Clean California Local Grant Program – California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Deadline: May 31, 2023
Who is Eligible

Public agencies, transit agencies, and federally recognized tribal governments. Non-profits may be subapplicants and are encouraged to partner with eligible applicants.

What it Funds

Projects that beautify and improve local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, and transit centers to clean and enhance public spaces.

When to Apply

The call for projects for Cycle 2 was released on February 14, 2023. The application deadline was extended from April 28, 2023, to May 31, 2023, by 5:00 p.m. PDT.

Available Funds

Approximately $296 million was available in Cycle 1, with a maximum award amount of $5 million. The local match component will range from 0% to 50% of the project costs and will be based on the capacity of the community to leverage local capital.

Approximately $100 million is available for Cycle 2.

Award Size
Level of Effort to Apply
Competitiveness

105 out of 329 projects were awarded in 2022.

Land and Water Conservation Fund – California Department of Parks and Recreation
Deadline: June 1, 2023, by 5:00 PM
Who is Eligible

Cities, counties, Federally-recognized Native American tribes, JPAs, non-state agency recreation and park districts.

What it Funds

New and/or expanded parks and buffers, wildlife corridors, and recreational/active transportation trails that serves as a connector between essential community locations and residences.

When to Apply

Applications for the FY23/24 funding cycle have a deadline of June 1, 2023, by 5:00 PM.

Available Funds

$45 million is available (2022). The maximum grant award is 50% of the total project cost, up to $6 million.

Award Size


Small to Medium

Level of Effort to Apply


Medium

Competitiveness

9 out of 65 proposals funded (2018)

Recreational Trails Program – California Department of Parks and Recreation
Deadline: June 15, 2023 by 5:00 PM
Who is Eligible

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

What it Funds

Recreational trails and trails-related projects.

When to Apply

Applications are typically accepted on an annual basis. Applications for the FY23/24 funding cycle have a deadline of June 15, 2023, before 5:00 PM.

Available Funds

$2.7 million were available in the most recent application cycle. There are no maximum or minimum Grant amounts that can be requested.

Award Size

To be determined

Level of Effort to Apply

To be determined

Competitiveness
To be determined
Habitat Conservation Fund – California Department of Parks and Recreation
Deadline: June 15, 2023
Who is Eligible

Cities, counties, and districts

What it Funds

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.

When to Apply

Applications for the FY23/24 cycle have a deadline of June 15, 2023.

Available Funds

Approximately $7.5 million is available in the current funding cycle.

Award Size
Level of Effort to Apply
Competitiveness
To be determined
Hometown Grant Programs – T-Mobile, Smart Growth America and Main Street America
Deadline: June 30, 2023
Who is Eligible

Elected leaders, town managers/employees, non-profit organizations

What it Funds

Projects to build, rebuild, or refresh community spaces that help foster local connections in your town.

When to Apply

Applications will be open on a quarterly basis with the following schedule over the next five years:
-Spring: Applications open January/March
-Summer: Applications open April/June
-Fall: Applications open July/September
-Winter: Applications open October/December

All Hometown Grant applications will be notified 30-60 days after the end of each quarter on the status of the submission.

Available Funds

$25 million over the next five years, with a maximum award of $50,000 per town.

Award Size


Small

Level of Effort to Apply
Competitiveness

25 proposals, from the Spring 2022 funding cycle, were awarded.

Outdoor Equity Grants Program – California Department of Parks and Recreation
Deadline: Fall 2023
Who is Eligible

Public agencies, school districts, and non-profits.

What it Funds

Funding for transportation, logistics, program operations, and capacity costs associated with increasing participation of DAC’s at state parks and public lands.

When to Apply

By spring 2023, a draft Application Guide for Round Two will be released for public review and comment. The Round Two application deadline will be announced after the comment period. Applications will be due no earlier than November 2023.

Available Funds

A total of $57 million is available in the current funding cycle. The maximum award is $700,000; the minimum award is $20,000.

Award Size
Level of Effort to Apply
Competitiveness
To be determined
Reconnecting Communities: Highways to Boulevards (RC:H2B) Pilot Program – Construction Capital Grants – California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Deadline: Late Summer/Early Fall 2023
Who is Eligible

Local, Regional, or State Transportation Agencies, Joint Powers Authority, and Tribal Governments

What it Funds

Conversion of key underutilized highways in the State into multi-modal corridors to reconnect communities divided by transportation infrastructure.

When to Apply

The next call for applications will be released in Late Spring/Early Summer 2023, with applications due Late Summer/Early Fall 2023. Awardees will be notified in Late 2023/Early 2024.

 

Available Funds

$111.75 million is available in FY 22/23.

Award Size
Level of Effort to Apply
Competitiveness
To be determined
Reconnecting Communities: Highways to Boulevards (RC:H2B) Pilot Program – Planing Grants – California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Deadline: Late Summer/Early Fall 2023
Who is Eligible

Non-profits, community-based or Faith-based Organizations, Coalition or Associations of Non-profits, Local Agencies, Regional Agencies, Joint Powers Authority, Tribal Governments, and Transit Agencies.

What it Funds

Plan for the conversion of key underutilized highways in the State into multi-modal corridors to reconnect communities divided by transportation infrastructure, through community engagement, planning studies, needs assessments, project plans, and cesign cocuments, environmental review, early action implementation plans, the establishment of a community land trust.

When to Apply

The next call for applications will be released in Late Spring/Early Summer 2023, with applications due in Late Summer/Early Fall 2023.

Available Funds

$37.25 million is available in FY 22/23.

Award Size
Level of Effort to Apply
Competitiveness
To be determined
Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program – U.S. Department of Agriculture
Deadline: Ongoing
Who is Eligible

Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes.

What it Funds

The purchase, construction, and/or improvements to public waste disposal facilities, public water facilities, sanitary sewerage, solid waste disposal, and storm wastewater facilities.

When to Apply

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Available Funds

Approximately $2.8 Billion nationwide in direct loans (2018). Approximately $30 million in grants nationwide and $890,000 in grants in California (2019)

Award Size


Small, Medium, and Large

Level of Effort to Apply


Medium to High

Competitiveness

26 awards were granted in California (2019).

Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF) Program – California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank
Deadline: Ongoing
Who is Eligible

Cities, counties, special districts, assessment districts, JPAs, and nonprofits.

What it Funds

Local streets, highways, drainage, water, sewer, waste, transit, parks, and other public utilities and facilities.

When to Apply

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. The ISRF Board considers applications at monthly meetings.

Available Funds

$50,000 – $25 million loans, with terms for the useful life of the project up to a maximum of 30 years.

Award Size


Small, Medium, and Large

Level of Effort to Apply


Medium to High

Competitiveness

This funding program provides loans to qualified applicants on a non-competitive basis.

San Joaquin River Conservancy – Wildlife Conservation Board
Deadline: Ongoing through June 30, 2027
Who is Eligible

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments. serving the San Joaquin River Parkway, in Fresno and Madera Counties.

What it Funds

Projects that address at least one of the following priorities: resources conservation and public access, habitat enhancement and restoration of public or private lands, and public access improvements for recreational and educational purposes.

When to Apply

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis through June 30, 2027. For more information on the WCB Continuous Grant Application Process, click here.

Available Funds

Approximately $6 million is available.

Award Size
Level of Effort to Apply
Competitiveness
To be determined

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