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Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)

San Diego River ConservancyNo deadline listed

Does this fit your business?

This is a California state grant from the San Diego River Conservancy for watershed, wildfire resilience, habitat, and public-access projects in the San Diego River and nearby watersheds. It is for nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments; for-profit businesses, including small businesses, cannot apply at all. If you are a for-profit owner, do not bother applying.

Best for
Nonprofits doing watershed, habitat, or trail work, Public agencies in the San Diego River, Sweetwater, Otay, or Tijuana River watersheds, Tribal governments pursuing cultural or land preservation projects
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Organizations outside the eligible Southern California watersheds
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (climate)
49
Possible Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (workforce)
36
Possible Match
Arts & CultureMatches your industry (cultural)
35
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitCurrently accepting applications
32
Worth Exploring
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
No fixed award amount is published; award sizes depend on the applications received. The total program funding is $8,000,000, and the award period is 2 years.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply. Projects must be located in the San Diego River Watershed or the Sweetwater, Otay, and Tijuana Rivers Watersheds. For-profit businesses are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments are eligible, and the facts state that a for-profit business or small business may not apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are an eligible applicant type. Matching funds are not required, and funding is provided through advances and reimbursements.

Summary

The purposes of Prop 4 include watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development that addresses needs related to this subdivision and to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon communities, fish and wildlife, and natural resources, and increase public access.

About this grant

The purposes of Prop 4 include watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development that addresses needs related to this subdivision and to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon communities, fish and wildlife, and natural resources, and increase public access.

Multi-benefit projects that advance a number of goals, including but not limited to: • Conserving land • Protecting resources • Reducing flood and fire risk • Improving water quality • Protecting and enhancing wildlife habitats and corridors • Completing the San Diego River Trail • Providing public access for the enjoyment of the San Diego River Park and open space, trails, campgrounds and park facilities • Removing invasive plant species from the watershed • Increasing native habitat and promoting the re-establishment of native species • Promoting cultural and tribal preservation, and historical interpretation of the San Diego River and its people

Type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount; depends on the applications received Total available: $8,000,000.00 Matching funds: Not Required Funding method: Advances & Reimbursement(s) Funding source: State Deadline: Ongoing Award period: 2 years Source: California Grants Portal record 175146, published by the State of California.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Eligible applicant types: Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government

Geography: San Diego River Watershed and Sweetwater, Otay and Tijuana Rivers Watersheds.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Community development
  • Environment
  • Parks recreation

Set-asides

  • Disadvantaged

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