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Regional Conservation Investment Strategies

Wildlife Conservation BoardNo deadline listed

Does this fit your business?

This is a California Wildlife Conservation Board program funding the development of Regional Conservation Investment Strategies, which are voluntary conservation planning documents led by public agencies. It is for nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments doing conservation planning work in California. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, should not bother applying because they are not eligible.

Best for
California public agencies developing regional conservation plans, Nonprofits working on habitat and species conservation planning, Tribal governments pursuing conservation priorities, Applicants in areas lacking an NCCP or regional HCP
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 (conservation)
73
Good Match
Arts & CultureMatches your industry (arts)
61
Good Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (stem)
61
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitCurrently accepting applications
56
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
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
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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 total program funding is $2,000,000, but individual award amounts are not published as a fixed amount; they depend on the applications received. Grant terms run 2-4 years.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply. The program is statewide in California, and a letter of intent is required.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, are not eligible to apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are among the eligible applicant types, along with public agencies and tribal governments.

Summary

WCB is seeking high-quality grant proposals for the development of RCIS's. CDFW's RCIS program encourages public agencies to develop regional conservation planning documents using the best available science to identify regional conservation priorities and other actions to help California’s species populations that may be vulnerable or declining by protecting, restoring, creating, and reconnecting

About this grant

WCB is seeking high-quality grant proposals for the development of RCIS's. CDFW's RCIS program encourages public agencies to develop regional conservation planning documents using the best available science to identify regional conservation priorities and other actions to help California’s species populations that may be vulnerable or declining by protecting, restoring, creating, and reconnecting their habitats.

An Regional Conservation Investment Strategy (RCIS) is a voluntary, non-regulatory document that provides guidance on actions that, if implemented, would result in effective regional conservation. And public agency may propose an RCIS that is developed in consultation with local agencies that have land use authority within the RCIS area. The RCIS Grant Program (Program) supports the following priorities: • Geographic areas lacking an NCCP or regional HCP (i.e., HCP’s that focus on regional conservation with large and interconnected reserve systems) • Geographic areas with a local (non-regulatory) conservation plan or strategy approved or adopted by a public agency • Proposals with matching funds (including in-kind match) • Proposals that demonstrate readiness and qualifications

Type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount; depends on the applications received Total available: $2,000,000.00 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 83000, 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
  • Environment
  • Science
  • Technology

Set-asides

  • Disadvantaged

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