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Tahoe for All

Grantor:
Tahoe Conservancy
Portal ID:
178956
Status:
Active
Open Date:
7/1/26 15:59
Opportunity Type:
  • Grant
Last Updated:
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Categories:

Details

Purpose:

The Tahoe for All Grant Program (TFA Program) is the Conservancy's Outdoors for All Grant opportunity. The Goal of the TFA Program is to support programs and projects that provide positive and inclusive outdoor experiences for historically underserved and excluded communities by providing grants for programs and projects that address economic, physical, social, cultural, or other barriers to accessing outdoor experiences in Tahoe. 

 

Description:

Although Lake Tahoe is a world-class outdoor recreation destination, many people face barriers to accessing and enjoying its recreational opportunities. In California and nationwide, outdoor access and its benefits are not equitably available to all communities. Through the TFA Program, the Conservancy aims to increase access to Lake Tahoe and surrounding lands for historically underserved and excluded communities by providing grants for programs and projects that address economic, physical, social, cultural, or other barriers to accessing the Basin.  

Eligible projects/programs must show that the applicant will: 

Increase access by reducing economic, social, physical, cultural, or other barriers to visiting and experiencing the Basin; Provide or enhance recreational or educational outdoor experiences in the Basin; Implement the program or project within the California side of the Basin (the Conservancy’s Jurisdiction).  

The TFA Grant Program is not operated on a rolling basis and has grant application deadlines. Applicants must first submit a Pre-Application (letter of intent) by July 31, 2026, which the Conservancy will review for eligibility and alignment with TFA Program goals. After reviewing Pre-Applications, Conservancy staff will invite applicants to fill out the full application form. Applications are due by September 4, 2026. 

Conservancy staff will hold an online Technical Assistance Workshop on July 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to answer questions about the TFA Program and the application process. Register for the workshop by following this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n7-q81RxT16PbyFLzvPGHg. 

Conservancy staff are available to consult with grant applicants prior to, or during, any step in this process.

Please refer to the Conservancy website for the full 2026 Funding Announcement, Grant Guidelines, and Tahoe for All Program Description, Pre-Application Form, and application instructions. These guidance documents provide additional information on eligible projects, funding priorities, funding considerations, administrative requirements, and the grant process. For additional questions, please contact Conservancy staff at tahoeforall@tahoe.ca.gov.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Nonprofit
  • Public Agency
  • Tribal Government

Eligible Geographies:

California side of the Tahoe Basin

Matching Funding Requirement:

Matching funding is strongly encouraged

Important Dates

The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.
The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant.
December 2026
The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
Up to 3 years

Funding Details

The total projected dollar amount of the grant.
$300,000
A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
Dependent
Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
Dependent
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
Yes ( see Description for details )
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source.
No
The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number.
  • State

Funding Source Notes:

A portion of funds for this grant opportunity comes from the California General Fund, allocated to the Tahoe Conservancy, and California’s Climate Bond (Proposition 4).   Conservancy Proposition 4 funds primarily support projects that reduce climate impacts on disadvantaged communities and populations vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.  

The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
  • Reimbursement(s)

How to Apply

State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Resources

For questions about this grant, contact:
Kristin Anderson, 1-530-307-3944, tahoeforall@tahoe.ca.gov

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