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San Joaquin River Conservancy

Wildlife Conservation BoardNo deadline listed

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This is a California state grant for creating the San Joaquin River Parkway, funding land acquisition and habitat restoration within a defined 22-mile river corridor in Fresno and Madera Counties. It is for nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments; for-profit businesses, including small businesses, cannot apply and should not bother.

Best for
Nonprofits working on river conservation or public access, Public agencies in Fresno or Madera Counties, Tribal governments, Projects involving land acquisition or habitat restoration along the San Joaquin River
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Small businesses, Projects outside the San Joaquin River Parkway corridor
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (conservation)
69
Good Match
Arts & CultureMatches your industry (cultural)
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education)
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
50
Possible Match
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
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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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 —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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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; awards depend on the applications received. The total program funding available is $2,500,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply. For-profit businesses and small businesses are not eligible. All projects must be approved by both the San Joaquin River Conservancy Board and the Wildlife Conservation Board.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments are eligible; a for-profit business may not apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are an eligible applicant type, though projects must fall within the San Joaquin River Parkway geography in Fresno and Madera Counties.

Summary

The purpose of the SJRC is to create the San Joaquin River Parkway (Parkway) to preserve and enhance the river’s extraordinary biological diversity, protect its valued cultural and natural resources, and provide educational and recreational opportunities for local communities and visitors.

About this grant

The purpose of the SJRC is to create the San Joaquin River Parkway (Parkway) to preserve and enhance the river’s extraordinary biological diversity, protect its valued cultural and natural resources, and provide educational and recreational opportunities for local communities and visitors.

Activities eligible for the Program include: Property acquisition for resources conservation and public access Implementation of habitat enhancement and restoration of public or private lands  All projects must be approved by both the San Joaquin River Conservancy Board and the Wildlife Conservation Board to receive a grant award.

Type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount; depends on the applications received Total available: $2,500,000.00 Matching funds: Not Required (Cost share is not required but may be beneficial, in particular to complete a larger project. Applications with higher proportions of secured cost share contribution towards total project cost will score more points through the “Cost Share” application evaluation criterion.) Funding method: Advances & Reimbursement(s) Funding source: State Deadline: Ongoing Award period: June 30, 2027 A letter of intent is required. Apply at: https://wcb.ca.gov/Grants Source: California Grants Portal record 83114, 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: The San Joaquin River Parkway, which is defined by state law as approximately 5,900 acres on both sides of a twenty-two-mile-long reach of the river between Friant Dam to the east and State Route 99 to the west, in Fresno and Madera Counties.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment
  • Parks recreation

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