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Desert Conservation Program

Wildlife Conservation BoardNo deadline listed

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This is a California state grant for protecting and restoring the Mojave and Colorado Deserts, run by the Wildlife Conservation Board. It is for nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, public agencies, and tribal governments doing land acquisition, restoration, or related conservation work. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, cannot apply and should not spend time on it.

Best for
501(c)(3) nonprofits doing desert conservation work, Federal, state, and local public agencies, Tribal governments and tribal entities, Projects involving land acquisition, habitat restoration, or listed-species recovery
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Organizations working outside the California desert region
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (conservation, climate)
49
Possible Match
Arts & CultureMatches your industry (cultural)
31
Worth Exploring
Education & TrainingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
25
Worth Exploring
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
22
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
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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
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?
No fixed award amount is published; awards depend on the applications received. The total program funding is $3,000,000, and cost share is not required, though applications with a higher proportion of secured cost share score more points.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, federal and state agencies, local public agencies, and tribal entities may apply. A for-profit business may not apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal entities are eligible, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC cannot apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status are eligible applicants.

Summary

As a result of efforts undertaken by individuals and entities with a strong interest in protecting the Mojave and Colorado Deserts, Assembly Bill 1183, now known as the California Desert Conservation Act, was approved by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 28, 2021. Passage of the California Desert Conservation Act established the Desert Conservation Program under the administration of the Wildlife

About this grant

As a result of efforts undertaken by individuals and entities with a strong interest in protecting the Mojave and Colorado Deserts, Assembly Bill 1183, now known as the California Desert Conservation Act, was approved by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 28, 2021. Passage of the California Desert Conservation Act established the Desert Conservation Program under the administration of the Wildlife Conservation Board.

The Desert Conservation Program includes the following actions: Protect, preserve, and restore the natural, cultural, and physical resources of the portions of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts region in California through the acquisition, restoration, and management of lands.Promote the protection and restoration of the biological diversity of the region. Provide for resilience in the region to climate change.Protect and improve air quality and water resources within the region.Undertake efforts to enhance public use and enjoyment of lands owned by the public. The Wildlife Conservation Board accepts pre-applications for acquisition, restoration, and management projects on a continuous basis. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to: Acquisition of land, especially parcels that are part of a wildlife movement corridor, contain water sources, have sacred or culturally significant tribal sites, protect listed species, or provide public accessRestoration of riparian and upland vegetationInvasive plant removal and control.Seed collection, processing, and propagationScientific studies, especially those that help aid in the recovery of listed species.

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: 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 83081, 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

Eligible entities include: federal and state agencies, local public agencies, tribal entities, and non-profits with 501 (c)(3) tax exempt status.

Geography: Desert Conservation Program Boundary Map

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment

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