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  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Riverine Stewardship Program

    Open Date
    Jun 1, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $13,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Department of Water Resources
    Portal ID
    8321
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The RSP supports fish passage improvements & similar projects that increase ecological, stream management, climate, & community improvement benefits. Program goals include protecting, restoring, and enhancing the natural environment of riparian systems. RSP supports innovations in green infrastructure to provide habitat enhancements that benefit aquatic species and fish migration & help wildlife endure drought and adapt to climate change.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Geographic Limit of the “Delta export service area” and Counties within the Association of Bay Area Governments (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma), areas of the state outside the delta that receive water from the State Water Project or the Central Valley Project, either directly or by exchange, by means of diversions from the Delta.

    View Full Grant Details: Riverine Stewardship Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program

    Open Date
    Sep 1, 2010
    State Agency / Department
    State Treasurer's Office
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $100,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Treasurer's Office
    Grant Program ID
    (YY)-SM(###)
    Portal ID
    1971
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CAEATFA supports California's mission to provide financial incentives to cutting-edge companies by offering a sales and use tax exclusion to manufacturers purchasing equipment to promote alternative energy, advanced transportation and recycling, as well as advanced manufacturing. These manufacturers create tens of thousands of high-paying, permanent jobs that bolster the state's economy.

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

    Available statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    California Capital Access Program (CalCAP) for Small Business

    Open Date
    Jul 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Treasurer's Office
    Match Funding?
    2%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Treasurer's Office
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1803
    Opportunity Type
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The CalCAP for Small Business Program encourages banks and other financial institutions to make loans to small businesses that may have difficulty obtaining financing. The program features a loan loss reserve model which may provide up to 100% coverage to participating lenders on losses as a result of certain loan defaults. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies

    Small businesses must be located in California. Loans for areas with high unemployment rates or which have been declared disaster areas are eligible for additional funding.

    View Full Grant Details: California Capital Access Program (CalCAP) for Small Business>/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:
    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

    Small Community Clean Water/Wastewater (SCWW) Funding

    Open Date
    Jul 10, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $110,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1560
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The purpose of wastewater planning funding is to provide low-interest loans, grants, and principal forgiveness to small disadvantaged communities for planning/design and construction of projects that restore and maintain water quality in the state.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Small Community Clean Water/Wastewater (SCWW) Funding>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction

    Open Date
    Jun 8, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $280,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $2,000,000 – $10,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1053
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWRSF) program assists public water systems in financing the cost of drinking water infrastructure projects needed to achieve or maintain compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements and support to human right to water. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction>/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:
    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 Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Emergency Drinking Water / Cleanup & Abatement Account Programs

    Open Date
    Jun 8, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $9,700,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1107
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Cleanup and Abatement Account (CAA) funds may be utilized to fund: (1) projects that clean up and/or abate the effects of a waste on waters of the State, or (2) projects that address urgent drinking water needs.

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

    None.

    View Full Grant Details: Emergency Drinking Water / Cleanup & Abatement Account Programs>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Equitable Community Revitalization Grants (ECRG)

    Open Date
    Aug 9, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Toxic Substances Control
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $270,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Toxic Substances Control
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6460
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    DTSC’s Office of Brownfields Equitable Community Revitalization Grant will provide about $270+ million in grants through a competitive process for:

    Community-wide assessments
    Environmental investigations
    Environmental cleanups

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

    Site is in the State of California

    View Full Grant Details: Equitable Community Revitalization Grants (ECRG)>/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:
    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>