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  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY23

    Open Date
    Jul 1, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $30,750
    Estimated Low/High
    $6,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    July 28, 2023, 11:05 am
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    43241
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant provides 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/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY23>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 2/1/24 23:59
    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:
    February 27, 2023, 2:21 pm
    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>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY23

    Open Date
    Jul 1, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $247,500
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    July 28, 2023, 11:03 am
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    43244
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant provides 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 FY23>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    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:
    May 8, 2023, 3:12 pm
    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
    Active 2/1/24 23:59
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY24

    Open Date
    Feb 2, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    May 3, 2023, 11:06 am
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    17441
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide resources to local agencies to repair or renovate public boating access facilities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Waterways within California

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY24>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 2/1/24 23:59
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY24

    Open Date
    Feb 2, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    February 27, 2023, 2:21 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    17432
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public non-motorized boating access.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Waterways within California

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY24>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 1/18/24 23:59
    Grant Title

    2024 Department of Pesticide Regulation Alliance Grants Program

    Open Date
    Aug 4, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $800,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    October 13, 2023, 9:33 am
    Grantor
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    44003
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To promote safer, more sustainable pest management practices in California, the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) annually funds Alliance projects that promote or increase the implementation, expansion, or adoption of effective, proven, and affordable integrated pest management (IPM) systems or practices that reduce risks to human health and the environment in agricultural, urban, or wildland settings.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

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

    View Full Grant Details: 2024 Department of Pesticide Regulation Alliance Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Lower American River Conservancy Program

    Open Date
    May 10, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,840,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    June 20, 2023, 8:31 am
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    10292
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Program was created to provide a state partner to work cooperatively with local agencies, particularly the County of Sacramento in its role as the manager of the American River Parkway (Parkway) and nonprofit organizations to help fund projects and provide grants to restore, enhance, interpret, protect, and improve public access to the Parkway’s natural, recreational, educational, and cultural resources.

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

    Lower American River

    View Full Grant Details: Lower American River Conservancy Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Proposition 68 Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jul 10, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Tahoe Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    May 15, 2023, 5:09 pm
    Grantor
    Tahoe Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1896
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The principal goal of the Conservancy's Prop 68 grant program is to support purposes set forth in the Conservancy's governing statutes and strategic plan, including stewarding Conservancy lands and protecting Basin communities from wildfire; restoring the resilience of Basin forests and watersheds; providing public access and outdoor recreation for all communities; and fostering Basinwide climate adaptation and sustainable communities.

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

    Lake Tahoe Basin

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 68 Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 2/1/24 23:59
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY24

    Open Date
    Feb 2, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    February 27, 2023, 2:19 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    17435
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public boat launching facilities, primarily for motorized vessels.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Waterways within California

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY24>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Explore the Coast Overnight

    Open Date
    Jul 6, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    July 30, 2020, 10:19 am
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1671
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Explore the Coast Overnight Program aims to create more opportunities for all Californians to stay overnight at the coast through the expansion or construction of hotels, motels, hostels, campgrounds, RV campgrounds, cabins, yurts, dorm rooms, and others.

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

    Priority will be given to projects that are on or near the California coast. Projects within 1.5 miles of the coast and/or within the coastal zone are highest priority. Projects farther from the coast can be considered. When projects are located farther than walking distance to the coast, existing and potential transportation options will be evaluated to ensure relatively easy access to the coast to the extent possible. 

    View Full Grant Details: Explore the Coast Overnight>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Public Access

    Open Date
    May 10, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    June 20, 2023, 10:12 am
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    10298
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Wildlife Conservation Board’s Public Access Program’s projects should focus on creating meaningful outdoor experiences for all Californians. Projects should provide public benefits, leverage funding to produce the greatest benefit, and provide access to natural and wild areas.

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

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Public Access>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 11/29/23 12:00
    Grant Title

    Lunch at the Library Summer 2024

    Open Date
    Sep 13, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,486,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    November 13, 2023, 1:47 pm
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    46013
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Funds and support are available for all California public libraries that help to provide USDA summer meals for children.  The Lunch at the Library program helps California public libraries:

    Establish library locations as USDA summer meal sites or take pop-up libraries to other USDA community meal sites and provide learning and enrichment opportunities and wraparound community services in conjunction with  meals served

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    All public libraries in California are eligible to apply.

    View Full Grant Details: Lunch at the Library Summer 2024>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    San Joaquin River Conservancy

    Open Date
    May 11, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    June 20, 2023, 9:42 am
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    10313
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the SJRC is to create the San Joaquin River Parkway (Parkway) to preserve and enhance the river’s extraordinary biological diversity, protect its valued cultural and natural resources, and provide educational and recreational opportunities for local communities and visitors.

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

    The San Joaquin River Parkway, which is defined by state law as approximately 5,900 acres on both sides of a twenty-two-mile long reach of the river between Friant Dam to the east and State Route 99 to the west, in Fresno and Madera Counties 

    View Full Grant Details: San Joaquin River Conservancy>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    San Diego River Conservancy Direct Grant Program

    Open Date
    May 10, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    San Diego River Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    June 28, 2023, 1:51 pm
    Grantor
    San Diego River Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8780
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Funding for this grant program was provided through the Budget Act of 2021-22 for local assistance projects.

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

    San Diego River Watershed and Consortium Watersheds

    View Full Grant Details: San Diego River Conservancy Direct Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 12/6/23 05:00
    Grant Title

    Regional Climate Collaboratives Program Round 2

    Open Date
    Jul 6, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Strategic Growth Council
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $8,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $500,000 – $1,750,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    July 6, 2023, 10:58 am
    Grantor
    Strategic Growth Council
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    29672
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Regional Climate Collaboratives (RCC) Program is designed to help communities establish partnerships, funding pathways, plan and policy readiness, and a local network of TA providers to pursue funding and implement climate projects. RCC funds collaboratives of cross-sectoral and community-rooted partners, seeking to advance both place-based and region-wide climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resiliency efforts.

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

    Projects may occur on state or federal lands, as long as the project area meets the eligibility requirements. The program has a regional and place-based component. Project Area requirements start on page 15 of the Round 2 Guidelines.

    View Full Grant Details: Regional Climate Collaboratives Program Round 2>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68

    Open Date
    Jul 14, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $8,700,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    June 1, 2023, 8:35 am
    Grantor
    Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2184
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This non-competitive grant program focuses on increasing public access to the Delta through recreation and tourism opportunities, historic and cultural preservation, and environmental education in order to promote a robust Delta economy.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The Conservancy will fund projects within or benefitting the Delta and Suisun Marsh. The Conservancy may fund a project outside the Delta and Suisun Marsh if the Conservancy Board makes all the findings described in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Reform Act of 2009, Section 32360(g).

    View Full Grant Details: Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Climate, Access, and Resource (CAR) Funding

    Open Date
    Feb 6, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $11,375,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    June 1, 2023, 1:07 pm
    Grantor
    Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    15266
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goals of the CAR Program are to fund a breadth of projects that benefit Delta communities in order to sustain the Delta’s heritage and enhance the unique values of the Delta today through the following activities, in order to promote a robust Delta economy: 1. Climate resilience 2. Community Access (including recreation and tourism, historical and cultural preservation, and environmental education). 3. Natural resource protection

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

    The Conservancy will fund projects within or benefitting the Delta and Suisun Marsh. The Conservancy may fund a project outside the Delta and Suisun Marsh if the Conservancy Board makes all the findings described in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Reform Act of 2009, Section 32360(g).

    View Full Grant Details: Climate, Access, and Resource (CAR) Funding>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 12/31/23 17:00
    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:
    December 30, 2022, 9:56 am
    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
    Active 12/14/23 17:00
    Grant Title

    Outdoor Equity Grants Program (OEP)

    Open Date
    Aug 28, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $50,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $20,000 – $700,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    August 28, 2023, 5:06 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    45512
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    OEP will increase the ability of residents in low income communities to participate in outdoor experiences at state parks and other public lands by funding program operation and transportation costs. OEP encourages applicants to establish a home base in an underserved community as the hub for local activities and trips to natural areas. OEP empowers youth and families through outdoor leadership education, career pathways, and access to nature.

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

    The program criteria encourages applicants to establish a home base in an underserved community as the hub for local activities and trips to natural areas. "Natural Area Trips" from the community home base may be statewide within California. 

    View Full Grant Details: Outdoor Equity Grants Program (OEP)>/span>
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