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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Environmental Enhancement Fund – 2024

    Open Date
    Jul 17, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $500,000 – $5,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    76545
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The objective of this grant program is to award grants to nonprofit organizations, cities, counties, cities and counties, districts, state agencies, and departments; and, to the extent permitted by federal law, to federal agencies to support environmental enhancement projects located within or immediately adjacent to waters of the state

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects located within or immediately adjacent to waters of the state, as defined in California Government Code (of Section 8670.3).

    View Full Grant Details: Environmental Enhancement Fund – 2024>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Rubberized Pavement Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jul 25, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,359,439
    Estimated Low/High
    $250,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    TRP17
    Portal ID
    78243
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the grant is to promote markets for Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC) products with crumb rubber derived from only California-generated waste tires.  The program is designed to encourage first-time or limited users of rubberized pavement in two project types: RAC Hot-Mix and Rubberized Chip Seal.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    The project(s) must be located in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Rubberized Pavement Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Water Desalination Grant Program Continuous Application Process Group 6 (CAP6)

    Open Date
    Sep 18, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    66186
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The objective of the Water Desalination Grant Program is to provide grant funds to eligible applicants to facilitate, where appropriate, the development of brackish water and seawater desalination projects to meet the water resources needs of the state. The focus of the Program is on the development of potable water for municipal uses.

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

    None

    View Full Grant Details: Water Desalination Grant Program Continuous Application Process Group 6 (CAP6)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2025 Department of Pesticide Regulation Research Grants Program

    Open Date
    Jul 31, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,900,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    60366
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To promote safer, more sustainable pest management practices in California, the Department of Pesticide Regulation's (DPR) Research Grants Program provides funding to advance integrated pest management (IPM) knowledge in agricultural, urban, or wildland settings. Projects should focus on reducing impacts to public health or the environment from pesticides of high regulatory interest.

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

    Work may be conducted outside of California, but justification must be provided and projects must primarily benefit the people of California. Travel outside the state of California is not reimbursable.

    View Full Grant Details: 2025 Department of Pesticide Regulation Research Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program (FY 2024-25 and 2025-26)

    Open Date
    Aug 7, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    RBC36 and RBC37
    Portal ID
    41570
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery offers the Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program pursuant to Section 14581(a)(4) of the Public Resources Code. The purpose of the grant is to issue up to $1,500,000 annually in the form of grants for beverage container recycling and litter reduction programs to promote increased recycling of beverage containers throughout California and reduce beverage container litter in the waste stream.

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

    California cities, counties, state agencies, and other local governmental entities.

    View Full Grant Details: Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program (FY 2024-25 and 2025-26)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up and Abatement Grant Program FR84

    Open Date
    Aug 5, 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
    FR84
    Portal ID
    78132
    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 FR84>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Partial Grant Program

    Open Date
    Sep 25, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    SWC 101
    Portal ID
    80834
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The program provides financial assistance in the form of reimbursement grants up to $750,000 in matching funds for eligible costs to assist public entities requiring financial assistance, and committed to accelerating the pace of cleanup, restoring sites, and protecting public health and safety and the environment.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Within the jurisdiction of the local or county agency.

    View Full Grant Details: Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Partial Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program

    Open Date
    Sep 25, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    SWC 100
    Portal ID
    80828
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This program provides financial assistance in the form of reimbursement grants up to $500,000 to help public entities accelerate the pace of cleanup, restore sites, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Eligible projects include solid waste cleanup project sites where cleanup is needed to protect public health and safety and/or the environment within the applicant’s jurisdiction.

    View Full Grant Details: Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2024 Alternative Manure Management Program

    Open Date
    Jul 23, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $17,400,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    78204
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) awards competitive grants to California dairy and livestock operations for the implementation of manure management technologies and practices other than dairy digesters that result in long-term methane emission reductions and maximize environmental benefits.

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

    The project site must be located on a commercial California dairy or livestock operation. Individuals and business entities receiving grant award funds must be located in California with a physical California business address.

    View Full Grant Details: 2024 Alternative Manure Management Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2024 Dairy Digester Research and Development Program

    Open Date
    Jul 23, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $8,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    9566
    Portal ID
    78174
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP), awards competitive grants to California dairy operations and digester developers for the implementation of dairy digesters that result in long-term methane emission reductions on California dairies and minimize or mitigate adverse environmental impacts.

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

    The project site must be located on a commercial California dairy operation. Individuals and/or entities receiving grant award funds must be located in California with a physical California business address.

    View Full Grant Details: 2024 Dairy Digester Research and Development Program>/span>