This is a California state grant program for climate resilience, habitat restoration, and outdoor access projects in the Coachella Valley and its surrounding mountains. It is for nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments; for-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, cannot apply and should not spend time on it.
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (conservation, sustainability, climate) | 85 |
| Arts & CultureMatches your industry (cultural) | 54 |
| Education & TrainingMatches your industry (stem) | 54 |
| Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community) | 54 |
| Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
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.
The program makes grants to address climate resilience and nature-based solutions in conservation lands and improve sustainability in the Coachella Valley.
The program makes grants to address climate resilience and nature-based solutions in conservation lands and improve sustainability in the Coachella Valley.
Awards are made for projects that reduce climate change risks, protect natural and cultural resources, restore habitat and watershed systems, and improve public access to outdoor recreation within the Coachella Valley and its surrounding mountains. Eligible projects may include conservation land acquisition, habitat restoration and enhancement, watershed and ecosystem restoration, wildfire risk reduction, and improvements that expand safe and equitable access to parks, trails, and natural areas. Funding is provided through the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 (Proposition 4). Applications begin with submission of a Letter of Intent using the Conservancy’s Pre-Application Consultation Form. Following administrative review, eligible applicants may be invited to submit a full application. Additional information about the application process and eligibility requirements is available in the Proposition 4 Grant Program Guidelines on the Conservancy’s website. Projects that provide meaningful and direct benefits to disadvantaged communities (DACs), severely disadvantaged communities (SDACs), or vulnerable populations will receive priority consideration. Projects that demonstrate strong community engagement, leverage matching funds, support regional conservation objectives, and align with state initiatives such as California’s 30x30 conservation goal may also receive additional consideration during the evaluation process.
Type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount; depends on the applications received Total available: $11,000,000.00 Matching funds: 20% (Matching funds are not required but are strongly encouraged. Projects that include matching funds may receive priority consideration during the evaluation process. Applicants are encouraged to provide approximately 20% in matching funds. Matching funds may include cash or in-kind contributions that directly support the project, such as staff time, materials, equipment, or other project-related expenses.) Funding method: Reimbursement(s) Funding source: State Deadline: Ongoing Award period: As funding permits A letter of intent is required. Source: California Grants Portal record 162927, published by the State of California.
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
Eligible applicant types: Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government
Geography: Within the Conservancy's territorial jurisdiction.
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