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  • Deadline
    Closed
    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:
    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).

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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Climate Resilience and Community Access Grant Program 2022

    Open Date
    Nov 22, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,917,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $400,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    15746
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Enhance the Coachella Valley's capacity to respond to climate change, provide equitable access to outdoor recreation for all communities and improve natural resource management. The second round of Climate Resilience and Community Access Program 2022 (CRCA) funding is to incorporate Nature Based Solutions (NBS) into projects and programs in response to our climate crisis.   

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

    Within, or serving, the Coachella Valley or its surrounding mountains.

    View Full Grant Details: Climate Resilience and Community Access Grant Program 2022>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Climate Resilience and Community Access Grant Program

    Open Date
    Nov 9, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $400,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7583
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Enhance the Coachella Valley's capacity to respond to climate change, provide equitable access to outdoor recreation for all communities and improve natural resource management.

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

    Within, or serving, the Coachella Valley or its surrounding mountains.

    View Full Grant Details: Climate Resilience and Community Access Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Climate Resilience & Community Access Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jan 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $200,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    CRCA 2023-04
    Portal ID
    53526
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Support planning and development of enforcement programs on conservation lands

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

    Applicants must be based in the Coachella Valley.

    View Full Grant Details: Climate Resilience & Community Access Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Clean California Local Grant Program

    Open Date
    Apr 20, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $100 – $5,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    27413
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CA Department of Transportation developed the Clean California Local Grant Program through which funds will go to local communities to beautify and improve local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, and transit centers. Through the combination of adding beautification measures and art in public spaces along with the removal of litter and debris, this effort will enhance communities and improve spaces for walking and recreation.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    This is a statewide grant opportunity.  Examples of eligible project locations may include local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, transit centers, and other public spaces. It is recommended that projects are accessible by a multimodal transportation network. One project may contain multiple locations.

    View Full Grant Details: Clean California Local Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Central and South Coast Proposition 1 Grants, Coastal Conservancy

    Open Date
    Jun 10, 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
    1197
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This solicitation seeks to fund projects that improve water sustainability, enhance anadromous fish habitat, restore wetlands or implement urban greening. Eligible projects must be located in Central California (San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties) and Southern California (Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.

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

    Eligible projects must be located in Central California (San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties) and Southern California (Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.

    View Full Grant Details: Central and South Coast Proposition 1 Grants, Coastal Conservancy>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Grants

    Open Date
    Aug 17, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $575,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    44762
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has established a competitive grant program to support and advance the recovery and rehabilitation of injured, sick, or orphaned wildlife, and conservation education. Funding for this grant program is provided from the Native California Wildlife Rehabilitation Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund established pursuant to Section 18749.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

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

    Projects may occur anywhere in the State of Caifornia.

    View Full Grant Details: California Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California National Archery in the Schools Program (CalNASP) Equipment Grant

    Open Date
    Feb 6, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,200
    Estimated Low/High
    $3,200
    Funds Disbursement
    Other
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    G2298002
    Portal ID
    17465
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CalNASP is an affiliate of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP™)—a non-profit, international style archery program dedicated to providing students in grades 4-12 the opportunity to learn and participate in target archery.
    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) oversees the CalNASP program and trains teachers to use NASP certified equipment and lesson plans.

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects may occur on state or federal lands. The CalNASP grant is for equipment only. No funds will be distributed directly to schools. Funds will be used to purchase equipment, and equipment will be delivered directly to schools. 

    View Full Grant Details: California National Archery in the Schools Program (CalNASP) Equipment Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Creative Corps – Administering Organization Grant

    Open Date
    Apr 15, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Arts Council
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $59,400,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,000,000 – $5,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Arts Council
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    10007
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Creative Corps pilot program, a media, outreach, and engagement campaign designed to increase: (1) public health awareness messages to stop the spread of COVID-19; (2) public awareness related to water and energy conservation, climate mitigation, and emergency preparedness, relief, and recovery; (3) civic engagement, including election participation; and (4) social justice and community engagement.

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

    The CAC will identify a minimum of one and no more than three AOs in each regional and statewide service area, as follows:

    Statewide Service Area

    Bay Area Regional Service Area

    Capital Regional Service Area

    Central Coast Regional Service Area

    Central Valley Regional Service Area

    Far South Regional Service Area

    Inland Empire Regional Service Area

    South Regional Service Area

    Upstate Regional Service Area

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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Civil Liberties

    Open Date
    Feb 23, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,250,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $125,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    CCLPEP
    Portal ID
    9146
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Civil Liberties Program funds projects that educate the public about civil liberties injustices carried out against communities and individuals in the past as well as today. Projects may provide information about civil liberties injustices perpetrated based on an individual's race, national origin, immigration status, religion, gender, or sexual orientation, and the forced internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Grants are available for projects throughout California. 

    View Full Grant Details: California Civil Liberties>/span>