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Climate Adaptation and Resiliency

Wildlife Conservation BoardNo deadline listed

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This is a California state grant for conservation projects that build climate resilience on natural and working lands, run by the Wildlife Conservation Board. It is for nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments doing ecosystem restoration, land-management practices, or carbon sequestration work. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, cannot apply and should not spend time on it.

Best for
Environmental and conservation nonprofits, California public agencies, Tribal governments, Land managers doing climate adaptation or carbon sequestration projects
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Projects outside California
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (environment, conservation, climate)
83
Strong Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (stem)
53
Possible Match
Arts & CultureMatches your industry (arts)
51
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (social)
49
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; award sizes depend on the applications received. The total program funding is $10,000,000, and grant terms run 2-4 years.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply. Projects must be in California and consistent with the state's climate adaptation strategy and related statewide plans.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, are not eligible for this program.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are among the eligible applicant types, along with public agencies and tribal governments.

Summary

The Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program was created by AB109, which amended the Budget Act of 2017 to provide local assistance through the Wildlife Conservation Board for conservation projects focusing on resilience to projected climate impacts.

About this grant

The Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program was created by AB109, which amended the Budget Act of 2017 to provide local assistance through the Wildlife Conservation Board for conservation projects focusing on resilience to projected climate impacts.

These projects must be consistent with the State’s climate adaptation strategy (Safeguarding California Plan), contribute to the carbon sequestration goals of AB 32, and support WCB’s Strategic Plan. In addition, projects will be consistent with other statewide plans and priorities, including the California Water Action Plan and California State Wildlife Action Plan 2015 Update. Program funding is directed toward projects that: Protect and restore ecosystems on natural and working lands to provide climate change adaptation and resilience for wildlife.Assist natural and working lands managers in implementing practices that provide climate adaptation and resilience.Increase carbon sequestration in natural and working lands, and provide additional social, economic, and environmental benefits, or "co-benefits".

Type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount; depends on the applications received Total available: $10,000,000.00 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: 2-4 year grant terms A letter of intent is required. Apply at: https://wcb.us-1.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp Source: California Grants Portal record 83018, 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

  • Environment

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