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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2024/25 Effectiveness Monitoring Committee Request for Research Proposals to test the California Forest Practice Rules and related regulations

    Open Date
    Mar 22, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Board of Forestry
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $973,392
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Board of Forestry
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    60180
    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.

    View Full Grant Details: 2024/25 Effectiveness Monitoring Committee Request for Research Proposals to test the California Forest Practice Rules and related regulations>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act

    Open Date
    Apr 8, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $30,800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    59673
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To help create sustainable urban forests across the state, $30.8 million in funding will be available to support urban and community forestry projects in historically disinvested urban communities throughout California. 

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

    The project area must be in an "urban area" or "urban cluster," defined by the U.S. Department of Commerce as areas with a population of 2,500 or more persons. 

    100% of the funds awarded through this grant opportunity must be spent on projects within urban Priority Populations, which include state-designated disadvantaged communities (DAC), low-income communities (LIC), and/or low-income households (LIH).

    View Full Grant Details: California Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Workforce Development Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jun 4, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $3,885,061
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    WFD1
    Portal ID
    66351
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) was appropriated $5 million from the California Beverage Container Recycling Fund to support workforce development from AB179. 

    The goal of the Program is to provide employment and training opportunities for a new workforce to provide California Consumers with convenient opportunities to redeem California Redemption Value (CRV).

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Workforce Development Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Environmental Enhancement & Mitigation (2024)

    Open Date
    Apr 23, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Natural Resources Agency
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,700,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $750,000 – $1,500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Natural Resources Agency
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    61185
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The EEM Program is an annual program established by legislation in 1989 and amended on September 26, 2013. It offers grants to local, state, and federal governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations for projects to mitigate the environmental impacts caused by new or modified public transportation facilities. There are three types of EEM project: Urban Forestry, Resource Lands, and Mitigation Projects Beyond the Scope of the Lead Agency.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide

    North/South Split

    An attempt will be made to award 40% of the total funding to projects in northern counties and 60% of the total funding to projects in southern counties. The following are defined as southern counties: San Luis Obispo, Kern, Mono, Tulare, Inyo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, and Imperial. All other counties are considered northern counties

    View Full Grant Details: Environmental Enhancement & Mitigation (2024)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Equity, Engagement, and Education (EEE) Grant Account Cycle 2

    Open Date
    May 8, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Public Utilities Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,065,343
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Public Utilities Commission
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    61971
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Equity, Engagement, and Education (EEE) Grant Account Cycle 2 will award grants up to $200,000 for the purposes of building CBO, Tribal, and community capacity to understand and engage with CPUC decision-making processes.  This will enable CBOs and Tribes to have more influence over clean energy programs and support making these programs more accessible to their served communities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Equity, Engagement, and Education (EEE) Grant Account Cycle 2>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY23

    Open Date
    Jul 1, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $247,500
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    43244
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant provides resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways.

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

    California waterways

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY23>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY23

    Open Date
    Jul 1, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $30,750
    Estimated Low/High
    $6,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    43241
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant provides resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways.

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

    California waterways

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY23>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up and Abatement Grant Program FR83

    Open Date
    Jun 3, 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
    FR83
    Portal ID
    60192
    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 first one. 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 FR83>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Sea Otter Recovery Fund Grants

    Open Date
    Apr 15, 2024
    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
    60960
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Conservancy grants funded by the California Sea Otter Fund can be used for a variety of activities related to southern sea otter recovery and improving the nearshore ecosystem.

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

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

    Open Date
    Jun 7, 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
    67089
    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 awarded organizations under the DOGWF PY 23-24 SFP listed below:

    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

    Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County

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