California Consulting Releases List of Municipal Grants

 

MUNICIPAL GRANTS 

January 1, 2023 Volume 20, Issue 1 

 

Municipal & Nonprofit Grant Opportunities 

UPCOMING FUNDING (ALL CATEGORIES)  

California Strategic Growth Council: Community Resilience Centers Program Deadline: TBD - Release is scheduled for late Spring 2023 

Amount: Implementation grants: $5M - $10M; Planning grants: $200,000 to $500,000  Match: Not stated in draft guidelines 

Eligibility: Cities, counties, special districts, JPAs, COGs, nonprofits, tribes, CBOs, community development  finance institutions or community development corporations, emergency management, response,  preparedness and recovery service providers and organizations. All communities are eligible to apply. SGC  Staff will prioritize projects located in under-resourced communities. 

https://sgc.ca.gov/programs/community-resilience-centers/  

SGC’s CRC program will fund new construction and upgrades of neighborhood-level resilience  centers to provide shelter and resources during climate and other emergencies, such as extreme heat events  and poor air quality days. The program will also fund ongoing year-round community services and programs,  such as food distribution and workforce development training, that build overall community resilience. SGC  will prioritize community-serving locations across the state, such as schools, libraries, community centers,  health clinics, and places of worship. SGC’s CRC program will fund both planning and implementation  activities. 

There is a pre-proposal phase, which includes a 5-page concept paper. Those invited will submit full  applications. 

PG&E Empower EV Program 

Deadline: January 2023 

Amount: Up to $2,500 

Match: No 

Eligibility: See website for details 

www.pge.com/en_US/residential/solar-and-vehicles/options/clean-vehicles/... program.page  

For a limited time starting in early 2023, PG&E’s Empower EV program can offer income-eligible households  up to $2,500 in financial incentives. The program extends to qualifying customers in single-family households  who have recently purchased or leased an EV within six months prior to applying to the program. 

CalFire: Green Schoolyards 

Deadline: TBD - Comment period on draft guidelines due December 30, 2022.  

Amount: Implementation Grants: Between $1,000,000 and $30,000,000 per applicant including $2,000,000  max. per school campus included in the project. Planning Grants: Between $75,000 and $1,500,000 per  application including $100,000 max. per school campus included in the project. Funds paid on  reimbursement basis. Advance payment options available to nonprofits serving disadvantaged communities.  Match: All grant types require a cost share (matching) rate of 75/25 

Eligibility: Cities, counties, qualifying districts, or nonprofit organizations qualified under Section 501(c)(3)  of the Internal Revenue Code. Districts include, but are not limited to, school or park districts. Joint use  agreements between school districts and local park agencies are eligible to further the Outdoors for All  initiative.  

https://www.fire.ca.gov/grants/urban-and-community-forestry-grant-programs/  

Summary: Designing/implementing of Green Schoolyards projects with multiple benefits that give special  attention to reducing extreme heat, provision of shade to students during recess and outdoor learning, air  quality improvement, storm water management, water quality, or improvement of public health and/or  educational outcomes. Implementation projects shall include the planting of trees and should include  converting pavement to green spaces on school campuses with a priority on the child-accessible areas of  campus. Planning project should incorporate tree plantings and the conversion of pavement to green spaces  on school campuses with a priority on the child-accessible areas of campus in the campus design. 

Caltrans: Reconnecting Communities - Highways to Boulevards Pilot Program Deadline: TBD - Final guidelines expected late January 2023 

Amount: Planning grants: $500,000 to $2M; Capital Construction grants: $3M to $100M Match: Not required, but highly encouraged

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Eligibility: Planning: Local and regional agencies, JPAs, tribal governments, trasit agencies, nonprofits and  CBOs. Capital Construction: Must be the owner(s) of the facility that is 

creating the barrier for the community. Owner may submit a joint application with Caltrans, unit of local  government, tribal government or MPO. 

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/fed-and-state-programs/rc-h2b  

The Program goal is to provide funding for the purpose of awarding competitive grants for planning or  implementing the conversion or transformation of underutilized state highways into multimodal corridors that  serve residents of underserved communities. 100% of the program funds are awarded to projects that benefit  underserved communities. 

U.S. Department of Justice: BJA FY23 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Program Deadline: TBD - Likely August 2023 

Amount: Up to $4.2 million 

Match: No 

Eligibility: Counties, cities, special districts and tribal governments 

https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2022-171368  

JAG is responsible for distributing the critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas  including: 

• Law enforcement; prosecution and court; 

• Prevention and education; 

• Corrections and community corrections; 

• Drug treatment and enforcement; 

• Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement; and 

• Crime victim and witness initiatives. 

It also provides funding support for mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections  programs such as behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams 

Caltrans: Clean California (Cycle 2) 

Deadline: TBD - Call for Projects in January 2023; Deadline will be April 2023 

Amount: Up to $5 million 

Match: Match will range from 0% to 50%, depending on severity of disadvantage of community surrounding  project.  

Eligibility: Local or regional public agency, transit agency, or federally recognized tribal government.  Nonprofit organizations may partner with eligible applicants, as sub-applicants. At least 75% of the  population surrounding the project site(s) must be underserved.  

https://cleancalifornia.dot.ca.gov/local-grants/local-grant-program  

Pursuant to statute, the intent of the CCLGP is to achieve the following goals: 

1. Reduce the amount of waste and debris within public rights -of -way, 

2. pathways, parks, transit centers, and other public spaces. 

3. Enhance, rehabilitate, restore, or install measures to beautify and improve 

4. public spaces and mitigate the urban heat island effect. 

5. Enhance public health, cultural connections, and community 

6. placemaking by improving public spaces for walking and recreation. 

7. Advance equity for underserved communities. 

Caltrans: Climate Adaptation Planning – Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program Deadline: TBD - Tentatively opens December 2022/January 2023; TBD deadline February 2023 Amount: $50M for entire program 

Match: Yes - 11% 

Eligibility: TBD 

https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/climate-adaptation-planning-sustainable... program/#:~:text=The%20Climate%20Adaptation%20Planning%20grant,people%20and%20respects%20the %20environment  

Funds local and regional identification of transportation-related climate vulnerabilities through the  development of climate adaptation plans, as well as project-level climate adaptation planning to identify  adaptation projects and strategies for transportation infrastructure. This funding is intended to advance 

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adaptation planning on California’s transportation infrastructure, including but not limited to roads, railways,  bikeways, trails, bridges, ports, and airports. 

California State Library: California Civil Liberties Public Education Program 

Deadline: TBD - Next round expected to open late Fall 2022 (Not released as of 12/30/22) Amount: Up to $50,000 

Match: Yes - 1:1 

Eligibility: Units of local government and nonprofits 

https://www.library.ca.gov/grants/civil-liberties/  

The competitive grant program supports the creation and dissemination of educational and public awareness resources concerning the history and the lessons of civil rights violations or civil liberties injustices carried out  against communities or populations. These include, but are not limited to, civil rights violations or civil  liberties injustices that are perpetrated on the basis of an individual’s race, national origin, immigration status,  religion, gender, or sexual orientation. 

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (FEMA): Fiscal Year 2021 Staffing for Adequate Fire and  Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant 

Deadline: TBD – Likely February 2022 (Not released as of 12/30/22) 

Amount: No maximum stated – 2021 had $560M for approximately 500 awards 

Match: No 

Eligibility: Fire departments, cities, counties, nonprofits, tribal governments 

https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters/safer/documents  

SAFER grants provide financial assistance to help fire departments increase frontline firefighters. SAFER  offers grants to support activities in two activities: 

1. Hiring of Firefighters 

2. Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters 

California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency: Homeless Housing, Assistance and  Prevention (HHAP) Grant Program 

Deadline: TBD (Not released as of 12/30/22) 

Amount: TBD 

Match: TBD 

Eligibility: California’s Continuums of 

Care (CoC), as identified by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), large  cities (with a population of 300,000 or more as of January 1, 2020), and counties 

https://bcsh.ca.gov/calich/hhap_program.html  

Homeless housing assistance and prevention grant. An allocation to counties and cities and continuum of  care for various homeless and housing services. Allocations based on the homeless count of the City.  Applicants have to have a strategic plan to prevent homelessness in place. 

U.S. Department of Labor: Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated  Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Female Veterans’ and Veterans’ with Children  Program (HFVVWC) (referred to collectively as HVRP) 

Estimated Post Date: January 9, 2023 

Estimated Deadline: March 9, 2023 

Amount: Up to $500,000 

Match: No 

Eligibility: States, cities, counties, special districts, nonprofits, IHEs, public housing authorities, for-profits,  small businesses and tribal governments and organizations 

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=344019  

The intent of the HVRP grant program is to obtain high-quality career outcomes for veterans experiencing  homelessness. The Department encourages applicants to propose strategies to achieve economic  opportunity, address historical inequities, and provide equitable access and outcomes to marginalized  groups. To meet the fluctuations in the population and changing needs of veterans experiencing  homelessness, VETS requires grant recipients to provide an array of client-centered services utilizing a case  management approach that directly assists homeless veterans and provides critical linkages to a variety of  support services available in their local communities. The HVRP approach is focused on obtaining high-

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quality career outcomes for the veteran. Veterans are to receive the job training and employment services  required to re-enter and be successful in the labor force. To realize long-term benefits for veterans  experiencing homelessness, grant recipients must address the complex employment-related requirements  and support services necessary to meet the needs of this population. This can be achieved either through  direct services or through a robust referral system establishing tools, resources, and partnerships to identify,  recruit, prepare, and support veterans experiencing homelessness for employment success. Through one of  these methods, grant recipients will provide job placement, job training, job development, career counseling,  and resume preparation services among other services to assist with obtaining high-quality career outcomes.  The HVRP grant prioritizes ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all workers, providing opportunities for  marginalized communities and ensuring accessibility for underserved communities. Grant recipients will be  better able to deliver more outcomes that are equitable for marginalized veterans by understanding the  inequities that exist and by embedding equity into decision-making processes. Applicants are encouraged to  address systemic and programmatic barriers that have created employment and economic inequities for  historically marginalized populations, particularly Black, Indigenous, Latinx/Hispanic, Pacific Islander, other  people of color, and women. 

California Department of Housing and Community Development: Homekey 

Deadline: Closed. May 2, 2022 was previous deadline. 

Amount: Capital Award Per Door - $150,000 - $200,000; Operating Award per Unit - $1,000 -$1,400 per  Assisted Unit per month 

Match: Yes (see guidelines for details) 

Eligibility: State, regional and local public entities 

https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-and-funding/homekey 

Homekey is a statewide effort to sustain and rapidly expand housing for persons experiencing homelessness  or at risk of homelessness, and who are, thereby, inherently impacted by COVID-19 and other  communicable diseases. Program provides an opportunity for state, regional, and local public entities to  develop a broad range of housing types, including but not limited to hotels, motels, hostels, single- family  homes and multifamily apartments, adult residential facilities, and manufactured housing, and to convert  commercial properties and other existing buildings to Permanent or Interim Housing for the Target  Population. 

Cal OES - U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 State and Local  Cybersecurity Grant Program 

Deadline: TBD – DHS deadline for states is November 15, 2022, awards to be made December 31, 2022 Amount: TBD – California allocated $7.9 million total with 80% of funds to be distributed to local government. State-level grant solicitation likely issued first quarter 2023. 

Match: Yes  

Eligibility: States 

https://www.caloes.ca.gov/office-of-the-director/policy-administration/f... management/search-for-grants/ 

The goal of SLCGP is to assist SLT governments with managing and reducing systemic cyber risk. For Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, applicants are required to address how the following program objectives will be met in their applications: 

• Objective 1: Develop and establish appropriate governance structures, including developing,  implementing, or revising cybersecurity plans, to improve capabilities to respond to cybersecurity  incidents and ensure continuity of operations. 

• Objective 2: Understand their current cybersecurity posture and areas for improvement based on  continuous testing, evaluation, and structured assessments. 

• Objective 3: Implement security protections commensurate with risk. 

• Objective 4: Ensure organization personnel are appropriately trained in cybersecurity, commensurate  with responsibility. 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: FY 2023 Street Outreach Program Estimated Post Date: April 21, 2023 

Estimated Deadline: June 22, 2023 

Amount: $90,000 to $150,000 

Match: Yes

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Eligibility: States, cities, counties, special districts, school districts, IHEs, nonprofits, tribal governments https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=343709  

The Street Outreach Program provides street-based services to runaway, homeless, and street youth who  have been subjected to or are at risk of being subjected to sexual abuse, prostitution, sexual exploitation,  and severe forms of human trafficking in persons. These services, targeted in areas where street youth  congregate, are designed to assist such youth making healthy choices and providing them access to shelter  as well as basic needs, including food, hygiene packages and information on a range of available services. 

California Energy Commission: National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding Program (NEVI) Deadline: TBD – Set for release during Q1 2023 

Amount: TBD 

Match: TBD 

Eligibility: TBD 

Link: https://www.energy.ca.gov/event/workshop/2022-09/session-1-national-elec... funding-program-pre?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery  

CEC Solicitation Page: https://www.energy.ca.gov/funding-opportunities/solicitations  Background:  

NEVI provides $5 billion in formula grant funding to the states as part of the 2021 federal  Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). California’s share is expected to be $384 million, allocated  over 5 years. The primary policy objective for NEVI is to establish a coast-to-coast network of 500,000  modern, high-powered direct current (DC) fast chargers along the nation’s freeways and highways to enable  long-distance travel in zero-emission vehicles. 

The NEVI program designates Caltrans as the lead agency for California. Caltrans and the CEC are  collaborating on program design and implementation. This workshop will share the structure and  requirements that have been developed to implement the grant funding opportunity to deploy high-powered  DC fast chargers along California’s corridors. 

CalFire: Forest Health Research Program 

Deadline: TBD - Set to be released September 2022 (Not released as of 12/30/22) Amount: TBD 

Match: TBD 

Eligibility: TBD 

https://frap.fire.ca.gov/research-monitoring/forest-health-research-grants/  

The CAL FIRE Forest Health Research Program supports scientific studies that provide critical information  and tools to forest landowners, resource agencies, fire management organizations and policy makers across  California on a variety of topics related to forest health and management. 

CalFire: Urban and Community Forestry Program 

Deadline: TBD - Last round was due July 14, 2021 (Public comment period is open until January 13, 2023) Amount: $150,000 to $1.5 million 

Match: All grant types require a cost share (matching) rate of 75/25 

Eligibility: Cities, counties, qualifying districts, and nonprofits 

https://www.fire.ca.gov/grants/urban-and-community-forestry-grant-programs/  

Projects should provide environmental services and cost-effective solutions to the needs of urban  communities and local agencies. Benefits of the projects include reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,  increased water supply, clean air and water, reduced energy use, flood and storm water management,  recreation, urban revitalization, improved public health, and producing useful products such as biofuel, clean  energy, high quality wood and job creation. 

U.S. Department of Transportation: Rural Surface Transportation Program 

Deadline: TBD 

Amount: TBD - $2 billion for entire program FY22-FY26 

Match: TBD 

Eligibility: State, Regional transportation planning organizations, Local governments, Tribal governments https://www.transportation.gov/grants/rural-surface-transportation-grant 

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The Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program will support projects to improve and expand the surface  transportation infrastructure in rural areas to increase connectivity, improve the safety and reliability of the  movement of people and freight, and generate regional economic growth and improve quality of life.  Eligible Uses: Highway, bridge, or tunnel projects eligible under the National Highway Performance  Program, Surface Transportation Block Grant Program, or the Tribal Transportation Program; highway freight  project eligible under the National Highway Performance Program; highway safety improvement project;  project on a publicly-owned highway or bridge improving access to certain facilities that support the economy  of a rural area; integrated mobility management system, transportation demand management system, or on demand mobility services 

California Department of Parks and Recreation: Habitat Conservation Fund 

Deadline: TBD. Most likely March 1, 2023 (Not released as of 12/30/22) 

Amount: No minimum or maximum. $6 million for entire program. 

Match: Yes - 1:1 

Eligibility: Cities, counties and districts 

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21361  

Eligible projects include: nature interpretation programs to bring urban residents into park and wildlife areas,  protection of various plant and animal species, and acquisition and development of wildlife corridors and  trails. 

California Department of Parks and Recreation: Recreational Trails Program 

Deadline: TBD. Most likely March 1, 2023 (If federal funding is received) (Not released as of 12/30/22) Amount: Up to $1.56 million 

Match: Yes - 12% 

Eligibility: Cities, counties, districts, state agencies, federal agencies and nonprofits with management  responsibilities of public lands 

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24324  

The non-motorized RTP funds recreation trail projects are for pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians that  may also serve as non-motorized transportation corridors.  

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Estimated Post Date: November 21, 2022 (Not released as of 12/30/22) 

Estimated Deadline: January 20, 2023 

Amount: TBD. $33 million for entire program 

Match: No 

Eligibility: States, counties, cities, special districts, school districts, IHEs, nonprofits and tribal governments https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=341229  

The purpose of this program is to train advanced practice registered nursing (APRN) students to provide  primary care in rural and underserved communities. The program aims to do so by supporting innovative  academic-practice partnerships that prepare primary care APRNs for the unique challenges of practicing in  rural and underserved communities, thereby increasing access to needed primary care for these populations. 

CalRecycle: Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program 

Deadline: TBD (Not released as of 12/30/22) 

Amount: $150,000 to $250,000 

Eligibility: Local governments, nonprofits, IHEs, solid waste facilities, school districts, tribal entities https://calrecycle.ca.gov/climate/grantsloans/FoodWaste/  

The purpose of this competitive grant program is to lower overall greenhouse gas emissions by establishing  new or expanding existing food waste prevention projects (source reduction or food rescue for people) in  California to reduce the amount of food being disposed in landfills. 

CalRecycle: Organics Grant Program 

Deadline: TBD (Application materials tentatively available Winter 2023)  

Amount: Up to $3 million 

Eligibility: Local government, for-profits, IHEs, nonprofits, tribal governments 

https://calrecycle.ca.gov/climate/grantsloans/organics/ 

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The purpose of this competitive grant program is to further the purposes of the California Global Warming  Solutions Act (AB 32) and lower overall greenhouse gas emissions by expanding existing capacity or  establishing new facilities in California to reduce the amount of California-generated green materials, food  materials, or alternative daily cover (ADC) being sent to landfills. 

California Department of Parks and Recreation: Outdoor Equity Grant Program (Round 2) UPDATE: By Spring 2023, a draft Application Guide for Round Two will be posted here for public review and  comment. The Round Two application deadline will be announced after the Application Guide goes through a  public review and comment period. Applications will be due no earlier than November 2023. Deadline: TBD  

Amount: $20,000 to $700,000 

Match: No 

Eligibility: All Public Agencies (local, state, and federal government, school districts and educational  agencies, joint powers authorities, open-space authorities, regional open-space districts, and other relevant  public agencies); Nonprofits (501c3 organizations) 

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30443  

The Outdoor Equity Grants Program (OEP) will increase the ability of residents in low income urban and rural  communities to participate in outdoor experiences at state parks and other public lands. OEP grants will  improve the health and wellness of Californians by connecting underserved communities to natural areas  throughout California. 

Caltrans: Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) 

Deadline: Application window currently closed. Will reopen when additional funding is available. (Not  released as of 12/30/22) 

Amount: Based on population, centerline miles and lane miles. Maximum amount is $72,000. Match: The LRSP funds must be no more than 90% of the total project cost.  

Eligibility: Local agencies 

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/fed-and-state-programs/high... program/local-roadway-safety-plans  

A Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) can be a means for providing local and rural road owners with an  opportunity to address unique highway safety needs in their jurisdictions while contributing to the success of  the SHSP. The process of preparing an LRSP creates a framework to systematically identify and analyze  safety problems and recommend safety improvements. Preparing an LRSP facilitates the development of  local agency partnerships and collaboration, resulting in a prioritized list of improvements and actions that  can demonstrate a defined need and contribute to the statewide plan. The LRSP offers a proactive approach  to addressing safety needs and demonstrates agency responsiveness to safety challenges. An LRSP  provides a framework for organizing stakeholders to identify, analyze, and prioritize roadway safety  improvements on local and rural roads. The process of developing an LRSP can be tailored to local  protocols, needs, and issues. 

California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD): CalHOME Program - Disaster  Assistance (LOAN PROGRAM) 

Deadline: TBD (Scheduled Release: Fall 2022) (Not released as of 12/30/22) 

Amount: See NOFA for details on loan limits 

Eligibility: Local jurisdictions, tribal entities and nonprofit organizations in counties impacted by 2017, 2018,  and 2020 disasters included in six Federal Disaster Declarations. 

https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-and-funding/programs-active/calhome 

The following are eligible activities within the CalHome program: 

• First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Assistance 

• Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Assistance 

• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) or Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) Assistance • Technical Assistance for Self-Help Housing Projects 

• Technical Assistance for Shared Housing Programs 

• Homeownership Development Project Loans

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California Strategic Growth Council and California Department of Housing and Community  Development: Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (Round 7)  Deadline: TBD - Scheduled Release: January 2023 with March 2023 deadline 

Amount: The maximum AHSC Program loan or grant award, or combination thereof, for a TOD, ICP, and  RIPA Project is $50 million with a minimum award of $10 million. 

Eligibility: A Locality, public housing authority, redevelopment successor agency, transit agency or transit  operator, Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), local Transportation Commission, Congestion  Management Agency, Joint Powers Authority (JPA), school district, facilities district, University or Community  College District. Federally recognized Indian Tribe. 

https://sgc.ca.gov/programs/ahsc/ 

https://sgc.ca.gov/programs/ahsc/resources/  

The purpose of the AHSC Program is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through projects that  implement land-use, housing, transportation, and agricultural land preservation practices to support infill and  compact development, and that support related and coordinated public policy objectives, including the  following: 

1) reducing air pollution; 

2) improving conditions in disadvantaged communities; 

3) supporting or improving public health and other co-benefits as defined in Section 39712 of the Health  and Safety Code; 

4) improving connectivity and accessibility to jobs, housing, and services; 

5) increasing options for mobility, including the implementation of the Active Transportation Program  established pursuant to Section 2380 of the Streets and Highway Code; 

6) increasing transit ridership; 

7) preserving and developing affordable housing for lower income households, as defined in Section  50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code; and 

8) protecting agricultural lands to support infill development. 

PROPOSITION 68 FUNDING 

California Coastal Conservancy: Proposition 68 

Deadline: Ongoing 

Amount: $200,000 to $5 million 

Eligibility: Public agencies, nonprofits and tribal entities 

https://scc.ca.gov/grants/current-grant-opportunities/  

The purposes of Prop 68 include creating parks, enhancing river parkways, and protecting coastal forests  and wetlands. Prop 68 also provides funding for outdoor access, lower cost coastal accommodations and  climate adaptation. For most Prop 68 grants, the Conservancy will use a pre-proposal process. Pre proposals will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible projects include, but aren't limited to: 

• Developing plans and permits for projects that meet Prop 68 funding priorities  • Implement projects that meet Prop 68 funding priorities  

• Acquire property that furthers Prop 68 funding priorities 

Wildlife Conservation Board: Lower American River Conservancy Program (Proposition 68) Deadline: WCB will solicit grant proposals with the release of a solicitation, which will provide the solicitation schedule, and scoring criteria specific to the solicitation. It is expected that solicitations will be made once a  year, at a minimum.  

UPDATE: Program accepts proposal applications on a continuous basis. Please submit a pre-application (opens in new tab) to begin the process. Allow 45 days for WCB staff to review and respond to the pre application. Successful applicants will be asked to submit a Full Application. 

Amount: TBD 

Eligibility: Local agencies and nonprofit organizations with projects improving and enhancing lands within and  adjacent to the American River Parkway. 

https://wcb.ca.gov/Programs/Lower-American-River  

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 Parkway Manager, and nonprofit organizations to help fund 

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projects and provide grants to restore, enhance, interpret, protect, and improve public access to the  American River Parkway’s natural, recreational, educational, and cultural resources.  

Sierra Nevada Conservancy: Sierra Nevada Watershed Improvement Program (Proposition 68) Deadline: Concept proposals are accepted on a continuous basis and considered quarterly. Applicants may  be directed to submit a full proposal.  

Amount: $25 million for entire program 

Eligibility: Public agencies, 501c3 nonprofit organizations, federally recognized Indian tribal governments  located within a conifer or mixed-conifer forested area of the Sierra Nevada Region https://sierranevada.ca.gov/grants-and-funding-sources/applying-for-a-gr...  

The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 and the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 allocate funding to the  Conservancy for a competitive grant program supporting forest health projects that result in multiple  watershed benefits. 

INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES FUNDING 

California Department of Housing and Community Development: Infill Infrastructure Grant Catalytic  Qualifying Infill Area Program (Concept Proposal Application) 

Deadline: January 31, 2023, by 4:00 PM PT 

Amount: $5 million to $45 million (Dependent on jurisdiction size)  

Eligibility: Eligible Applicant is defined as a city, county, city and county, or public housing authority that has  jurisdiction over a CQIA. A metropolitan planning organization may participate as a co-applicant Program URL: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-and-funding/programs-active/infill-infrast...  Solicitation: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/docs/grants-and-funding/iigc-... solicitation-2022-11-30.pdf  

Summary: Under the program, grants are available as gap funding for infrastructure improvements  necessary for specific residential or mixed-use infill development. Many former commercial and underutilized  areas have great potential for the development of housing but lack the infrastructure necessary to facilitate  higher-density residential development. In addition to vacant infill parcels, IIGC proposals may include  industrial or business parks, vacant shopping centers, strip malls, or scattered sites with vacant or  underutilized structures. The IIGC program supports adaptive reuse of these structures or sites by providing  financial assistance for Capital Improvement Projects that are an integral part of, or necessary to facilitate  the development of housing within CQIA.  

Eligible improvements include, but are not limited to, development of parks or open space, water, sewer or  other utility service improvements, streets, roads, parking structures, transit linkages, transit shelters, traffic  mitigation features, site preparation or demolition, sidewalks, streetscape improvements and construction  and Rehabilitation3 expenses relating to repurposing non-residential buildings for residential uses. 

U.S. Department of Transportation: FY 2022 National Infrastructure Investments - Rebuilding  American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) 

Deadline: February 28, 2023 

Amount: $1 million minimum planning grant in rural areas and $5 million minimum planning grant in urban  areas. Maximum grant amount is $25M 

Match: Yes (20% for urban areas. May be less for projects located in rural areas and projects located in  areas of persistent poverty) 

Eligibility: Municipalities, counties, port authorities, tribal governments, metropolitan planning organizations  (MPOs) and other political subdivisions 

of State or local governments 

https://www.transportation.gov/RAISEgrants/raise-nofo  

RAISE provides funding for multi-modal, multi-jurisdictional projects that are more difficult to support through  traditional DOT programs. RAISE can fund port and freight rail projects, for example, which play a critical role  in our ability to move freight but have limited sources of Federal funds. 

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California Statewide Communities Development Authority: Statewide  

Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP)  

Deadline: Continuous 

Amount: Varies. Financing is for low interest, tax-exempt bonds. 

Eligibility: Public agencies 

http://cscda.org/Apply-Online/Statewide-Community-Infrastructure-Program 

In response to the increasing local agency staff time and budget pressures  

caused by new commercial, industrial or residential development, CSCDA  

offers the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (“SCIP”). 

USDA Rural Development: Community Facilities Grants & Loans 

Deadline: Continuous 

Amount: Varies by population & income (typically no larger than $30,000) 

Match: Varies by population & income (60% - 80%) 

Eligibility: Public bodies (including cities, counties, and local educational agencies); Community-based non profit corporations; Federally-recognized Tribes 

http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/CA-CFPrograms.html  

Community Facilities Programs provides grants to assist in the development of essential community facilities  in rural areas and towns of up to 20,000 in population. Grants are authorized on a graduated scale.  Applicants located in small communities with low populations and low incomes will receive a higher  percentage of grants. Examples of essential community facilities include: 

• Health care facilities such as hospitals, medical clinics, dental clinics, nursing homes or assisted  living facilities 

• Public facilities such as town halls, courthouses, airport hangars or street improvements • Community support services such as childcare centers, community centers, fairgrounds or  transitional housing 

• Public safety services such as fire departments, police stations, prisons, police vehicles, fire trucks,  public works vehicles or equipment 

• Educational services such as museums, libraries or private schools 

• Utility services such as telemedicine or distance learning equipment 

• Local food systems such as community gardens, food pantries, community kitchens, food banks,  food hubs or greenhouses 

WATER, WASTE & ENERGY FUNDING 

California Energy Commission: Food Production Investment Program 2022  

Deadline: January 25, 2023 

Amount: $100,000 to $6M 

Match: Yes - 35% 

Eligibility: Applicants must own or operate one or more food processing facilities, that is the site where  installation of grant funded equipment will occur.  

https://www.energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/food-production 

program?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery  

The goals of the program are to accelerate the adoption of advanced energy efficiency and renewable  energy technologies at California food processing plants, demonstrate their reliability and effectiveness, help  California food processors work towards a low carbon future, and benefit priority populations. The  technologies to be funded by this Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) will help reduce energy costs, maintain  product quantity and quality, and reduce GHG emissions associated with food production. 

California Department of Water Resources: 2022 Urban Community Drought Relief Funding Deadline: January 31, 2023, at 5:00 PM PT 

Amount: Minimum of $3 million, DWR may establish a maximum award size depending on the applications  received and available funds. $85M set aside for disadvantaged communities. Remaining $200M is available  to all eligible applicants. 

Match: Yes - 25%

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Eligibility: Public agencies, public utilities, special districts, IHEs, mutual water companies, nonprofits, tribal  governments 

https://water.ca.gov/Water-Basics/Drought/Urban-Drought-Grant  

These grants are intended to provide water to communities that face the loss or contamination of their water  supplies, to address immediate impacts on human health and safety, to secure the future of California’s  water supply, and to protect fish and wildlife resources. 

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation: WaterSMART: Water Recycling and Desalination Planning Deadline: February 28, 2023 

Amount: $100,000 to $5 million 

Match: Yes 

Eligibility: Cities, counties, special districts tribal governments and states 

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=345107  

Program provides a framework for Federal leadership and assistance to stretch and secure water supplies  for future generations in support of the Department’s priorities. Through WaterSMART, the Bureau leverages  funding to work cooperatively with applicants as they plan for and implement actions to increase water  supply sustainability through investments in existing infrastructure and attention to local water conflicts.  Feasibility studies, planning activities, preliminary design and environmental compliance activities funded  under this NOFO support the development of water recycling and desalination projects that will supplement  existing fresh water supplies in urban and agricultural areas in the Western United States. 

California Department of Water Resources: Riverine Stewardship Program 

Deadline: June 2022 and monthly thereafter; concepts closing date will be the last day of the month.  Concepts will be reviewed monthly starting the 1st of following month and monthly thereafter. Starting Aug  2022; Selected candidates that submitted concept applications will be invited to provide a full application Workshops:  

Amount: See guidelines for details.  

Match: No 

Eligibility: Local public agencies and nonprofits 

https://water.ca.gov/Programs/Integrated-Regional-Water-Management/River... Program/Riverine-Stewardship-Grants  

The Riverine Stewardship Program, in coordination with the San Joaquin Fish Population Enhancement  Program (SJFPEP) and the Urban Streams Restoration Program (USRP), will make funding available for  planning and implementation of projects that restore streams, creeks, and rivers to enhance the environment  for fish, wildlife, and people through one grant cycle. 

California Department of Water Resources: Small Community Drought Relief Program Deadline: There will be no formal proposal solicitation for this Program. Small communities impacted by the  drought are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications for funding will be accepted on a first  come first served basis until all the funds are awarded, or until December 29, 2023, whichever comes first. Amount: A total of $192 Million in funding from the General Fund is available for grants under this Program. Match: Not required but encouraged 

Eligibility: Public agencies, public utilities, special districts, IHEs, mutual water companies, nonprofits,  federally recognized Indian tribes 

https://water.ca.gov/-/media/DWR-Website/Web-Pages/Work-With-Us/Grants-A... Drought-Relief/Small-Community-Drought-Relief-Guidelines_2021-Final_ay11_v3.pdf  Summary: Eligible projects for the Small Community Drought Relief Program shall be in counties included in  Governor Newsom’s state of emergency proclamations for 2021. Any county or jurisdiction included in a  future drought proclamation by the Governor or for circumstances for which the SWRCB determines that  drought conditions necessitate urgent and immediate action to ensure availability of safe drinking water, to  protect public health and safety, will also qualify for funding. To be eligible for the Small Community Drought  Relief Program funding, projects must be designed to benefit small communities and rural communities.  Eligible projects must address one or more program objectives: 1) hauled water 2) temporary community  water tanks 3) bottled water 4) water vending machines 5) emergency water interties 6) new wells or  rehabilitation of existing wells 7) construction or installation of permanent infrastructure

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CEC-Southern California Incentive Project (SCIP) 

Deadline: Available until funds are exhausted 

Amount: Final rebate amounts are determined by the total eligible project costs.  

Eligibility: Business, nonprofit organization, California Native American Tribe or a government entity https://calevip.org/incentive-project/southern-california 

The Southern California Incentive Project (SCIP) promotes easy access to zero-emission vehicle  infrastructure by offering rebates for the purchase and installation of eligible public electric vehicle (EV)  chargers in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Eligible rebates include up to  $70,000 per DC fast charger (DCFC) for installations at new sites and sites with stub-outs and up to $40,000  per DC fast charger for installations at replacement and make-ready sites. Installations in designated  disadvantaged communities (DACs) are eligible for rebates up to $80,000 per DC fast charger regardless of  installation site type.  

State Water Resources Control Board: Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) Deadline: Accepting applications via FAAST system on a continuous basis. 

Amount: $75,000 (for Planning Grants); $15-$20 Million (for Construction Grants) 

Match: 50% (for Planning Grants); 35% (for Construction Grants) 

Financing: For Construction applications Interest at 1/2 General Obligation Bond Rate; 30-year term;  Allowance following the CWSRF Policy 

Eligibility: local public agencies  

http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/grants_loans/water_r... html 

The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) provides funding for the planning, design,  and construction of water recycling projects that offset or augment state fresh water supplies. There are two  programs within this fund: 

• Planning Grants: The purpose of the planning grant is to assist agencies or regions with completing  feasibility studies for water recycling projects using treated municipal wastewater and/or treated  groundwater from sources contaminated by human activities. Only local public agencies are eligible to  apply for planning grants. 

• Construction Grants: The Water Recycling Funding Program provides grants and financing to eligible  applicants for the construction of water recycling facilities. Construction projects may be funded with  grants and low interest financing from a state bond, a CWSRF financing agreement, or combinations of  funding sources. Eligible applicants are local public agencies, nonprofit organizations, public utilities,  state & federal recognized Indian tribes, and mutual water companies. 

California Energy Commission (CEC): Interest Rate 1% Loan Financing for Energy Efficiency &  Energy Generation Projects  

Deadline: Applications are funded on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted Amount: Maximum loan amount of $3 million per applicant 

Financing Terms: Loans must be repaid from energy cost savings or other legally available funds within a  maximum term of 20 years (including principal and interest). 

Eligibility: Cities, Counties, Specials Districts, Public Colleges or Universities 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency/financing/  

The CEC is offering loans financing for energy efficiency and energy generation projects for Public Agencies.  Projects with proven energy and/or demand cost savings are eligible, provided they meet the ECAA eligibility  requirements. Projects already funded with an existing loan or already installed are ineligible. Examples of  Qualified Projects include the following: 

• Lighting systems  

• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment 

• Streetlights and LED traffic signals 

• Energy management systems and equipment controls 

• Pumps and motors 

• Building envelope and insulation  

• Energy generation including renewable energy and combined heat and power projects  • Water and wastewater treatment equipment 

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California Energy Commission: The Energy Partnership Program 

Deadline: Continuous 

Amount: $20,000 of a consultant's costs 

Match: Any amount in excess of the $20,000 provided by CEC 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency/partnership/index.html 

The Energy Partnership Program can conduct an energy audit of existing facilities identify energy saving  projects, including: Conduct energy audits and prepare feasibility studies; Review existing proposals and  designs; Develop equipment performance specifications; Review equipment bid specifications; Assist with  contractor selection; and Review commissioning plans.  

State Water Resources Control Board: Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program Deadline: Continuous 

Amount/Financing: No maximum funding or disbursement limits. Financing Term up to 30 years or the useful  life of the project. Interest Rate is ½ the most recent General Obligation (GO) Bond Rate at time of funding  approval. 

Eligibility: Any city, town, district, or other public body created under state law, including state agencies http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/grants_loans/srf/ 

The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program offers low cost financing for a wide variety of  water quality projects. The program has significant financial assets, and is capable of financing projects from  <$1 million to >$100 million. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to: 

1. Construction of publicly-owned treatment facilities: Wastewater treatment; Local sewers; Sewer  interceptors; Water reclamation and distribution; Stormwater treatment; Combined sewers; Landfill  leachate treatment 

2. Implementation of nonpoint source (NPS) projects to address pollution associated  with: Agriculture; Forestry; Urban Areas; Marinas; Hydromodification; Wetlands 

3. Development and implementation of estuary comprehensive conservation and management plans  for: San Francisco Bay; Morro Bay; Santa Monica Bay 

State Water Resources Control Board: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program Deadline: Continuous 

Amount: No maximum disbursement limit.  

Financing Terms: Interest rates average 2‐3% and 20-year loan. Public water systems that serve small,  disadvantaged communities may be eligible for 0% and 30-year loan. 

Eligibility: Community water systems and non-profit, non-community water systems. http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/services/funding/SRF.shtml  

DWSRF provides low-interest loans, additional subsidy (principal forgiveness), and technical assistance to  public water systems for infrastructure improvements to correct system deficiencies and improve drinking  water quality. The purpose of the DWSRF is to provide financial assistance for the planning/design and  construction of drinking water infrastructure projects that are needed to achieve or maintain compliance with  federal and state drinking water statutes and regulations. Eligible projects include Planning/design and  construction of drinking water infrastructure projects including: treatment systems, distribution systems,  interconnections, consolidations, pipeline extensions, water sources, and water meters 

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development: Water & Waste Disposal Grant/Loan  Program  

Deadline: Continuous 

Amount/Financing: Grant amount varies. Loan has up to 40-year payback period, on a fixed interest rate of  3.125% or lower. 

Eligibility: state and local government entities, private nonprofits, federally-recognized tribes in rural areas  with fewer than 10,000 people. 

http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-waste-disposal-loan-grant...  This program provides long-term low interest loans for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary  sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and businesses in  eligible rural areas. Funds may be used to finance the acquisition, construction or improvement of: Drinking  water sourcing, treatment, storage and distribution; Sewer collection, transmission, treatment and disposal;  Solid waste collection, disposal and closure; and Storm water collection, transmission and disposal

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ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION, AGRICULTURAL  

& AIR QUALITY FUNDING  

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program Deadline: January 31, 2023 

Amount: $25,000 to $50,000 

Match: Yes 

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, state and local government agencies, municipal governments, tribal  governments and organizations, and educational institutions. Projects must restore or create wetlands,  coastal, or riparian areas; involve five or more partners (public and private entities); and integrate outreach,  education, or training into the proposed on-the-ground activities. 

https://www.nfwf.org/programs/five-star-and-urban-waters-restoration-gra... waters-restoration-grant-program-2023-request-proposals  

The Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program, an initiative of the National Fish and Wildlife  Foundation (NFWF), seeks to develop community capacity to sustain local natural resources for future  generations by providing financial assistance to diverse local partnerships focused on improving water  quality, watersheds, and the species and habitats they support. The focus is on ecological improvements,  including wetland, riparian, forest, and coastal habitat restoration; wildlife conservation; community tree  canopy enhancement; water quality and wildlife monitoring; and green infrastructure best management  practices for managing run-off.  

Bay Area Air Quality Management District: FYE 2023 Charge! Program 

Deadline: March 3, 2023, at 5:00 PM PT  

Amount: Projects must qualify for at least $250,000 in Charge! Program funding. Up to $3 million for one  applicant. 

Match: Yes - 15% 

Eligibility: Nonprofits and public agencies 

https://www.baaqmd.gov/funding-and-incentives/businesses-and-fleets/charge  

The Charge! Program provides grant funding to offset the cost of purchasing and installing new publicly  accessible (multi-family housing located projects are not subject to public accessibility requirements)  chargers for light-duty electric vehicles (EVs) at workplaces, destinations, transit parking locations, along  transportation corridors, and at multi-family housing facilities. The goal of the Charge! Program is to rapidly  expand access to EV charging stations to help achieve the Bay Area’s EV-adoption goals of 90 percent of  the overall vehicle fleet by 2050. At the end of 2021, there were more than 266,000 EVs registered to Bay  Area drivers. This program is funded through the Air District’s Transportation Fund for Clean Air Regional  Fund and other sources depending on funding availability, which provide grants to improve air quality within  the nine-county Bay Area by reducing emissions of pollutants from on-road vehicles, and may include  additional funding sources as available.  

U.S. Department of Agriculture: Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program Deadline: March 6, 2023 

Amount: $600,000 to $1M 

Match: Yes 

Eligibility: Counties, cities, nonprofits, small businesses, for-profits, IHEs and tribal governments https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=344750  

The primary objective of the program is to provide grants to Agriculture Innovation Centers that will provide  technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural products. 

U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service: F23AS00032 - 2023 Coastal Program Deadline: September 30, 2023 

Amount: Up to $200,000 

Match: No 

Eligibility: States, counties, cities, nonprofits, school districts, IHEs, tribal governments and organizations https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=343706  

Geographic focus areas are where the Coastal Program directs resources to conserve habitat for Federal  trust species. Projects are developed in collaboration with partners, and with substantial involvement from 

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Service field staff. Coastal Program projects must support the missions of the U.S. Department of the Interior  (DOI), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), and the Coastal Program, and be based on biological  principles and the best available science. The Coastal Program takes an adaptive approach to designing and  implementing coastal habitat protection and restoration strategies that anticipate and ameriorate the impacts  of climate change and other environmental stressors. Coastal Program habitat improvement projects strive to  increase coastal resiliency by improving the ability of coastal ecosystems to adapt to environmental changes  and supporting natural and nature-based infrastructure projects to protect and enhance coastal habitats. 

U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service: Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY23 Deadline: September 30, 2023 

Amount: Up to $750,000 

Match: No 

Eligibility: States, counties, cities, nonprofits, school districts, IHEs, tribal governments and organizations https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=343732  

Geographic focus areas define where the program directs resources to conserve habitat for federal trust  species. Project work plans are developed strategically, in coordination with partners, and with substantial  involvement from Service field staff. The program has been in existence since 1987 and has over 30 years of  successful delivery. Project selection will seek to align or support the Secretary’s priorities. It also advances  the Department of the Interior’s mission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s mission, and PFW’s mission,  promote biological diversity, and based upon sound scientific biological principles. Program strategic plans  inform the types of projects funded under this opportunity. 

CalFire: Wood Products and Bioenergy Business and Workforce Development Grant Deadline: Quarterly deadlines - June 30, September 30, December 31 and March 31 Amount: $10,000 to $10 million (see guidelines for details) 

Match: Yes - See guidelines 

Eligibility: Academic institutions, cities, counties, special districts, nonprofits, private entities and tribes https://www.fire.ca.gov/programs/resource-management/climate-change-and-... bioenergy/  

CAL FIRE Wood Products supports the creation of a robust and diversified wood products industry to  facilitate the economic and sustainable management of California’s forests. Grant projects shall reduce GHG  emissions, strengthen the economy, and improve public health. Grants will create financial incentives for  industries to invest in clean technologies, develop innovative ways to process wood products, and support  the growth of a strong forest sector workforce. 

California Air Resources Board (California VW Mitigation Trust): Zero-Emission Freight and Marine  Program 

Deadline: First come, first served basis 

Amount: Up to $2.5 million (depending on project) 

Match: Yes - 25% 

Eligibility: Individuals, businesses, nonprofits, government entities and Indian Tribes https://www.californiavwtrust.org/wp 

content/uploads/VW_ZEFM_Second_Solicitation_Guidance.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelive ry  

Project categories: 

• Scrap and replace projects that upgrade heavy-lift forklifts, port cargo handling equipment, and  airport ground support equipment to new zero-emission technologies; 

• Scrap and repower projects for ferries, tugboats, and towboats that replace engines with new, zero emission, all-+ technologies; and 

• Shore power installation projects at berths that serve ocean-going vessels. 

South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD): California VW Mitigation Trust - Statewide  Funding for California Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks Deadline: Eligible projects awarded on a first-come, first-served basis beginning August 18, 2020 Amount: Maximum funding will not exceed $200,000 per eligible replacement vehicle. Eligibility: Both public and private entities that own and operate eligible vehicles may apply. https://xappprod.aqmd.gov/vw/zero-emission.html

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This category is intended to support the expansion of zero-emission truck availability in the heaviest weight  class that have typically relied on diesel technologies. 

Marathon Petroleum Foundation 

Deadline: Ongoing  

Amount: Not specified 

Eligibility: Nonprofits, federal, state or local government entity in communities where company has significant  presence 

https://www.marathonpetroleum.com/Sustainability/Creating-Shared-Value-a... Petroleum-Foundation/ 

Marathon provides funding for projects in the following categories: 

• Environmental conservation and  

• Public safety  

CalRecycle: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Loan Program 

Deadline: Continuous 

Amount: Up to $2 million 

Match: 25% 

Eligibility: Cities, counties, regional or local sanitation agencies, waste agencies or JPA’s, private, for-profit  entities and nonprofit entities 

https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/climate/grantsloans/GHGLoans/FY201516/ 

The purpose of this noncompetitive loan program is to lower overall greenhouse gas emissions by providing  loans to expand existing capacity or establish new facilities to process California-generated waste materials  into new value-added products. 

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District: Bikeway Incentive Program Deadline: Continuous until funds are exhausted 

Amount: Up to $150,000 

Eligibility: Municipalities, government agencies and public education institutions located within the  boundaries of the District (San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern  counties) 

http://valleyair.org/grants/bikepaths.htm 

The purpose of this program is to fund the construction of new bikeway projects to promote clean air through  the development of a widespread, interconnected network of bike paths, lanes or routes and improving the  general safety conditions for commuter bicyclists for the benefit of commuter bicycling. 

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District: E-Mobility 

Deadline: Continuous until funds are exhausted 

Amount: Up to $150,000 

Eligibility: Municipalities, government agencies and public education institutions located within the  boundaries of the District (San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern  counties) 

http://valleyair.org/grants/emobility.htm 

The District is currently accepting applications for the development or expansion of telecommunications  services and electronic technology applications to directly replace vehicle travel by the general public.  Funding is available for eligible projects such as video teleconferencing, Internet business transactions, and  telework sites. For more information about the program, please review the program guidelines. 

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District: Charge Up! Electric Vehicle Charger Incentive  Program 

Deadline: Continuous until funds are exhausted 

Amount: Up to $50,000 

Eligibility: Municipalities, government agencies and public education institutions located within the  boundaries of the District (San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern  counties) 

http://valleyair.org/grants/chargeup.htm

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The District is currently accepting applications for its Charge Up! Program. This Program provides funding for  public agencies, businesses, and property owners of multi-unit dwellings (i.e. apartment complexes,  condominiums, etc.) in the San Joaquin Valley to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers. These chargers will  support existing EV owners and encourage the growth of the clean technology in the Valley. 

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District: Alternative Fuel Mechanic Training Deadline: Continuous until funds are exhausted 

Amount: Up to $15,000 

Eligibility: Funding for this program is opened to qualifying agencies that are currently using an alternative  fuels program, servicing an alternative fuels system or making the transition to alternative fuels technology in  their fleet or infrastructure operations. Government agencies, private companies, or public educational institutions may apply for this grant opportunity. Must be within the boundaries of the District (San Joaquin,  Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern counties) 

http://valleyair.org/grants/mechanictraining.htm 

The District is currently accepting applications to develop and advance the education of personnel on the  mechanics, safe operation and maintenance of alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure. Eligible  educational subjects include the following: alternative fuel engines, fueling practices and vehicle fuel  systems, fuel station components, operational safety and procedures, technical or mechanic training, or  alternative fuel technology overview. For more information about the program, please review the program  guidelines. 

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District: Electric School Bus Incentive Program Deadline: Continuous until funds are exhausted 

Amount: Up to $400,000 

Eligibility: Applicant must be the school bus owner that is a public school district, JPA or private company  contracted with a public school to transport public school children to and from school. Must be located within  the boundaries of the District (San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern  counties) 

http://valleyair.org/grants/electric-school-bus.htm 

The Electric School Bus Incentive Program provides monetary incentives for the replacement of existing  diesel yellow school buses that transport public school children to and from school with all electric school  buses. Eligible applicants are public school districts, Joint Power Authorities (JPA), and privately owned  yellow school buses that are contracted with a public school to transport public school children. Applicants  must obtain an executed contract from the SJVAPCD prior to the order or purchase of new all electric school  bus. 

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District: Public Transportation Subsidy and Park & Ride  Lots 

Deadline: Continuous until funds are exhausted 

Amount: Up to $150,000 (depending on category selected) 

Eligibility: Municipalities, government agencies and public education institutions located within the  boundaries of the District (San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern  counties) 

http://valleyair.org/grants/publictransport.htm 

The District is currently accepting applications to provide public transportation pass subsidies, such as for rail  and transit services, and for the construction of park-and-ride lots which connect commuters to alternative  transportation measures. Funding provided through this program is intended to encourage commuter  rideshare activities as an alternative to single occupant vehicle commutes for daily long-distance travel. For  more information about the program, please review the program guidelines. 

South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD): Electric Lawn and Garden Equipment  Deadline: Not stated 

Amount: Discounted equipment. One equivalent operable gasoline- or diesel-powered piece of lawn and  garden equipment must be scraped to qualify for incentive funding towards battery electric replacement  equipment. 

Eligibility: Local governments, school districts, nonprofit organizations 

http://www.aqmd.gov/home/programs/community/lawn-and-garden-equipment 

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PROGRAM GOALS: Improve air quality by exchanging older, polluting gasoline- or diesel-powered  commercial lawn and garden equipment for new zero emission, battery electric commercial grade equipment  for operation within South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) four county region. Special  focus will be given to environmental justice (EJ)or disadvantaged communities. 

California Coastal Conservancy: Santa Monica Bay Restoration Plan (Proposition 12) Deadline: Open until all funds are exhausted 

Amount: $6.9 for entire program 

Eligibility: Government agencies and nonprofit organizations  

http://scc.ca.gov/files/2018/05/Prop12_SMB_Grant_Solicitation_and_Applic... Regional planning, research, monitoring, and assessments will generally be considered only when directly  tied to the furtherance of on-the-ground projects. Projects should meet the goals and objectives in the Prop  12 Santa Monica Bay Restoration Grant Solicitation p. 2 of 5 Conservancy’s Strategic Plan. In addition,  project applications should provide information that will enable consideration of any applicable criteria  specified in the Project Selection Criteria and Guidelines established by the Conservancy’s board. 

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District: Farmer Ag Truck Replacement Program Deadline: Continuous 

Amount: Replacement value of truck 

Match: Funding will be provided at 65% of the cost of the eligible replacement truck Eligibility: Must be in SJVAPCD eligible counties. Agricultural truck owners (see guidelines for more details  on eligibility)  

http://valleyair.org/grants/FARMER.htm  

The FARMER Ag Truck Replacement Program provides incentive funds for the replacement of heavy-duty  diesel ag trucks. Funds are provided on a first come, first serve basis and applicants must obtain approval  and have a signed, executed contract from the SJVAPCD prior to purchase of new equipment. Any  equipment purchased prior to contract execution is ineligible as this is not a rebate program. 

CalFire: California Forest Improvement Program 

Deadline: Continuous until funds exhausted 

Amount: Not specified 

Match: Yes 

Eligibility: Own between 20 – 5,000 acres of forestland in California. Private owners, government agencies,  business, corporation and non-federally owned Native American lands 

http://calfire.ca.gov/resource_mgt/resource_mgt_forestryassistance_cfip  

The purpose of the California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP) is to encourage private and public  investment in, and improved management of, California forest lands and resources. This focus is to ensure  adequate high-quality timber supplies, related employment and other economic benefits, and the protection,  maintenance, and enhancement of a productive and stable forest resource system for the benefit of present  and future generations. The program scope includes the improvement of all forest resources including fish  and wildlife habitat, and soil and water quality. 

California Wildlife Conservation Fund: Habitat Restoration 

Deadline: WCB meets four times per year, February, May, August and November. Processing time for  applications varies depending on completeness of application and availability of funding. Allow 6 months  from submittal to approval. 

Amount: Not specified 

Match: Not specified 

Eligibility: Government agencies, State departments, Federal agencies and nonprofit.  https://www.wcb.ca.gov/Applications 

Habitat restoration application is for four of the ten programs in the WCB: 

• Riparian Habitat Conservation 

• Inland Wetlands Conservation 

• Ecosystem Restoration on Agricultural Lands 

• Habitat Enhancement and Restoration

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Prospective applicants should discuss their projects with WCB staff prior to completing or submitting an  application. WCB staff will assist in determining whether or not an application should be submitted and will  help in developing product features.  

Georgia Pacific Foundation 

Deadline: None 

Amount: Varies – Total annual giving $4.5 million 

Eligibility: Government entities, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations located where company  facilities operate: Antioch, San Leandro, Modesto, Madera, Fresno, Santa Fe Springs or La Mirada https://www.gp.com/community/  

The Foundation has identified the following key investment areas: 

• Education 

• Community Enrichment  

• Environment 

California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank): California Lending for Energy and  Environmental Needs (CLEEN) Center 

Deadline: Available on a continuous basis 

Amount: Loans from $500,000 to $30 million; larger loans with IBank Board approval. Financing Terms: The interest rate benchmark is Thompson’s Municipal Market Data Index. Maximum 30- year term Open application process. 

Eligibility: Any subdivision of a local government, including cities, counties, special districts, assessment  districts, joint powers authorities and nonprofit corporations. 

http://ibank.ca.gov/infrastructure_loans.htm  

The CLEEN Program provides loan financing for public infrastructure projects including, but not limited to:  Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy Sector; Energy Storage; Water Sector; Alternative Technologies;  Alternative Fuels transportation; Statewide Energy Efficiency Program (SWEEP) and LED Street Lighting  Program (LED Program). Eligible uses of this funding include, but are not limited to: Advanced metering  systems to support conversion of master-metered buildings to sub-metering 

THE ERM FOUNDATION 

Amount: $1,000 - $20,000 

Deadline: None 

Match: No 

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations 

http://www.erm.com/en/about-us/erm-foundation/ 

The ERM Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in the United States that work to create a more  sustainable and equitable world. Areas of interest include: 

• low carbon development; 

• conservation and biodiversity; 

• water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH);  

• environmental education; and,  

• empowering women and girls. 

ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND EV INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING 

San Joaquin Valley Public Benefit Grant Program  

Deadline: First come, first served 

Amount: Up to $100,000 

Eligibility: Cities, counties, special districts (i.e., water districts, irrigation districts, etc.), and public  educational institutions (i.e., school districts, community colleges, state universities, etc.) located within the  geographic boundaries of the District. 

http://valleyair.org/grants/content/publicbenefit.html  

Up to $100,000 to purchase new electric, plug-in hybrid, or alternative fuel vehicles for public agencies to  promote clean air alternative-fuel technologies and the use of low- or zero-emission vehicles in public fleets. 

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Grant funds will pay up to $20,000 per vehicle. Included on the list of qualifying vehicles are cars, vans, golf  carts and other light duty vehicles. 

CALeVIP: South Central Coast Incentive Project 

Deadline: Continuous until funding is exhausted. 

Amount:  

• Level 2 up to $6,000 per connector 

• DCFC up to $80,000 per charger 

• L2 chargers rebate up to $3,500 or 75% of project costs, whichever is less. DACs or LICs get an  additional $500. MUDs get additional $2,000.  

• DCFC 50kW-99.99kW – Up to $30,000 or 75% of project cost, whichever is less (DACs/LICs is  $40,000).  

• DCFC 100 kW+ up to $60,000 or 75% of project cost (DACs/LICs is $80,000).  Eligibility: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties 

Program Link: https://calevip.org/incentive-project/south-central-coast  

Summary: The South Central Coast Incentive Project promotes easy access to zero-emission vehicle  infrastructure for the purchase and installation of eligible electric vehicle (EV) chargers in San Luis Obispo,  Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties - with a total of $12 million in available funds over two years.  

California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP): Peninsula-Silicon Valley Incentive  Project 

Deadline: Project opens December 16 for Level 2 or DC Fast Chargers on a first come first serve basis. Amount: Level 2 (up to $6,000 per connection) or DC Fast Chargers (up to $80,000 per charger). There is  no limit to the total amount of rebates an organization can receive, if incentive funding is available. Eligibility: Business, nonprofit organization, California Native American Tribe listed with the Native American  Heritage Commission or a public or government entity based in California or operate as a California-based  affiliate. Must be located in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. 

https://calevip.org/incentive-project/peninsula-silicon-valley  

Summary: The Peninsula-Silicon Valley Incentive Project promotes easy access to zero-emission vehicle  infrastructure for the purchase and installation of eligible electric vehicle (EV) chargers in San Mateo and  Santa Clara counties – with a total of $55.2 million in available funds over four years.  

California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP): Sacramento County Incentive Project Deadline: Project is open for Level 2 or DC Fast Chargers on a first come first serve basis. Amount: Level 2 (up to $6,500 per connection) or DC Fast Chargers (up to $80,000 per charger). There is  no limit to the total amount of rebates an organization can receive, if incentive funding is available. Eligibility: Business, nonprofit organization, California Native American Tribe listed with the Native American  Heritage Commission or a public or government entity based in California or operate as a California-based  affiliate. Must be located in Sacramento County. 

https://calevip.org/incentive-project/sacramento-county-incentive-project 

Summary: The Sacramento County Incentive Project promotes easy access to zero-emission vehicle  infrastructure by offering $14 million in rebates for the purchase and installation of eligible electric vehicle  (EV) chargers in Sacramento County.  

California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP): Northern California Incentive Project Deadline: Project is open for Level 2 or DC Fast Chargers on a first come first serve basis. Amount: Level 2 (up to $7,500 per connection) or DC Fast Chargers (up to $80,000 per charger). There is  no limit to the total amount of rebates an organization can receive, if incentive funding is available. Eligibility: Business, nonprofit organization, California Native American Tribe listed with the Native American  Heritage Commission or a public or government entity based in California or operate as a California-based  affiliate. Funding is displayed in real time for the three counties within the Northern California Incentive  Project with a total funding of $4 million across Humboldt, Shasta and Tehama Counties. https://calevip.org/incentive-project/northern-california 

Summary: The Northern California Incentive Project promotes easy access to zero-emission vehicle  infrastructure for the purchase and installation of eligible Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers in Humboldt, Shasta  and Tehama counties – with a total of $4 million in available funds. 

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California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP): Central Coast Incentive Project Deadline: Project is open for Level 2 or DC Fast Chargers on a first come first serve basis. Amount: Level 2 (up to $6,500 per connection) or DC Fast Chargers (up to $80,000 per charger). There is  no limit to the total amount of rebates an organization can receive, if incentive funding is available. Eligibility: Business, nonprofit organization, California Native American Tribe listed with the Native American  Heritage Commission or a public or government entity based in California or operate as a California-based  affiliate. Must be located in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties. 

https://calevip.org/incentive-project/central-coast 

Summary: The Central Coast Incentive Project promotes easy access to zero-emission vehicle  infrastructure for the purchase and installation of eligible Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers in Monterey, San  Benito and Santa Cruz counties – with a total of $7 million in available funds.  

California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP): San Joaquin Valley Incentive Project Deadline: Project is open for Level 2 or DC Fast Chargers on a first come first serve basis. Amount: Level 2 (up to $5,000 per connection) or DC Fast Chargers (up to $80,000 per charger). There is  no limit to the total amount of rebates an organization can receive, if incentive funding is available. Eligibility: Business, nonprofit organization, California Native American Tribe listed with the Native American  Heritage Commission or a public or government entity based in California or operate as a California-based  affiliate. Must be located in Fresno, Kern and San Joaquin Counties. 

https://calevip.org/incentive-project/san-joaquin-valley 

Summary: The San Joaquin Valley Incentive Project promotes easy access to zero-emission vehicle  infrastructure for the purchase and installation of eligible Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers in Fresno, Kern, and  San Joaquin counties – with over $15.3 million in available funds.  

TRANSPORTATION AND FLEET FUNDING 

California Air Resources Board: Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) Deadline: Currently open. Deadline not specified. 

Amount: Voucher program. See Voucher Incentives webpage for specific equipment and voucher amounts:  https://californiacore.org/resources/#Voucherincentive  

Eligibility: Any off-road equipment user in California is eligible. If you would like to participate, equipment  you purchase must be domiciled and operated for at least 3 years in California after the voucher redemption  date. Equipment users must also submit activity reports for 3 years. 

Program Link: https://californiacore.org/how-to-participate/  

Program Summary: The Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) is intended to  accelerate deployment of advanced technology in the off-road sector by providing a streamlined way for  fleets to access funding that helps offset the incremental cost of such technology. CORE targets commercial ready products that have not yet achieved a significant market foothold. By promoting the purchase of clean  technology over internal combustion options, the project is expected to reduce emissions, particularly in  areas that are most impacted; help build confidence in zero-emission technology in support of CARB  strategies and subsequent regulatory efforts where possible; and provide other sector-wide benefits, such as  technology transferability, reductions in advanced-technology component costs, and larger infrastructure  investments. 

Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP): Incentives for Clean  Trucks and Buses 

Deadline: Continuous until funding is exhausted. 

Amount: Varies. See website. 

Eligibility: School buses: School districts, charter schools, JPAs, COEs. See website for details on other  programs. 

https://californiahvip.org/  

California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) plays a crucial role in  the deployment of zero-emission and near-zero-emission technologies. HVIP accelerates commercialization  by providing point-of-sale vouchers to make advanced vehicles more affordable. Launched by the California  Air Resources Board in 2009, the project is part of California Climate Investments. HVIP is the earliest model  in the U.S. to demonstrate the function, flexibility, and effectiveness of first-come first-served incentives that 

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reduce the incremental cost of commercial vehicles. Program is vouchers for drayage trucks, public transit  buses, public school buses and innovative small e-fleets. 

South Coast AQMD: 2021 Carl Moyer Program (On-Road Category ONLY) 

Deadline: Not specified 

Amount: See guidelines 

Eligibility: Owners of an eligible heavy-duty on-road or off-road project, public or private, that results in cost effective NOx, PM and/or ROG emission reductions. Diesel heavy duty vehicles with engine model years  2016 or older will be eligible to apply. The replacement vehicle must be optional low NOx specification or  zero emission. No diesel replacements will be funded. 

http://www.aqmd.gov/home/programs/business/business-detail?title=heavy-d... engine-upgrades  

The purpose of the CMP is to obtain emission reductions of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Particulate Matter  (PM10) and Reactive Organic Gases (ROG) from heavy-duty vehicles and other equipment operating in  California as early and as cost-effectively as possible. The CMP provides financial incentives to assist in the  purchase of cleaner-than-required engine and equipment technologies to achieve emission reductions that  are real, surplus, quantifiable and enforceable. 

Eligible project types include vehicle replacement and repower/conversion projects; on-road retrofit  projects will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Emergency vehicles, including but not limited to  prisoner transport buses and fire apparatus, are exempt from CARB regulations and therefore are eligible for  CMP funding. All on-road projects must generate surplus emission reductions and be fully compliant with all  applicable fleet regulations. 

California Volkswagen (VW) Mitigation Trust 

Deadline: First come first served basis 

Amount: Up to $3,250,000 

Match: Match funding from the applicant is encouraged and required for school bus purchases (at least 5  percent) and all non-government owned purchases (at least 25 percent) 

Eligibility: Owners of transit buses, school buses and shuttle buses. Administered by San Joaquin Valley Air  Pollution Control District, but available statewide. 

http://vwbusmoney.valleyair.org/ 

The Zero-Emission Transit, School and Shuttle Bus Project provides funding for new zero-emission  replacement buses for owners of transit, school, and shuttle buses. This project mitigates excess NOx  emissions, reduces pollution in disadvantaged and low-income communities, supports advanced technology  vehicle and equipment deployments and accelerates the zero-emission transformation of the heavy-duty  fleet. 

Bay Area Air Quality Management District:  

Bikeways, Roads, Lanes and Paths Program 

Deadline: Continuous until funding exhausted 

Amount: Varies. An initial allocation of $5 million is  

available, and funding will be awarded to qualifying  

projects on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Match: None 

Eligibility: Municipalities, government agencies, and  

public educational institutions located within the  

boundaries of the Air District’s jurisdiction 

http://www.baaqmd.gov/grant-funding/public 

agencies/bikeways-roads-lanes-paths  

In fiscal year ending 2016, up to $3.84 million are available for bicycle parking and bikeway projects. Funding  is offered on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds have been spent. In order to be eligible for funding  projects must be included in an adopted countywide bicycle plan, Congestion Management Plan (CMP), or  the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Regional Bicycle Plan. Funding is available for the following  project types: New Class-1 bicycle paths; 

• New Class-2 bicycle lanes; 

• New Class-3 bicycle routes; and 

• New Class-4 cycle tracks or separated bikeways.

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California Statewide Communities Development Authority: Total Road Improvement Program (TRIP) Deadline: Continuous 

Amount: Varies. Local governments leverage their State Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax to finance road  improvement projects. 

Eligibility: Local public agencies (cities and counties) 

http://cscda.org/Public-Agency-Programs/Total-Road-Improvement-Programs-(TRIP) CSCDA offers a pooled securitization program to assist local agencies in bonding against future payments to  obtain funding for more projects today. As a pooled public offering, program participants will benefit from  reduced issuance costs and better interest rates as compared to stand alone issues. The program does not  require a pledge of the local agency’s General Fund. 

South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD): On-Road Heavy-Duty Voucher Incentive  Program (VIP) 

Deadline: Continuous until funds are exhausted 

Amount: Maximum of $45,000available per truck for replacements and up to $10,000for retrofits Match: None 

Eligibility: owners/operators with fleets of 10 or fewer vehicles that have been operating at least 75%  (mileage-based) in California during the previous twenty four (24) months in the SCAQMD service area.  http://www.aqmd.gov/home/programs/business/business-detail?title=voucher... VIP reduces emissions by replacing old, high-polluting vehicles with newer, lower-emission vehicles, or by  installing a retrofit device. The goal of this program is to reduce emissions from in-use heavy-duty trucks in  small fleets by retrofitting Engine Model Years 2006 and older or by replacing Engine Model Years 2006 and  older with Model Years 2007 (or newer) emissions compliant models.  

PARKS & RECREATION 

California Department of Developmental Services: Community Integration (Social Rec) Grants Deadline: January 31, 2023 

Amount: $12.5M total for the entire program, is allocated to Regional Centers. Applicants submit LOI to  nearest RC. 

Eligibility: CBOs, Religious organizations (e.g., churches, synagogues), Private recreational businesses or  studios (e.g., karate schools, ballet studios, art studios), YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, Girl Scouts, Boy  Scouts, County and city parks and recreation entities, Public and private camps, After-school programs https://www.dds.ca.gov/initiatives/community-integration-social-rec-grants/  

Grants will fund projects that enhance and develop integrated and inclusive social and recreational programs  for families, children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities in underserved  communities. 

California Division of Boating and Waterways: Boat Launching Facilities Grant Deadline: February 1, 2023 

Amount: Up to $1 million 

Eligibility: Cities, counties, districts, other governmental agencies, marinas, and port districts https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28818  

Local public entities may apply for grants to plan, design, renovate, and construct launching ramps and  facilities for motorized and non-motorized boats. 

California Division of Boating and Waterways: Boating Safety & Enforcement Equipment Grant  Program (BSEE) 

Deadline: April 28, 2023 

Amount: $12,000 to $148,000 

Eligibility: Local government agencies who can demonstrate a need for boating safety and law enforcement  equipment pursuant to the application assessment criteria. Grants are for local boating safety and law  enforcement only. 

https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28778 

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Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) provides grants to local government agencies to purchase boating  safety and law enforcement equipment through the Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment Grant  Program (BSEE). Examples of allowable marine patrol enforcement equipment: 

• Law Enforcement Patrol Boats 

• Marine Patrol Equipment 

• Personal Watercraft (PWC) 

• Search and Rescue Equipment 

• Dive Gear 

• Engines, repowers, and replacements 

California Department of Parks and Recreation: Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Deadline: June 1, 2023 

Amount: Up to $6 million 

Match: Yes - 50% 

Eligibility: Cities, counties, tribal governments, JPAs, park districts, special districts with authority to acquire,  operate and maintain public park and recreation areas 

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30240  

Summary: Project must be acquisition or development, combination projects are not eligible. Development  of recreation features must be for outdoor recreation, not indoor recreation. See list of recreation features in  application guide. 

Application Guide: 

https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/1008/files/LWCF_Application_Guide_2023_Fi...  

California Division of Boating and Waterways: Boating Infrastructure Grant 

Deadline: August 2, 2023 

Amount: $200,000 to $1.5 million 

Eligibility: These federal grants are for boating infrastructure improvements that serve transient recreational  vessels at least 26 feet in length. Transient vessels are those “passing through”, staying 15-days or less. https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28821  

BIG is a two-tiered Grant Program intended to Enhance access to recreational, historic, cultural and scenic  resources Strengthen community ties to the water’s edge and economic benefits promote public/private  partnerships and entrepreneurial opportunities Provide continuity of public access to the shore Promote  awareness of transient boating opportunities 

TIER 1- Up to $200,000 is available for projects in California. All Tier I grants must meet the eligibility  requirements of 50 CFR 86.20. Each Tier I grant cannot exceed $200,000; however, the State of California  may award more than one (1) Tier I grant. 

TIER 2 - Up to $1.5 million may be awarded per project. A total of $10 million is available for Tier II projects  nationally. All Tier II grants must meet the eligibility requirements of 50 CFR 86.20. 

Polaris Industries: T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program 

Deadline: March 1 and September 1 annually 

Amount: Up to $10,000 

Eligibility: Nonprofits and government agencies (Fire, rescue, and law enforcement organizations are not  eligible for this program.)  

https://www.polaris.com/en-us/trails-application/  

The T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program, an initiative of Polaris Industries, provides support to national, state, and  local organizations in the United States to ensure the future of ATV riding. The grant program encompasses  two main objectives—promoting safe and responsible riding and preserving access. Funds can be used by  organizations for trail development and maintenance projects, safety and education initiatives, lobbying, and  other projects to increase and maintain land access. 

The Skatepark Project 

Deadline: Rolling basis and awarded quarterly 

Amount: $1,000 to $300,000, with an average of $10,000,  

Eligibility: Nonprofits, state and local agencies and public school systems 

https://skatepark.org/the-skatepark-project-grants/ 

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The Skatepark Project is dedicated to helping underserved communities throughout the United States create  safe and inclusive public skateparks for youth. Grants are provided to organizations that are seeking to build  free, public, concrete skateparks in underserved communities. The Foundation primarily supports projects  that can demonstrate a strong grassroots commitment. Priority is given to projects that are designed and  built by experienced skatepark contractors and include local skaters in the planning, fundraising, and design  process. 

KaBOOM!: Build it with KaBOOM! 

Deadline: Continuous 

Amount: $15,000 - Grantees are awarded a $15,000 grant to be used toward the purchase of playground  equipment. To supplement the $15,000 KaBOOM! grant, grantees are required to raise a minimum of $9,000  (for a total project value of $24,000) up to a maximum of $35,000 (for a total project value of $50,000)  towards the cost of the playground project. This amount does not include the cost for safety surfacing,  freight, site preparation, installation supervision and any other non-playground equipment items. Match: $9,000 

Eligibility: Must be located in San Jose, Los Angeles County, San Francisco, Brisbane, San Bernardino,  Anaheim, Oakland or Santa Ana (See other qualified Community Partner requirements) https://kaboom.org/grants/build_it_with_kaboom#eligibility 

A Build it with KaBOOM! grant provides the facilitation and support of an experienced Project Manager as  community members embark on a 5–12 week planning process. After selection, all partners will join together  for a community Design Day, inviting play experts (the kids, of course) to design their dream playspace.  

Major League Baseball (MLB-MLBPA) Youth Development Foundation 

Deadline: Continuous – Applications are reviewed quarterly by the Board of Directors Amount: Not specified 

Eligibility: Nonprofits, public school, municipality, MLB Club or American Indian Tribe. Board is looking for  innovative and creative ideas to increase baseball/softball opportunities for youth (20 and under), related  experience, committed staff, financial stability, business plan to attract other funders, helping underserved  youth. 

https://www.mlb.com/baseball-tomorrow-fund/how-to-apply 

Summary: Foundation considers requests for a variety of purposes including funding capital projects (e.g.,  field renovations, baseball/softball programs and education initiatives. Capital projects include: building and  renovating fields and practice facilities and installing lighting. Baseball/Softball programs include: in school/after-school baseball/softball programming, equipment and uniforms, umpire fees, player registration  fees and practice facility rental fees. Education initiatives include: programs, exhibits and other learning  opportunities that use baseball and softball as its primary focus to promote interest and engagement in the  game. 

Good Sports Equipment Grants 

Deadline: Continuous 

Amount: Youth sports equipment 

Match: 10% of total retail value of equipment for shipping  

Eligibility: School Districts and organizations directly serving youth between ages of 3-18 in an economically  disadvantaged area. Organization must operate an organized sport, recreational activity or fitness program  offering consistent and structured opportunity for play to large groups of children. 

https://www.goodsports.org/apply/  

Good Sports gives all kids the lifelong benefits of sport and physical activity by providing equipment, apparel  and footwear to those most in need. Those awarded will gain access to a catalog of available inventory,  which displays the equipment, apparel, and footwear that Good Sports has available at the current time.  

United States Golf Association (USGA) and National Alliance for Accessible Golf Deadline: Continuous 

Amount: Up to $20,000 

Match: Yes – amount not specific 

Eligibility: Municipalities, school districts and nonprofit organizations 

https://www.accessgolf.org/grants/alliance_grants.cfm 

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Grants support organizations which provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to learn and enjoy  the game of golf and its inherent values. The Alliance and the USGA share the belief that the game of golf is  exceptionally well-suited to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in a recreational or competitive  activity with participants who have various types of disabilities as well as those who do not have disabilities.  We encourage inclusive programming – opportunities that allow participants with disabilities and participants  without disabilities to learn and play the game side by side. 

South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD): Electric Lawn and Garden Equipment  Deadline: Not stated 

Amount: Discounted equipment. One equivalent operable gasoline- or diesel-powered piece of lawn and  garden equipment must be scraped to qualify for incentive funding towards battery electric replacement  equipment. 

Eligibility: Local governments, school districts, nonprofit organizations 

http://www.aqmd.gov/home/programs/community/lawn-and-garden-equipment  

PROGRAM GOALS: Improve air quality by exchanging older, polluting gasoline- or diesel-powered  commercial lawn and garden equipment for new zero emission, battery electric commercial grade equipment  for operation within South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) four county region. Special  focus will be given to environmental justice (EJ)or disadvantaged communities. 

HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING 

Georgia Pacific Foundation 

Deadline: None 

Amount: Varies – Total annual giving $4.5 million 

Eligibility: Government entities, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations located where company  facilities operate: Antioch, San Leandro, Modesto, Madera, Fresno, Santa Fe Springs or La Mirada https://www.gp.com/community/  

The Foundation has identified the following key investment areas: 

• Education 

• Community Enrichment  

• Environment 

Amgen Foundation 

Deadline: None. Requests reviewed quarterly 

Amount: $10,000 to $1,000,000 

Match: Not specified 

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, government agencies and educational institutions. Emphasis in Thousand  Oaks and South San Francisco. 

https://www.amgen.com/responsibility/amgen-foundation/  

The Amgen Foundation seeks to advance science education, improve quality of care and access for  patients, and support resources that create sound communities where Amgen staff members live and work. The Foundation focuses its philanthropy in the following key areas: 

• Science Education 

The Foundation is committed to raising the value of science literacy on a national and local level. The  Foundation seeks to identify programs that provide pivotal hands-on science experiences for students  and teachers, as well as programs that support teacher quality and provide professional development in  math and science. 

• Community Life 

The Foundation dedicates substantial resources to strengthening and enriching the community, thereby  making it a more desirable place to live and work. The focus is to fund programs that enhance civic  engagement by supporting science and education-based initiatives, environmental programs, health and  social services, as well as culture and arts in an effort to strengthen and enrich company communities.  

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Foundation 

Deadline: Continuous 

Amount: $100 - $500,000

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Match: None 

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and educational institutions in communities  served by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway 

http://www.bnsffoundation.org/ 

The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Foundation provides support in communities in the company's  area of operations. The Foundation considers requests falling in the following categories: • Civic Services: This area includes organizations which are concerned with the environment and local  community issues, such as crime prevention, parks and recreation, diversity and community  development. 

• Cultural Organizations: This area includes performing arts, visual arts, fine arts, and museums and  other related activities that offer opportunities for underserved children to experience cultural learning  events. 

• Educational Institutions: This area includes both public and private education, primarily at the college  level. (Grants of an exceptional nature may be made to vocational and non-college schools.  Preferably, contributions will be directed toward the improvement of the quality of education.) 

• Health and Human Service Organizations: This area includes hospitals, medical programs, and  programs that address chemical dependency treatment and prevention, spouse and child abuse,  women's and children's aid, and transitional shelters. 

• Youth Organizations: This area includes Boys & Girls Clubs, Camp Fire, Scouts, Junior  Achievement, and similar groups. 

HOMELESSNESS ASSISTANCE FUNDING 

California Interagency Council on Homelessness: Encampment Resolution Funding Program Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until June 30, 2023, or until funds are exhausted,  whichever is sooner. 

Webinar: January 5, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT.  

Webinar Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vHuyirIjTgKzNwIC170QzQ  Amount: Not stated. Up to $237.3M for ERF-2-R. 

Eligibility: Local jurisdictions and Continuum of Care 

NOFO: 

file:///C:/Users/Shari/Downloads/Encampment%20Resolution%20Funding%20Program%20Rd%202%20NO FA.pdf  

Summary: Program will fund actionable, person-centered local proposals that resolve the experience of  unsheltered homelessness for people residing in encampments. Resolving these experiences of  homelessness will necessarily address the safety and wellness of people within encampments, resolve  critical encampment concerns, and transition individuals into interim shelter with clear pathways to  permanent housing or directly into permanent housing, using data informed, non-punitive, low-barrier,  person-centered, Housing First, and coordinated approaches. Proposals may bolster existing, successful  models and/or support new approaches that provide safe, stable, and ultimately permanent housing for  people experiencing homelessness in encampments. ERF-2-R funds may only be used for proposals that  connect people experiencing homelessness in encampments to interim shelter with clear pathways to  permanent housing or place people directly into permanent housing. 

ANIMAL AND PET FUNDING 

Banfield Foundation 

Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time for all of the programs, except Pet Advocacy Grants,  which have submission deadlines of April 30 and October 31, annually. 

Amount: Varies depending on program 

Eligibility: 501c3 organizations. Must wait 12 months after award to apply again. 

https://www.banfield.com/banfield-foundation/programs  

The Banfield Foundation is committed to improving the well-being of pets nationwide through four different  grant programs. These programs include Veterinary Medical Equipment Grants, Veterinary Assistance  Grants, Pet Advocacy Grants, and Disaster Relief Grants. 

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HAZARD MITIGATION FUNDING 

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Deadline: Continuous  

Amount: Project maximum is unspecified. $150,000 for single jurisdiction plan, $250,000 for multi-jurisdiction  plan.  

Match: Generally, HMA funds may be used to pay up to 75% of the eligible activity costs. The remaining 25%  of eligible activity costs are derived from non-Federal sources 

Eligibility: States, local communities and tribal governments 

https://www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/recovery/disaster-mitigation... mitigation-grant-program 

Funding Priorities: 

• Local Hazard Mitigation Plans (LHMP) updates that will expire within 24 months. • All other LHMP updates. 

• Shovel ready projects with a high level of design that can begin construction within 90 days of FEMA  approval, in declared counties. 

• Shovel ready projects with a high level of design that can begin constructions within 90 days of  FEMA approval, in all other counties. 

• Whole community risk reduction/large critical infrastructure wildfire projects. 

• Whole community risk reduction/large critical infrastructure projects for other hazard types. • Wildfire projects in any county. 

• All hazard type projects in any county. 

• Planning related activities. 

• Five percent (5%) Initiative projects. 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT FUNDING 

U.S. Department of Agriculture: Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) 

Deadline: February 28, 2023 

Amount: Not stated 

Match: No 

Eligibility: Cities, counties, states, nonprofits, IHEs and tribal governments 

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=345071  

The purpose of the program is to promote economic development and job creation projects through the  awarding of grant funds to eligible entities. Applications will compete in two separate categories, business  opportunity grants and business enterprise grants, for use in funding various business and community  projects that serve rural areas. 

U.S. Economic Development Administration: FY 2021 American Rescue Plan Act Economic  Adjustment Assistance 

Deadline: While EDA encourages eligible applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible, EDA  strongly advises eligible applicants to submit complete applications no later than March 31, 2022 Amount: $100,000 to $10 million 

Match: Yes 

Eligibility: Cities, counties, states, special districts, nonprofits, IHEs and tribal governments https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=334743  

Program is designed to provide a wide-range of financial assistance to communities and regions as they  respond to, and recover from, the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, including long-term  recovery and resilience to future economic disasters. Under this announcement, EDA solicits applications  under the authority of the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program, which is flexible and responsive  to the economic development needs and priorities of local and regional stakeholders. This is the broadest  NOFO EDA is publishing under ARPA and any eligible applicant from any EDA Region may apply. EDA  expects to fund a number of projects under this NOFO that support communities negatively impacted by the  downturn in the coal economy, supporting transitioning away from coal. 

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T-Mobile Hometown Grants Program 

Deadline: Requests reviewed quarterly 

Amount: Up to $50,000 

Eligibility: Elected leaders, town managers and employees, and nonprofit leaders are eligible to submit  applications.  

https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants  

The T-Mobile Hometown Grants Program is intended to help build stronger, more prosperous small towns  and rural communities throughout the United States. Up to 100 towns each year for the next five years will  receive community improvement grants of up to $50,000 each. The focus is on providing support to revitalize  community spaces in towns with 50,000 people or less that help foster local connections. Examples of  eligible projects include revitalizing a town hall, a senior center, a local little league field, a library, or any  space where friends and neighbors gather. 

Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program 

Deadline: Rolling 

Amount: $10,000 

Match: $10,000. Grant funding requires a cash match from the participating municipality or a partnering  organization. 

Eligibility: Applying organizations must be from communities with populations of 2,500 to 30,000. Applicant  organizations must designate a lead organization that must be a local government, 501c3 organization or  informal resident-led group. 

https://www.communityheartandsoul.org/seed-grants/  

Community Heart & Soul is a resident-driven process that engages the entire population of a town in  identifying what they love most about their community, what future they want for it, and how to achieve it.  The Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program provides $10,000 in startup funding for resident-driven  groups in small cities and towns across the United States to implement the Community Heart & Soul model.  

U.S. Department of Commerce: FY 2020 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance  Programs including CARES Act Funding 

Deadline: There are no submission deadlines under this opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an  ongoing basis until the publication of a new PWEAA NOFO. 

Amount: $100,000 to $30 million 

Match: Yes - Generally, the amount of an EDA award may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the  project. 

Eligibility: (i) District Organization of a designated Economic Development District; (ii) Indian Tribe or a  consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a  special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development  activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; (iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of  institutions of higher education; or (v) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in  cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. 

https://www.eda.gov/funding-opportunities/ 

Summary: EDA solicits applications from applicants in rural and urban areas to provide investments that  support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects under EDA’s  Public Works and EAA programs. Grants and cooperative agreements made under these programs are  designed to leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development  strategies that advance new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed  communities. EDA provides strategic investments on a competitive- merit-basis to support economic  development, foster job creation, and attract private investment in economically distressed areas of the  United States. If you are interested in applying for a project of national impact/scope under the CARES Act;  please inquire at RNTA@eda.gov. 

U.S. Department of Labor: National Dislocated Worker Grants Program Guidance Deadline: Continuous 

Amount: $150,000 to $25 million 

Match: No 

Eligibility: Eligibility varies depending upon the type of National Dislocated Worker Grant requested. See  guidelines for details.

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https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=325616 

The Department funds two types of DWGs: Disaster Recovery and Employment Recovery. Disaster  Recovery DWGs provide funding to create temporary employment opportunities to assist with clean-up and  recovery efforts when an area impacted by an emergency or major disaster is declared eligible for public  assistance FEMA or is declared as an emergency or disaster of national significance. Employment Recovery  DWGs temporarily expand capacity to serve dislocated workers and to meet the increased demand for  employment and training services following a qualifying event.  

TECHNOLOGY AND BROADBAND FUNDING 

Federal Communications Commission: Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program Deadline: January 9, 2023 

Amount: $50,000 to $1 million 

Match: No 

Eligibility: Counties, cities, nonprofits, special districts public housing authorities, tribal governments and  organizations 

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=344441  

The ACP Outreach Grant Program is one tool among a comprehensive set of measures authorized by the  Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021(Infrastructure Act) and implemented by the FCC to help  bridge the digital divide. The ACP Outreach Grant Program will help increase awareness of and participation  in the ACP among eligible households. The ACP Outreach Grant Program provides new federal funding for  the FCC to grant eligible governmental and non-governmental entities with the funding and resources  needed to increase awareness of and participation in the ACP among those households most in need of  affordable connectivity. 

California Public Utilities Commission: California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Adoption Account Deadline: January 1, 2023, and July 1, 2023 

Amount: Up to $150,000 

Match: Yes - 15% 

Applicant Eligibility: Local governments, senior centers, schools, public libraries, nonprofit organizations,  and community-based organizations with programs to increase publicly available or after school broadband  access and digital inclusion, such as digital literacy training programs are eligible to apply for grants. Eligible Projects: Digital Literacy (DL) Projects- Digital inclusion projects may include digital literacy training  programs and public education to communities with limited broadband adoption, including low-income  communities, senior citizen communities, and communities facing socioeconomic barriers to broadband  adoption. 

Program Link: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/internet-and-phone/califor... services-fund/casf-adoption-account 

California Public Utilities Commission: Local Agency Technical Assistance (LATA) Deadline: No specified deadline. Application window opened August 1, 2022 

Amount: Up to $1 million may be available for each local agency per fiscal year. Applications meeting the  Ministerial Review criteria may be approved by Staff and are capped at $500,000. Application requests  exceeding $500,000 may be approved by the Commission via Resolution, up to a maximum of $1 million.  Eligibility: Cities, counties, special districts 

Program Link: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/internet-and-phone/broadband implementation-for-california/local-agency-technical-assistance  

Summary: Technical assistance grants to reimburse pre-construction expenses in advance of broadband  deployment. Funds will reimburse pre-construction expenses to provide broadband connections to unserved  and underserved areas. Grants are for pre-construction planning and studies, such as needs assessments,  environmental studies, and network designs. Technical assistance may include forming a JPA with another  entity or supporting a local agency preparing to provide internet service in the same jurisdiction. Eligible areas contain unserved and underserved households or businesses. Grant recipients will be provided with  an authorization to proceed and may request reimbursements after completing technical assistance work  products.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT, PUBLIC SAFETY &  

REENTRY EMPLOYMENT FUNDING 

California Office of Traffic Safety 

Deadline: January 31, 2023 (Annually) 

Amount: Varies by program 

Match: Not specified 

Eligibility: Public entities 

https://www.ots.ca.gov/grants/ 

Priority Program Areas: 

• Alcohol Impaired Driving 

• Distracted Driving 

• Drug-Impaired Driving 

• Emergency Medical Services 

• Motorcycle Safety 

• Occupant Protection 

• Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety 

• Police Traffic Services 

• Public Relations, Advertising, and Marketing Program 

• Roadway Safety and Traffic Records 

U.S. Department of Justice: BJA FY 23 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center  Integration Initiative 

Deadline: February 6, 2023 

Amount: Up to $700,000 

Match: No 

Eligibility: State, local and tribal law enforcement agencies, tribal governments 

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=344846  

OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice,  supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and  protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the  community. 

With this solicitation, BJA seeks to support state, local, and tribal jurisdictions’ capacity to work with their  ATF partners to utilize intelligence, technology, and community engagement to swiftly identify unlawfully  used firearms and their sources, and effectively prosecute perpetrators engaged in violent crime. 

U.S. Department of Justice: Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Crime Victim  Compensation and/or Assistance 

Deadline: Open 

Amount: There are no minimum or maximum levels of funding for grant awards. OVC will work with  applicants to ensure that the level of funding requested is necessary to meet their unique circumstances and  needs. 

Match: No 

Eligibility: Eligible applicants are limited to state victim assistance programs; public agencies, including  federal, state, and local governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, public institutions of  higher education; and victim service and nongovernmental organizations. 

https://ovc.ncjrs.gov/Solicitation.aspx?utm_source=newsfromovc&utm_mediu... se_to_opioid_crisis_5.30.2018&utm_c  

This program is designed to supplement the resources and services of entities responding to these acts  when a jurisdiction has been overwhelmed after such an incident. AEAP funds can assist with crisis  response in the initial aftermath of an event; help victims adapt, restore their equilibrium, and deal with the  consequences of the event; and facilitate victim participation in the judicial process. AEAP is also designed  to supplement state crime victim compensation administrative agencies that reimburse victims for out-of pocket expenses related to their victimization. Additionally, training and technical assistance funds are  available to identify resources, assess needs, coordinate services to victims, and develop strategies for  responding to an event.

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FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES FUNDING 

CalFire: Forest Health Grants 

Deadline: February 28, 2023 

Amount: $750,000 to $7 million 

Match: Match funding is not a requirement of applying for a Forest Health grant. However, match funding  illustrates that a project has support from other entities and may help make a proposed project more  competitive. 

Eligibility: Federal land management agencies (excluding conservation easements), state land management  agencies, Native American tribes, private forest landowners, resource conservation districts, fire safe  councils, land trusts, landowner organizations, conservation groups, and nonprofit organizations https://www.fire.ca.gov/grants/forest-health/  

CAL FIRE’s Forest Health Program funds active restoration and reforestation activities aimed at providing for  more resilient and sustained forests to ensure future existence of forests in California while also mitigating  climate change, protecting communities from fire risk, strengthening rural economies and improving  California’s water & air. Through grants to regionally-based partners and collaboratives, CAL FIRE seeks to  significantly increase fuels management, fire reintroduction, treatment of degraded areas, and conservation  of forests. 

Project activities funded by CAL FIRE's Forest Health Grant Program may include: · Forest fuels reduction 

· Prescribed fire 

· Pest management 

· Reforestation 

· Biomass utilization 

· Conservation easements and/or land acquisition through the Forest Legacy Program · Research through the Forest Research Program 

CalFire: Wildfire Prevention Grants Program 

Deadline: March 15, 2023 

Amount: Up to $5M; Equipment purchase cap increased from $250,000 to $750,000 cumulative Match: No, but encouraged 

Eligibility: State and federal agencies, cities, counties, fire protection districts, community service districts,  water districts, special districts, nonprofits 

https://www.fire.ca.gov/grants/wildfire-prevention/  

CAL FIRE’s FP Grants Program provides funding for fire prevention projects and activities in and near fire  threatened communities that focus on increasing the protection of people, structures, and communities.  Funded activities include hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention  education with an emphasis on improving public health and safety while reducing greenhouse gas  emissions. 

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation 

Deadlines: Grant Portal Opens the following dates for each quarter: Q2: January 12, 2023; Q3: April 13,  2023; Q4: July 13, 2023 (600 applications are accepted each quarter. Once they reach 600, the application  window for that specific quarter closes) 

Amount: $15,000 to $25,000 

Eligibility: Public safety organizations, such as fire departments, law enforcement agencies, first responders,  EMS organizations, nonprofit organizations and schools 

http://grants.firehousesubs.com/  

The mission of the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is to impact the life-saving capabilities and the  lives of local heroes and their communities. The Foundation supports public safety organizations in the  communities served by Firehouse Subs restaurants across the country. The Foundation's areas of interest  include: 

Life-Saving Equipment 

The focus is on providing first responders with equipment to improve their life-saving capabilities. Disaster Relief 

The focus is on providing assistance and resources after natural and man-made disasters such as fire,  tornadoes, hurricanes, etc.

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Prevention Education 

The focus is on prevention educational tools to the public about the importance of fire safety, public safety, and natural disaster preparedness in order to prevent disasters in the home and community. Military and Local Heroes 

The focus is on organizations that benefit men and women of the military who have served their country in  any of the branches of the United States Uniformed Services. 

Scholarships and Continued Education 

The focus is on providing financial resources to accredited organizations to assist individuals pursuing a  career in the public safety sector. 

FM Global Fire Prevention Grant Program 

Deadline: March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 annually  

Amount: Not specified 

Eligibility: Fire departments and brigades, as well as national, state, regional, local, and community  organizations 

https://www.fmglobal.com/about-us/our-business/corporate-responsibility/... program  

The FM Global Fire Prevention Grant Program supports a wide array of fire prevention, preparedness, and  control efforts throughout the U.S. and internationally. Funded projects include pre-incident planning, fire and  arson prevention and investigation, and fire prevention education and training programs. 

HeroFund USA: Safety Equipment 

Deadline: Rolling 

Amount: Not specified 

Match: Yes - 50/50 

Eligibility: Local government and tribal governments 

https://www.herofundusa.org/safety-equipment-requests  

Funding for the following: 

• Police – Body armor, ballistic helmets & shields, outer-carrier vests, K9 vests & related safety gear,  drones, safety partitions, communication equipment, throw ropes & related water rescue gear, stop  sticks, and more. 

• Fire – bunker/turnout gear, helmets & headlights, body armor, thermal imaging cameras, drones,  communication equipment, gas detection meters, water rescue gear, throw ropes, particulate blocking hoods, and more. 

• EMS – gloves, face shields, body armor, ballistic helmets, and more. 

Brothers Helping Brothers 

Deadline: Ongoing 

Amount: Varies. Award examples vary between $500 and $13,000 

Eligibility: Fire departments and EMS organizations serving a population of less than 10,000 and less than 30  employees with majority as volunteer or paid call 

https://www.brothershelpingbrothers.org/  

Brothers Helping Brothers helps small and rural fire departments throughout the U.S. with equipment needs  by donating vital life-saving tools. Equipment grants as well as used equipment donations are provided. 

Marathon Petroleum Foundation 

Deadline: Ongoing  

Amount: Not specified 

Eligibility: Nonprofits, federal, state or local government entity in communities where company has significant  presence 

https://www.marathonpetroleum.com/Sustainability/Creating-Shared-Value-a... Petroleum-Foundation/ 

Marathon provides funding for projects in the following categories: 

• Environmental conservation and  

• Public safety 

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Firefighters Charitable Foundation 

Deadline: Continuous 

Amount: Varies 

Match: None 

https://www.ffcf.org/fire-departments 

Assists fire and disaster victims; and supports  

Volunteer Fire Departments. Grants offered for the following needs/programs: AED (Automatic External  Defibrillator); Fire Department Equipment Program; Community Smoke Detector Program; and the Juvenile  Fire-setter Prevention and Intervention Program.  

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, NUTRITION AND EDUCATION FUNDING 

JAMS Foundation/ACR Initiative for Students and Youth  

Deadline: January 9, 2023, for project ideas (invited applications due May 19, 2023) Amount: $20,000 to $40,000 

Eligibility: Nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations, educational institutions, and public agencies working in  conjunction with nonprofit educational institutions or organizations 

https://www.jamsadr.com/acr/  

Program provides funding for conflict prevention and dispute resolution programs for pre-K-12 students and  for adults working with youth populations in ways that directly transfer conflict resolution education skills from  adults to youth. The 2023 funding track will focus on efforts to increase the resiliency skills in children (ages  5-11) by using conflict resolution education and training to increase their ability to cope with crisis, stress,  and lack of hope in the future. The focus is on conflict resolution practitioners and organizations working with  child-based community organizations which provide full childcare for working parents, guardians, or other  caregivers, or to organizations providing before- or after-school programming. 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Rural Communities Opioid Response Program –  Overdose Response 

Deadline: January 19, 2023 

Amount: Not specified - $12M for entire program 

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