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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Proposition 1 Grant Program

    Open Date
    Nov 3, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4396
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Implement the California Water Action Plan in the Coachella Valley

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

    Within the Coachella Valley or in the surrounding mountains.

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

    2020 Pacific Flyway Conservation Proposal Solicitation Notice

    Open Date
    Oct 29, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $12,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1137
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) is inviting grant proposals for multi-benefit climate adaptation and resiliency projects that protect, restore or enhance migratory bird habitat associated with the Pacific Flyway.  These projects should seek to protect, restore or enhance migratory bird habitat, improve migratory bird habitat diversity, quality and connectivity, or improve management and ecological function of migratory bird habitat.

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

    Projects should be consistent with and seek to implement habitat and/or species conservation objectives of one of the five North American Migratory Bird Joint Ventures located within the State of California.

    View Full Grant Details: 2020 Pacific Flyway Conservation Proposal Solicitation Notice>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021 Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Grant

    Open Date
    Nov 24, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $250,000 – $800,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3189
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Clean Water Act Section 319 Grant Program awards grants to reduce and mitigate the effects of nonpoint source pollution - such as sediment, pesticides, and nutrients - to waters of the state.

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

    Projects must address a program preference, which is a specific watershed or waterbody and pollutant combination that is identified by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.  Program preferences are listed in the grant guidelines.

    View Full Grant Details: 2021 Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Grant Program’s Proposition 68 Implementation Round 1

    Open Date
    Nov 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $26,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $2,000,000 – $5,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4220
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The SGM Grant Program’s Implementation grants will utilize funds authorized by Proposition 68 to assist Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) implement their Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs). The program will provide financial assistance to GSAs for investments in groundwater recharge and projects that prevent or clean up contamination of a groundwater that serves as a source of drinking water.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The Implementation Round 1 grant solicitation is solely for critically overdrafted (COD) basins that are NOT adjudicated, seeking adjudication, or are listed as probationary by the State Water Resources Control Board.

    View Full Grant Details: Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Grant Program’s Proposition 68 Implementation Round 1>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Local Government Waste Tire Enforcement Grant Program

    Open Date
    Nov 23, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,050,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    TEA28
    Portal ID
    4501
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) administers a program to provide opportunities for the California Tire Recycling Management Fund to administer the Tire Recycling Act (Senate Bill 937, [Vuich, Statutes of 1990, Chapter 35]) and related legislation. This specific grant provides funding to city, county, and city and county agencies in California for waste tire enforcement activities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Local Government Waste Tire Enforcement Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Floating Restroom Grant Program FY20 (Second Run)

    Open Date
    Dec 16, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,170,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $138,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4837
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide resources for keeping boater sewage from lakes and reservoirs

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Inland Lakes and Reservoirs

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Floating Restroom Grant Program FY20 (Second Run)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grants (Section 6)- 2021

    Open Date
    Dec 14, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4687
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Department of Fish and Wildlife distributes federal funds for threatened and endangered species conservation and recovery through the Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program in coordination with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The primary objective of this Program is to help develop and implement state programs to conserve and recover federally threatened and endangered species.

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

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grants (Section 6)- 2021>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California State Duck Stamp Project

    Open Date
    Nov 16, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,135,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4486
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goals of the Stamp Project, as described in legislation, are to protect, preserve, restore, enhance, and develop migratory waterfowl breeding and wintering habitat, evaluate habitat projects, and conduct waterfowl resource assessments and other waterfowl related research. To achieve these goals the Department has adopted the following four objectives:

    1. Identify activities which are needed for the conservation and maintenance of California's waterfowl habitat on public land.
    2. Develop and fund project-specific strategies to protect, enhance, maintain or restore significant waterfowl habitat on public land.
    3. Develop and fund project-specific strategies to conserve waterfowl populations.
    4. Develop, administer, and fund a grants program for waterfowl conservation.
    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: California State Duck Stamp Project>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program Cohort 2

    Open Date
    Nov 20, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $51,788,690
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $2,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4534
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this grant program is to fund projects that assist with law enforcement efforts, fire protection efforts, or other local projects addressing public health and safety associated with the implementation of the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA).

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Must be in the State of California.

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program Cohort 2>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CDFA Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board Research and Outreach Program

    Open Date
    Dec 8, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4681
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture's Pierce's Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Board (CDFA PD/GWSS Board) provides funding support to research and outreach projects focused on protecting vineyards, preventing the spread of pests and diseases, and delivering practical and sustainable solutions.

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

    California state law prohibits paying expenses for travel to or within certain states within the U.S. Please see https://oag.ca.gov/ab1887 for more information.

    View Full Grant Details: CDFA Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board Research and Outreach Program>/span>