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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Explore the Coast

    Open Date
    Feb 17, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,000 – $50,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1668
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The ocean, coast, and beaches have long been recognized and used as spaces of joy, relaxation, and healing. The State Coastal Conservancy's Explore the Coast grant program seeks to provide coastal experiences for people and communities who face challenges or barriers to accessing or enjoying the coast.

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

    Projects must involve visiting the coast of California or the shore of San Francisco Bay. The Conservancy is very interested in supporting programs that bring participants to the coast from throughout the state of California.

    View Full Grant Details: Explore the Coast>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Riparian Habitat Conservation Program

    Open Date
    Jan 26, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $12,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4960
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) California Riparian Habitat Conservation Program (Program) is accepting concept proposals for projects that provide meaningful and sustainable improvements to riparian habitats.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects located in southern California will be prioritized, as well as projects that advance the California Biodiversity Initiative (Executive Order N-82-20). Southern California includes the following counties Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Imperial, Riverside, and San Bernardino.

    View Full Grant Details: California Riparian Habitat Conservation Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Local Government Waste Tire Amnesty Grant Program

    Open Date
    Mar 2, 2021
    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
    TA6
    Portal ID
    5158
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant program is designed to help divert waste tires from landfill disposal and prevent illegal tire dumping. Funds pay for waste tire collection events that are held in convenient locations for the public to bring in their used tires at no charge. An amnesty event may also consist of a coupon program that allows citizens to bring in their tires on specified days.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects serving disadvantaged communities (DAC) or are withing the Southern Border Region (San Diego and Imperial counties) will be considered for funding first.

    View Full Grant Details: Local Government Waste Tire Amnesty Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Fisheries Restoration Grant Program

    Open Date
    Mar 2, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $14,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5563
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce funding opportunities under the 2021 Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) Proposal Solicitation Notice (Solicitation) for projects that lead to process-based restoration, enhancement, or protection of anadromous salmonid habitat.

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

    See Table 1 FRGP Focus Watersheds for eligibility.

    View Full Grant Details: Fisheries Restoration Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Prop 1 Coastal Environmental Justice Solicitation

    Open Date
    Mar 15, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Ocean Protection Council
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $7,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $5,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Ocean Protection Council
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5677
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant round seeks to advance coastal projects that directly benefit communities entitled to environmental justice and that improve water quality through restoration, habitat enhancement, and resilience to climate change.

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

    For this solicitation, OPC is seeking projects that are located within or near a Community, and that are no more than 4 miles from the coast, preferably within 3 miles of the coast. Please see OPC's Priority Areas Map on the Prop 1 webpage to determine if your project is within or near a Community. Please see the solicitation for geographic requirements.

     

     

    View Full Grant Details: Prop 1 Coastal Environmental Justice Solicitation>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    FOREST HEALTH & WILDFIRE RESILIENCE PROGRAM

    Open Date
    Apr 14, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $12,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5908
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Conservancy’s Forest Health and Wildfire Resilience Program will fund approximately $12 million in grants for ready-to-implement projects that reduce the risk of wildfire on public and protected lands.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: FOREST HEALTH & WILDFIRE RESILIENCE PROGRAM>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Local Conservation Corps Grant Program

    Open Date
    Mar 18, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $24,781,298
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,770,091 – $1,770,115
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    RLC36
    Portal ID
    5704
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Local Conservation Corps (LCC) Grant Program provides grants to certified community conservation corps to serve youth 18-25 years of age with a 3 component program including job skills in recycling, education and career education.  LCCs provide beverage container litter reduction programs, and waste tire, E-waste and used oil recycling-related services.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    All services are to be provided within the State of California.

    View Full Grant Details: Local Conservation Corps Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021 Immediate Action Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program

    Open Date
    Apr 13, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $20,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5692
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The specific focus of the 2021 Immediate Action Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program is the implementation of forest health projects that address wildfire recovery and resilience and support the goals of California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan and SNC’s Watershed Improvement Program. The program aims to support projects that result in a combination of multiple watershed, ecosystem, and community benefits.

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

    The Sierra Nevada Conservancy region as defined by the Conservancy's current governing legislation. The Sierra Nevada region stretches from Modoc County in the north to Kern County in the south and covers 25 million acres and all or part of 22 counties.

    View Full Grant Details: 2021 Immediate Action Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Explore the Coast Overnight Pre-Proposal Solicitation

    Open Date
    Mar 2, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $11,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5587
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Explore the Coast Overnight Program aims to expand opportunities for all Californians to stay overnight and experience the coast. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Explore the Coast Overnight Pre-Proposal Solicitation>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE)

    Open Date
    Mar 15, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    SAVE21
    Portal ID
    4708
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Improve public and navigational safety and reduce environmental damage.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    California navigable waterways

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE)>/span>