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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Program FY23

    Open Date
    Nov 1, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $40,000 – $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    15320
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To study problems of beach erosion and to construct projects to stabilize beaches and shoreline areas either through the strategic placement of sand or via hard structures like seawalls, groins, and rock revetments in concentrated areas to protect vital public infrastructure.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects must be on the open coastline or within the San Francisco Bay.

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Program FY23>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Public Beach Restoration Program FY24

    Open Date
    Nov 1, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    15%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $40,000 – $1,500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    15323
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The restoration, enhancement, and nourishment of public beaches through the cost-effective engineered placement of sand on the beach or in the nearshore environment.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects must be on the open coastline or within the San Francisco Bay.

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Public Beach Restoration Program FY24>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund

    Open Date
    Nov 15, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $50,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $5,000 – $20,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    15503
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Pursuant to the George H. W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Educational Fund and Fish and Game Code Section 1501.5(b), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has established a competitive grant program to fund projects that supports state and local efforts to educate and engage California’s Hispanic communities in metrocentric settings through bilingual, multigenerational, and multigendered programs, classes and fishing and boating activities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Project activities must be conducted in California (out of state projects are not eligible).

    In addition, an applicant's programs shall be Metro-centric: Program will encourage focus in California metropolitan areas.

    View Full Grant Details: George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Climate Resilience and Community Access Grant Program 2022

    Open Date
    Nov 22, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,917,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $400,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    15746
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Enhance the Coachella Valley's capacity to respond to climate change, provide equitable access to outdoor recreation for all communities and improve natural resource management. The second round of Climate Resilience and Community Access Program 2022 (CRCA) funding is to incorporate Nature Based Solutions (NBS) into projects and programs in response to our climate crisis.   

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

    Within, or serving, the Coachella Valley or its surrounding mountains.

    View Full Grant Details: Climate Resilience and Community Access Grant Program 2022>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Explore the Coast

    Open Date
    Dec 9, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $100,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    16229
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The State Coastal Conservancy’s Explore the Coast (ETC) grant program seeks to provide coastal experiences for people and communities who face challenges to accessing or enjoying the coast (“ETC Priority Communities”). ETC Priority Communities include but are not limited to lower-income individuals and households, people with disabilities, people of color, immigrant communities, and foster youth, among others.

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

    Projects must involve visiting the coast of California including the shores of bays. The Conservancy is interested in supporting programs that bring participants to the coast from throughout the state, including inland areas.

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

    Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Financial Aid Program FY23

    Open Date
    Jan 1, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $11,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    24SUB000-00 Through 24SUB000-39
    Portal ID
    16526
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Assist local government agencies with funding for marine law enforcement.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    California

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Financial Aid Program FY23>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Lunch at the Library 2023

    Open Date
    Jan 4, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    27383
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Funds and support are available for all California public libraries that help to provide summer meals for children and youth. The Lunch at the Library program helps California public libraries: ·  Establish library locations as USDA summer meal sites ·  Take pop-up libraries to other USDA community meal sites ·  Provide learning and enrichment opportunities and wraparound community services in conjunction with meals

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    All public libraries in California are eligible to apply.

    View Full Grant Details: Lunch at the Library 2023>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Fisheries Restoration Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jan 5, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $16,838,993
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    68229
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce funding opportunities under the 2023 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 (located in the PSN Guidelines) for eligibility.  Most coastal watersheds and some Central Valley watersheds that support salmonid's life history.

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

    Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G23

    Open Date
    Jan 11, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $30,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    16799
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Grants and Cooperative Agreements (GCA) Program provides for well managed Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation by providing financial assistance to eligible agencies and organizations that develop, maintain, operate, expand, support, or contribute to well managed, high-quality, OHV Recreation areas, roads, and trails, and to responsibly maintain the wildlife, soils, and habitat in a manner that will sustain long-term OHV Recreation.

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

    All Projects shall reside on public lands within the State of California.

    View Full Grant Details: Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G23>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program FY24

    Open Date
    Feb 2, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $150,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,000 – $10,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    17438
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide resources to replace or install signs at DBW funded boat launching facilities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    DBW funded facility in California

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program FY24>/span>