program will encourage focus in California metropolitan areas.

    View Full Grant Details: George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Proposition 1 Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jan 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    NOFA 2023-01
    Portal ID
    53523
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Implement the California Water Action Plan in the Coachella Valley

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

    Within the Coachella Valley or its surrounding mountains.

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 1 Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Instream Flow Water Purchase Program

    Open Date
    Jun 12, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Other
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    34094
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Instream Flow Water Purchase Program (WPP) establishes financial instruments and agreements necessary to ensure water for beneficial instream flows are made available from those with legal rights to use or dedicate water.

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

    The WPP program shall focus on funding the acquisition of instream flows in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Watershed that can be made available below the furthest downstream reservoirs.

    View Full Grant Details: Instream Flow Water Purchase Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Coastal Stories

    Open Date
    Feb 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,200,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    57609
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    These grants fund storytelling installations or materials that authentically convey historically excluded communities’ perspectives and relationships to the outdoors and coast.

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

    Projects should research, develop, and present diverse stories of historically excluded communities in publicly accessible outdoor spaces on the coast, Santa Ana River watershed, and San Francisco Bay.

    View Full Grant Details: Coastal Stories>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    General Fund – Water Resilience Infrastructure – Water Recycling

    Open Date
    Jun 6, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $39,276,038
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $5,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    64491
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Note: Due to the anticipated reduction of funding, all grant is anticipated to be committed to existing project applications.    The purpose of the General Fund grant is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the planning and construction of water recycling projects that promote the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater in order to augment fresh water supplies in California.

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

    All community types are eligible for funding. This includes small and large communities, non-disadvantaged, disadvantaged, and severely disadvantaged communities.

    View Full Grant Details: General Fund – Water Resilience Infrastructure – Water Recycling>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Displaced Oil and Gas Worker Fund (DOGWF) Evaluation and Technical Assistance (ETA) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) for Program Year 2023-24 (PY 23-24)

    Open Date
    Feb 21, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Employment Development Department
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Employment Development Department
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    59046
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The DOGWF ETA PY 23-24 awardee will be responsible for providing technical assistance and evaluation for DOGWF PY 23-24 program awardees as they pioneer initiatives that guide displaced oil and gas workers into new jobs and career trajectories. The mission extends beyond singular sectors, committed to securing stable, well-compensated, and gratifying roles for these workers across diverse industries.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The ETA services for this grant will support the four organizations in the service counties listed below that were awarded program grants under the DOGWF Program PY 23-24 SFP.

    Kern/Inyo/Mono Consortium Workforce Development Area – Kern County Employers' Training Resource- Kern County

    Steelworkers Charitable and Educational Organization-Contra Costa, Kern, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo Counties

    Inter-City Services, Inc.- Contra Costa County

    View Full Grant Details: Displaced Oil and Gas Worker Fund (DOGWF) Evaluation and Technical Assistance (ETA) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) for Program Year 2023-24 (PY 23-24)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Fruit Tree, Nut Tree, and Grapevine Improvement Advisory Board Research Grant

    Open Date
    Jan 2, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    26786
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Fruit Tree, Nut Tree, and Grapevine Improvement Advisory Board (IAB) funds research to promote the production of fruit tree, nut tree, and grapevines resulting in improved nursery stock. The intended research should address important disease and pest problems or other cultural aspects of fruit tree, nut tree, and grapevine nursery stock production. Funding is made possible from industry assessments.

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: California Fruit Tree, Nut Tree, and Grapevine Improvement Advisory Board Research Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up and Abatement Grant Program FR82

    Open Date
    Jan 16, 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
    FR82
    Portal ID
    53715
    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 fourth cycle. 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 FR82>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grant Program (TCU20)

    Open Date
    Mar 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,250,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    TCU20
    Portal ID
    49730
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CalRecycle oversees the Waste Tire Cleanup Grant to provide funding for collecting, removing, transporting, recycling, and disposing of California waste tires from tire piles and illegal dumping areas.  Funds are limited to the removal of waste tires along public rights-of-way or on private property with less than 500 tires on site or 500 to 4,999 tires with affidavit from the property owner.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Existing tire cleanup sites of 10+ tires is a disadvantaged communities (DAC) of > 70% or are within the Southern Border Region (San Diego and Imperial counties) will be considered for funding first.  This includes tribal entities or the Southern border region (San Diego and Imperial counties) that are cleaning up tires on both sides of the border.

    View Full Grant Details: Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grant Program (TCU20)>/span>