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  • Deadline
    3/22/21 17:00 Active
    Grant Title

    Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance Grants

    Open Date
    Feb 25, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    February 26, 2021, 1:52 pm
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5554
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant solicitation is being conducted to ensure there are Technical Assistance Providers available to provide outreach to farmers and ranchers about Climate Smart Agriculture programs and assist them in accessing a diversity of funding sources.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Other
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    6/30/21 17:00 Active
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Operation and Maintenance Grant

    Open Date
    Dec 11, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $36,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    December 11, 2020, 1:04 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4699
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways.

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

    California waterways

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Operation and Maintenance Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    12/31/21 Active
    Grant Title

    Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Grant

    Open Date
    Jun 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $70,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    June 9, 2020, 8:43 am
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1131
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    RUST grants may be used to finance up to 100 percent of the costs necessary to upgrade, remove, or replace UST project tanks to comply with the requirements of Health and Safety Code sections 25284.1, 25292.05, 25292.4, 25292.5, or 41954.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies

    The grant applicant’s principal office and its officers must be domiciled in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    3/30/21 17:00 Forecasted
    Grant Title

    Alcohol Policing Partnership Program

    Open Date
    End of Winter 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $25,000 – $100,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    July 8, 2020, 4:33 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1755
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control provides funding up to $100,000 for local Police Departments and Sheriff’s Departments to reduce alcohol-related harm in California. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Other
    Eligible Geographies

    Must be a Police Department or Sheriff’s Department within California 

    View Full Grant Details: Alcohol Policing Partnership Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    3/4/21 15:00 Active
    Grant Title

    Health Careers Training Program – Mini-Grants

    Open Date
    Jan 29, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    January 29, 2021, 2:38 pm
    Grantor
    Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1188
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Mini-Grants are designed to strengthen the educational and social foundations by providing direct and indirect program support for underrepresented and/or disadvantaged individuals interested in pursuing healthcare careers.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Organizations must be located in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Health Careers Training Program – Mini-Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Forecasted
    Grant Title

    RCD Financial Assistance Program

    Open Date
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $135,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $0 – $2,700
    Funds Disbursement
    Current as of:
    January 11, 2021, 10:20 am
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3159
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The program will provide capacity building grants to Resource Conservation Districts.

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Other
    Eligible Geographies

    State of CA

    View Full Grant Details: RCD Financial Assistance Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    2/1/22 17:00 Active
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program

    Open Date
    Feb 9, 2021
    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:
    February 9, 2021, 1:57 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5401
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide resources for replacing or installing 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>/span>
  • Deadline
    3/15/21 17:00 Active
    Grant Title

    Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program

    Open Date
    Feb 25, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $200,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    February 25, 2021, 3:00 pm
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5548
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Research proposals are currently being accepted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Vertebrate Pest Control Program (VPCP) within the Integrated Pest Control Branch.  Proposals may focus on research and/or education projects to enhance control measures of vertebrate pests that pose a significant threat to the welfare of state’s agricultural economy, infrastructure, environment, and the public.  

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

    Proposals that originate from outside of California are considered if the proposal includes relevance to vertebrate pest concerns within California. 

    View Full Grant Details: Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    3/10/21 17:00 Active
    Grant Title

    Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund

    Open Date
    Feb 10, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $250,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $7,500 – $22,500
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    February 10, 2021, 5:15 pm
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5434
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Prevention Fund Program is supported by California taxpayer contributions and anticipates awarding up to $250,000 on a competitive basis to be distributed to municipal animal control agencies, and eligible society for the prevention of animal cruelty affiliates and humane society affiliates for the sole purpose of spay and neuter activities to eliminate cat and dog homelessness.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund>/span>
  • Deadline
    Ongoing Active
    Grant Title

    Science and Lake Improvement Account Program

    Open Date
    Jul 10, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Tahoe Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $350,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    July 30, 2020, 10:22 am
    Grantor
    Tahoe Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1899
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The principal goal of the Conservancy's Science and Lake Improvement Account program is to support near-shore environmental improvement program activities and projects, particularly projects that manage aquatic invasive species or improve public access to sovereign land in Lake Tahoe.

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

    Lake Tahoe Basin

    View Full Grant Details: Science and Lake Improvement Account Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Ongoing Active
    Grant Title

    404 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

    Open Date
    Oct 15, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    February 25, 2021, 5:32 pm
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4310
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds plans and projects that reduce the effects of future natural disasters. In California, these funds are administered by the Cal OES HMGP Unit. Eligible subapplicants include state agencies, local governments, special districts, and some private non-profits.

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

    Eligible subapplicants* from all California Counties may apply.

    View Full Grant Details: 404 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    6/30/21 17:00 Active
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant

    Open Date
    Dec 11, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $540,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    December 11, 2020, 1:02 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4696
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways.

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

    California waterways

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    12/31/21 Active
    Grant Title

    Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Loan

    Open Date
    Jun 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    June 9, 2020, 8:42 am
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1128
    Opportunity Type
    • Loan
    Purpose

    RUST loans may be used to finance up to 100 percent of the costs necessary to upgrade, remove or replace project tanks, including corrective actions, to meet applicable local state, or federal standards, including, but not limited to, any design, construction, monitoring, operation, or maintenance requirements adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 25284.1, 25292.05, 25292.4, or 41954.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies

    The grant applicant’s principal office and its officers must be domiciled in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Loan>/span>
  • Deadline
    3/22/21 12:00 Active
    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:
    February 24, 2021, 10:40 am
    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
    Forecasted
    Grant Title

    Local Airport Loan Program

    Open Date
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    January 27, 2021, 3:35 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5299
    Opportunity Type
    • Loan
    Purpose

    This program provides discretionary State loans to eligible public use airports for projects that enhance an airport’s ability to provide general aviation services.

     

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    California

    View Full Grant Details: Local Airport Loan Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Forecasted
    Grant Title

    CalMoneySmart

    Open Date
    April 1, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    January 12, 2021, 11:08 am
    Grantor
    Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
    Grant Program ID
    FY 2021-22
    Portal ID
    4987
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CalMoneySmart is a grant program created by Senate Bill 455 (Ch. 478, Stats. 2019), which established the Financial Empowerment Fund. Through this program, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) offers grants of up to $100,000 each to develop and deliver free financial education and empowerment programs to help unbanked and underbanked communities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Grant funded program should focus on unbanked and underbanked households.

    View Full Grant Details: CalMoneySmart>/span>
  • Deadline
    Ongoing Active
    Grant Title

    Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Program

    Open Date
    Jul 15, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    July 15, 2020, 9:23 am
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2589
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this program is to provide assistance for the restoration and enhancement of fish and wildlife resources.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Ongoing Active
    Grant Title

    Vibrant Recreation and Tourism Directed Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jul 13, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    July 28, 2020, 10:25 am
    Grantor
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1992
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This program aims to support innovative, collaborative efforts to enhance, promote, and develop sustainable recreation and tourism opportunities and increase access to public lands in the Sierra Nevada Region.

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

    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: Vibrant Recreation and Tourism Directed Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Ongoing Active
    Grant Title

    California Capital Access Program (CalCAP) California Air Resources Board (CARB) On-Road Heavy-Duty Vehicle Air Quality Loan Program

    Open Date
    Jul 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Treasurer's Office
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    July 28, 2020, 9:11 am
    Grantor
    State Treasurer's Office
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1806
    Opportunity Type
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The program is designed to help borrowers finance the purchase of heavy-duty diesel trucks driven primarily in California to comply with the State's engine emission standards.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies

    Must be located in California.

    View Full Grant Details: California Capital Access Program (CalCAP) California Air Resources Board (CARB) On-Road Heavy-Duty Vehicle Air Quality Loan Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    5/4/21 11:59 Active
    Grant Title

    Rural Fire Capacity

    Open Date
    Feb 23, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $500 – $20,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    February 23, 2021, 8:42 am
    Grantor
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5533
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Rural Fire Capacity (RFC) Program is a Federally-funded grant program that allows California to provide local and rural fire departments with minor firefighting, training, communications and safety equipment for their volunteer firefighters. 

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

    Rural area/community with a population of 10,000 or less.

    View Full Grant Details: Rural Fire Capacity>/span>
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