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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2018-2019 San Joaquin Fish Population Enhancement Program

    Open Date
    Jul 2, 2019
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $38,970,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    2019SJFPEP
    Portal ID
    1092
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    SJFPEP funds projects through local assistance grants or direct expenditures to improve conditions for survival of various life stages of salmonids and other native fish populations in the lower San Joaquin River watershed, and to reduce vulnerability of native fishes to water diversions, predation, and other impacts to their populations at all life stages within or upstream of the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta (Delta).

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    Limited in geographic scope to the tributaries of the San Joaquin River, including the Cosumnes, Mokelumne, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and the Merced rivers, and the San Joaquin River between its confluence with the Mokelumne River and its confluence with the Merced River. All projects must benefit native fishes in the lower San Joaquin River watershed
    View Full Grant Details: 2018-2019 San Joaquin Fish Population Enhancement Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

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

    Open Date
    Apr 22, 2019
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $222,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1089
    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 1 Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Implementation Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage 2020 Public Solicitation Notice

    Open Date
    May 18, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $17,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    999
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Priorities for this funding include construction of wildlife overcrossings and undercrossings, restoration of natural habitats that provide a visual screen in wildlife corridors, and removal of instream impediments to fish passage. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage 2020 Public Solicitation Notice>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund Grants Program

    Open Date
    Aug 1, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $600,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3120
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has established a grants program to support and advance the recovery and rehabilitation of injured, sick or orphaned wildlife in the state.

    Funds may be used to support operations, ongoing facility needs, innovation in wildlife care (e.g. rehabilitation techniques, enclosure designs, diet, behavioral enrichment); post-release monitoring, surveillance, data analysis; and conservation education.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies
    Eligible projects may be any nonprofit organization that operates a permitted wildlife rehabilitation facility, or as an authorized satellite facility (sub-permittee), anywhere in California.
    View Full Grant Details: Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program

    Open Date
    Aug 19, 2020
    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:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3504
    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
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Prop 68 Coastal Resilience Solicitation

    Open Date
    Aug 7, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Ocean Protection Council
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $8,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $2,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Ocean Protection Council
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3360
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    OPC is soliciting proposals for Proposition 68 grant funding to support projects that will address, create, or implement nature-based solutions and other sea-level rise adaptation strategies to build coastal resiliency. For more details on OPC’s priorities, please review our Strategic Plan.

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    To be eligible, project locations must benefit the coastal and San Francisco Bay Region.
    View Full Grant Details: Prop 68 Coastal Resilience Solicitation>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP)

    Open Date
    Aug 7, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Air Resources Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,200,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Air Resources Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2877
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The F-Gas Reduction Incentive Program seeks to promote the adoption of climate-friendly refrigerant technologies in retail food facilities in California by alleviating the barriers to their widespread adoption, namely the higher incremental cost and lack of familiarity.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    Applicants are not restricted to any geographical area within California.  Projects located in low-income or disadvantaged communities may be given preferential funding and may be eligible for larger funding amounts.
    View Full Grant Details: F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Department of Pesticide Regulation Research Grants Program

    Open Date
    Sep 1, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1194
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    DPR's Research Grants Program provides funding to develop practices that reduce the use of and risk from pesticides which are of human health or environmental concern in California.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    Projects must primarily benefit the people of California. Work may be conducted outside of California, but justification must be provided.
    View Full Grant Details: Department of Pesticide Regulation Research Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Request for Concept Proposals

    Open Date
    Sep 18, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $22,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $450,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4052
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds projects that enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. The SCBGP is designed to support all sectors of California's specialty crop industry and improve the performance of California specialty crops within local, domestic, national, and international markets. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Request for Concept Proposals>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Capture and Control System for Oil Tankers At Berth Project

    Open Date
    Sep 3, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Air Resources Board
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $10,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $0 – $10,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Air Resources Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3714
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Air Resources Board's goal under the capture and control solicitation is to demonstrate that the commercially available capture and control technologies currently used by container vessels or new innovative technologies can continue to be adapted for use on oil tanker vessels at berth.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    Eligible projects are required to achieve reductions in GHG, criteria pollutant, and toxic air contaminant emissions and must provide benefits to disadvantaged communities. Projects must be located at a California port or marine terminal that is within a disadvantaged community as defined by CARB’s SB 1550 and SB 535 Guidance.
    View Full Grant Details: Capture and Control System for Oil Tankers At Berth Project>/span>