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  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    San Diego River Conservancy Direct Grant Program

    Open Date
    May 10, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    San Diego River Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    San Diego River Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8780
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Funding for this grant program was provided through the Budget Act of 2021-22 for local assistance projects.

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

    San Diego River Watershed and Consortium Watersheds

    View Full Grant Details: San Diego River Conservancy Direct Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Small Community Clean Water/Wastewater (SCWW) Funding

    Open Date
    Jul 10, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $110,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1560
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The purpose of wastewater planning funding is to provide low-interest loans, grants, and principal forgiveness to small disadvantaged communities for planning/design and construction of projects that restore and maintain water quality in the state.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Small Community Clean Water/Wastewater (SCWW) Funding>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program – Construction

    Open Date
    Jun 8, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $586,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1104
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Under federal and state law the primary purpose of the CWSRF Program is to provide financing for eligible projects to restore and maintain water quality in the state. The SWRCB also seeks to reduce the effects of climate change and to promote sustainable water resources for future generations. These objectives must be cost-effective and complement both the federal and state criteria and the policy goals of the State Water Board.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program – Construction>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction

    Open Date
    Jun 8, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $280,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $2,000,000 – $10,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1053
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWRSF) program assists public water systems in financing the cost of drinking water infrastructure projects needed to achieve or maintain compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements and support to human right to water. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) – Construction Grant

    Open Date
    Jun 3, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $250,000 – $5,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1008
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) promotes the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater (water recycling) in order to augment or offset fresh water supplies in California.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) – Construction Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Explore the Coast Overnight

    Open Date
    Jul 6, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1671
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Explore the Coast Overnight Program aims to create more opportunities for all Californians to stay overnight at the coast through the expansion or construction of hotels, motels, hostels, campgrounds, RV campgrounds, cabins, yurts, dorm rooms, and others.

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

    Priority will be given to projects that are on or near the California coast. Projects within 1.5 miles of the coast and/or within the coastal zone are highest priority. Projects farther from the coast can be considered. When projects are located farther than walking distance to the coast, existing and potential transportation options will be evaluated to ensure relatively easy access to the coast to the extent possible. 

    View Full Grant Details: Explore the Coast Overnight>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Proposition 1 Regionwide Grants

    Open Date
    Aug 21, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Prop 1 Regionwide
    Portal ID
    79604
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Priorities for RMC Prop 1 Grants:

    1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects

    2. Expand access to diverse populations

    3. High-need project implementation

     

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

    Eligible projects must be located within the RMC's approved territory. 

    Our territory covers eastern Los Angeles County and western Orange County. This vast and varied area includes mountains, valleys, rivers, coastal plain, and coastline. Our interactive map details our territory's boundaries.

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 1 Regionwide Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    California STEP Grant – Y11 Round 2

    Open Date
    Dec 18, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $500 – $10,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    0509
    Portal ID
    85316
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California State Expansion Program (STEP) grant offers financial assistance to eligible California small businesses seeking to expand into foreign markets through STEP Events and Export Vouchers. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies

    Must be organized or incorporated in the United States of America; Must have significant business operations in California. (Substantial presence in terms of workforce, facilities, and economic impact within that state); Must be registered to do business in the State of California and have a good standing with regulatory agencies; GO-Biz will assess the operating status of a company based on the business type:

    See detailed eligibility.

    View Full Grant Details: California STEP Grant – Y11 Round 2>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    2025 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Conservation Planning Assistance (Nontraditional Section 6)

    Open Date
    Dec 18, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $8,740,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    85307
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Support the development of new, or the renewal or amendment of existing, Habitat Conservation Plans and Conservation Benefit Agreements (formerly referred to as Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances).

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

    Statewide voluntary conservation efforts.

    View Full Grant Details: 2025 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Conservation Planning Assistance (Nontraditional Section 6)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Habitat Enhancement and Restoration

    Open Date
    Nov 18, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    83006
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this program is to provide assistance for the restoration and enhancement of fish and wildlife resources.

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

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Habitat Enhancement and Restoration>/span>