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Lower American River Conservancy Program

Wildlife Conservation BoardNo deadline listed

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This is a California state grant for restoring, protecting, and improving public access to the American River Parkway in Sacramento County. It is for nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments doing habitat, recreation, education, or stormwater work on or near the Parkway. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, cannot apply and should not spend time on it.

Best for
Nonprofits doing habitat restoration or public access work on the American River Parkway, Public agencies, especially Sacramento County as Parkway manager, Tribal governments with projects in the Lower American River area, Organizations running interpretive, educational, or stormwater projects tied to the Parkway
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Small businesses and sole proprietors, Organizations with no connection to the American River Parkway or Lower American River
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (conservation)
75
Strong Match
Arts & CultureMatches your industry (cultural)
64
Good Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education)
63
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (nonprofit)
63
Good 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?
The award amount is not published as a fixed amount; it depends on the applications received. The total program funding is $2,500,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply. Projects must be in the Lower American River area, and all projects must be recommended by the Lower American River Conservancy Program Advisory Committee before going to the Wildlife Conservation Board for approval.
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, and a small business may not apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are an eligible applicant type, and the program was specifically created to work cooperatively with local agencies and nonprofit organizations on Parkway projects.

Summary

The Program was created to provide a state partner to work cooperatively with local agencies, particularly the County of Sacramento in its role as the manager of the American River Parkway (Parkway) and nonprofit organizations to help fund projects and provide grants to restore, enhance, interpret, protect, and improve public access to the Parkway’s natural, recreational, educational, and cultural

About this grant

The Program was created to provide a state partner to work cooperatively with local agencies, particularly the County of Sacramento in its role as the manager of the American River Parkway (Parkway) and nonprofit organizations to help fund projects and provide grants to restore, enhance, interpret, protect, and improve public access to the Parkway’s natural, recreational, educational, and cultural resources.

The acquisition, restoration, enhancement, and maintenance of fish and wildlife habitat and other natural resources, including resources impacted by wildfire, within and adjacent to the American River Parkway. The improvement and expansion of public access, recreational areas, and recreational facilities, including trails. The enhancement of interpretive and educational facilities related to the American River Parkway and its natural, cultural, and historic resources. The control and removal of invasive species and the propagation of native species. Improve and enhance lands within and adjacent to the American River Parkway. Projects funded on adjacent lands shall contribute to the advancement of American River Parkway values. Design, implement, and provide grants for stormwater capture and treatment projects to improve the quality of water that flows within and into the American River Parkway and to increase habitat for fish and wildlife. Stormwater projects may include lands within and adjacent to the American River Parkway and its tributaries downstream of the Nimbus Dam and within Sacramento County. All projects must be recommended by the Lower American River Conservancy Program Advisory Committee before proceeding to the Wildlife Conservation Board meeting for approval.

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 83084, 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: Lower American River

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment

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