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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Impact Projects

    Open Date
    Jan 19, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Arts Council
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,156,514
    Estimated Low/High
    $0 – $20,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Arts Council
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8576
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Impact Projects grant program intends to support collaborative projects that center local artists and forms of arts and cultural expression in responding to issues facing California at this time, including the pervasive social, political, and economic inequalities experienced by those communities most vulnerable to, and adversely affected by, the COVID19 pandemic.

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

    California-based - Documentation of having a principal place of business in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Impact Projects>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    DPR Alliance Grants Program

    Open Date
    Sep 9, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $1,800,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6685
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To help ensure safe, effective pesticide usage in California, the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) annually funds Alliance projects that promote or increase the implementation, expansion, and/or adoption of effective and proven integrated pest management (IPM) systems or practices that reduce risks to public health and the environment in agricultural, wildland, or urban settings.

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

    Projects must primarily benefit the people of California. Work may be conducted outside of California, but justification must be provided.

    View Full Grant Details: DPR Alliance Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Explore the Coast

    Open Date
    Jan 6, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $9,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $200,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8411
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

     The Explore the Coast grant program seeks to provide enjoyable 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
    View Full Grant Details: Explore the Coast>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Environmental Enhancement Fund

    Open Date
    Jan 25, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8678
    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>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Fisheries Restoration Grant Program

    Open Date
    Mar 1, 2022
    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
    8534
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce funding opportunities under the 2022 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.  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

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant Program FY22

    Open Date
    Mar 7, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $200,000 – $400,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    9230
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provides funding for prevention plans and implementation activities that help protect California’s reservoirs from a quagga and zebra (dreissenid) mussel infestation.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Reservoirs within California.  Defined under California Water Code, Division 3, Part I, Chapter I, Section 6004.5, a "reservoir" is referred to as "any reservoir which contains or will contain the water impounded by a dam". 

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant Program FY22>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Civil Liberties

    Open Date
    Feb 23, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,250,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $125,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    CCLPEP
    Portal ID
    9146
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Civil Liberties Program funds projects that educate the public about civil liberties injustices carried out against communities and individuals in the past as well as today. Projects may provide information about civil liberties injustices perpetrated based on an individual's race, national origin, immigration status, religion, gender, or sexual orientation, and the forced internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Grants are available for projects throughout California. 

    View Full Grant Details: California Civil Liberties>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Parks Pass

    Open Date
    Apr 4, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    9833
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Research shows that spending time in the outdoors is associated with better mental and physical health.  California has a wealth of state parks, and many public libraries are likely within driving distance of one. By reducing barriers to park access and partnering with entities such as public libraries, the state can help more Californians explore the outdoors and gain the benefits of our parks.

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    California only. 

    View Full Grant Details: Parks Pass>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) FY22

    Open Date
    Mar 16, 2022
    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
    SAVE22
    Portal ID
    9677
    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) FY22>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Equipment Grant Program FY22

    Open Date
    Mar 16, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $0 – $120,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    BSEE22
    Portal ID
    9680
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Enhancing public boating safety.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    waterways within California

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Equipment Grant Program FY22>/span>