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The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley – Severely Disadvantaged Community)

Santa Monica Mountains ConservancyNo deadline listed

Does this fit your business?

This is a California state grant from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for projects that protect and restore wildlife, habitat, and historical or archaeological resources, with a focus on the River San Fernando Valley severely disadvantaged community area. Only nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments with projects inside the Conservancy Zone can apply. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, should not bother applying.

Best for
Nonprofits doing habitat or resource restoration, Public agencies within the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone, Tribal governments with conservation or restoration projects
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Projects located outside the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (climate)
41
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
27
Worth Exploring
Education & TrainingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
21
Worth Exploring
Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
20
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
Show all 15 industries
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
Worth Exploring
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
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
Worth Exploring

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?
The per-award amount is not published as a fixed amount; it depends on the applications received. The total program funding is $4,000,000, and funds must be encumbered by 6/30/26. Funding is provided as reimbursements.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply. Projects must be located within the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone. 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 program explicitly states that for-profit businesses and small businesses may not apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are an eligible applicant type, provided the project is within the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone. No matching funds are required.

Summary

Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas.

About this grant

Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas.

This program supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68 authorizes $4 billion in general obligation to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection and outdoor access for all program. The Santa Monica Mountains conservancy's ("Conservancy") Proposition 68 Grant Program Guidelines ("Guidelines") Specifically pertain to grants funded by proposition 68 and administered by the Conservancy.  Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley – Severely Disadvantaged Community

Type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount; depends on the applications received Total available: $4,000,000.00 Matching funds: Not Required Funding method: Reimbursement(s) Funding source: State Deadline: Ongoing Award period: Encumber by 6/30/26 Source: California Grants Portal record 117489, 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: Projects must be within the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment

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