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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation

    Open Date
    May 23, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Natural Resources Agency
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $8,334,511
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $1,500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Natural Resources Agency
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    29960
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The EEM Program is an annual program established by legislation in 1989 and amended on September 26, 2013. It offers grants to local, state, and federal governmental agencies, and to nonprofit organizations for projects to mitigate the environmental impacts caused by new or modified public transportation facilities. There are three types of EEM project: Urban Forestry, Resource Lands, and Mitigation Projects Beyond the Scope of the Lead Agency.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide

    North/South Split

    An attempt will be made to award 40% of the total funding to projects in northern counties and 60% of the total funding to projects in southern counties. The following are defined as southern counties: San Luis Obispo, Kern, Mono, Tulare, Inyo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, and Imperial. All other counties are considered northern counties

    View Full Grant Details: Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CAL FIRE Forest Health Research Program (FY 2022-23)

    Open Date
    Mar 23, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    26894
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The intent of CAL FIRE's Forest Health Research Program is to fund scientific research that expands our knowledge in topics related to forest health and wildland fire.  The outcomes of these projects will support agencies, organizations, landowners, and policy makers, while furthering the goals of the California Forest and Wildfire Resilience Action Plan and California Climate Investments.

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

    Projects must be focused on and relevant to California forests and other ecosystems and their management. A significant portion of the geographic area proposed for study must be contained within California and may include adjacent lands contiguous and representative of California sites. Any sites external to California and discontinuous to study areas within the state require justification. Study areas may not be located outside the United States

    View Full Grant Details: CAL FIRE Forest Health Research Program (FY 2022-23)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Fruit Tree, Nut Tree, and Grapevine Improvement Advisory Board Research Grant

    Open Date
    Jan 2, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    26786
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Fruit Tree, Nut Tree, and Grapevine Improvement Advisory Board (IAB) funds research to promote the production of fruit tree, nut tree, and grapevines resulting in improved nursery stock. The intended research should address important disease and pest problems or other cultural aspects of fruit tree, nut tree, and grapevine nursery stock production. Funding is made possible from industry assessments.

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: California Fruit Tree, Nut Tree, and Grapevine Improvement Advisory Board Research Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage Program 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice

    Open Date
    Sep 8, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $30,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6847
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Program is seeking proposals for planning or implementation projects that construct, repair, modify, or remove transportation infrastructure or water resources infrastructure improving passage for wildlife or fish. Additional consideration will be given for projects that restore or enhance wildlife mobility or fish passage across barriers whose impacts on migration have been increased by drought conditions.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage Program 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Outdoor Equity Grants Program

    Open Date
    Sep 3, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $57,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6823
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Funds services/program operations including activities in a community and trips to natural areas throughout California.  Focuses on delivering environmental education and outdoor recreational activities, service learning, career pathways, and leadership opportunities through activities in the community and trips to natural areas that strengthen a connection to the natural world.

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

    Statewide in California

    View Full Grant Details: Outdoor Equity Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY21

    Open Date
    Jul 1, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $36,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $6,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6226
    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/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY21>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jun 15, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $650,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    TDA17
    Portal ID
    6181
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This competitive tire grant program provides opportunities to divert waste tires from landfills, prevent illegal tire dumping, and promote markets for recycled-content tire products. The Program provides assistance to civil engineers in solving a variety of engineering challenges using Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA), which is produced from shredded tires, is lightweight, free-draining, and a less expensive alternative to conventional aggregates.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Wildfire Recovery and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jan 3, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $25,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6148
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The primary priority of the 2022 Wildfire Recovery and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program is the planning and implementation of forest health projects that promote wildfire recovery and forest resilience and support the goals of California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan and the Sierra Nevada Conservancy Watershed Improvement Program.

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

    The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) region as defined by the Conservancy's current governing legislation. 

    View Full Grant Details: Wildfire Recovery and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Regional Park Program (Prop 68)

    Open Date
    Apr 20, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $23,125,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5941
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Regional Park Program will create, expand, or improve regional parks and regional park facilities.  This program is funded by Proposition 68 (2018 Bond Act) which is found in Public Resources Code §80065(a).

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide.  Project must qualify as a regional park.

    View Full Grant Details: Regional Park Program (Prop 68)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Proposition 1 – Round 2 Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Implementation Grant Program

    Open Date
    Mar 24, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $193,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5713
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The IRWM Grant Program is designed to encourage integrated regional strategies for water resource management in California by providing funding for projects and programs throughout the state including climate change adaptation, providing incentives for collaboration and setting priorities in water resource and infrastructure management, and improving regional water self-reliance while reducing reliance on Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

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

    Projects must be included in an adopted IRWM Plan that is consistent with the 2016 IRWM plan standards. The applicant must demonstrate that the project is listed in the IRWM Plan project list.

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 1 – Round 2 Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Implementation Grant Program>/span>