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Wildlife Conservation BoardNo deadline listed

Does this fit your business?

This is a California Wildlife Conservation Board grant for nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments building or planning public access to nature, such as trails, hunting and fishing access, and outdoor education. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, cannot apply and should not spend time on it. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Best for
California nonprofits running outdoor recreation or nature education projects, Public agencies developing public access facilities, Tribal governments seeking planning or construction funding for wildlife-oriented recreation, Projects serving disadvantaged communities with secured cost share
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Organizations outside California
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (environment, conservation)
74
Good Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education)
63
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitCurrently accepting applications
53
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
Worth Exploring
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
Worth Exploring
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
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 award amount is not published as a fixed amount; it depends on the applications received. The total program funding available is $3,000,000, and the award period is 5 years.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply. The program is statewide, limited to California, and a for-profit business may not apply.
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.

Summary

Wildlife Conservation Board’s Public Access Program’s projects should focus on creating meaningful outdoor experiences for all Californians. Projects should provide public benefits, leverage funding to produce the greatest benefit, and provide access to natural and wild areas.

About this grant

Wildlife Conservation Board’s Public Access Program’s projects should focus on creating meaningful outdoor experiences for all Californians. Projects should provide public benefits, leverage funding to produce the greatest benefit, and provide access to natural and wild areas.

Access to nature is critical to human health and wellbeing, yet outdoor access and its many benefits are not equitably distributed or equally welcoming to all communities. WCB supports California’s Outdoors for All Initiative by funding Planning and Construction projects that support wildlife-oriented recreation and nature-focused education throughout the state.   Planning grants are intended to support the development of projects that are likely to qualify for future implementation funding under this program. Implementation grants are intended for construction or enhancement of public access facilities. WCB is committed to providing support for the full range of outdoor activities that are compatible with our habitat protection mandate: Hunting and fishing Non-consumptive recreation including but not limited to birdwatching, hiking, cycling, and environmental education

Type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount; depends on the applications received Total available: $3,000,000.00 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: Federal and State Deadline: Ongoing Award period: 5 years Apply at: https://wcb.ca.gov/Grants Source: California Grants Portal record 83087, 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: Statewide

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Community development
  • Parks recreation

Set-asides

  • Disadvantaged

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