Funding Opportunities Newsletter
May & June 2023

Upcoming Grants

• The CA Department of Conservation (DOC) Climate Smart Land Management Program (due May 8) builds the capacity of local, tribal, regional, and statewide partners to increase the pace and scale of climate action on the state’s natural and working lands in a socially, ecologically, and geographically equitable manner.
• The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant Program (due May 9) funds the assessment, prevention, control, or abatement of wildfire smoke hazards in public community buildings and/or buildings that serve the public but are privately owned or operated.
• The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants (due May 10) provide funding for general operating support or specific projects to community-based nonprofit organizations in which a relatively small amount of funding might make a large difference in areas, such as museums, environmental and wildlife protection, and cultural programs.
• The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund (due May 11) advances pollinator conservation by protecting, conserving, and increasing habitat for the monarch butterfly and other native insect pollinators.
• The DOE Clean Energy Technology Deployment on Tribal Lands Program (due May 16) helps build the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to implement clean-energy solutions for the benefit of Native Americans.
• The CA Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant Program (due May 19) supports planning and implementation projects that protect reservoirs against quagga and zebra mussel introduction.
• The DOE Energizing Rural Communities Prize Program (due May 24) offers a cash prize pool to kickstart development of clean-energy projects in rural or remote areas.
• The GRID Alternatives: Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund (TSAF): Tribal Facility and Residential Grant (due May 31) supports the purchase and installation of solar-energy systems for federally recognized tribes, thereby promoting clean-energy development and economic growth.
• The Native American Agriculture Fund General and Youth Programming Grants (due June 1) invest in Native American agriculture through projects that focus on business assistance, agricultural education, technical support, and advocacy services.
• The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) WaterSMART Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Program (due June 1) supports the study, design, and construction of aquatic ecosystem restoration projects that are collaboratively developed; have widespread regional benefits; and improve the health of fisheries, wildlife, and aquatic habitat through restoration and improved fish passage.
• The National Trust for Historic Preservation: National Trust Preservation Fund Program (due June 1) supports public agencies and nonprofit organizations engaged in ongoing preservation work and provides seed money for preservation projects.
• The California Department of Food and Agriculture Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program (due June 6) supports energy-efficient and climate-friendly refrigeration and freezer equipment in corner stores, small businesses, and food donation programs in low-income or low-food access areas.
• The National Forest Foundation Matching Award Program (due June 7) supports projects that directly benefit U.S. National Forests and Grasslands through integration of community involvement and hands-on stewardship.
• The CA DPR Habitat Conservation Fund Program (due June 15) protects fish, wildlife, and native plant resources, funds acquisition or development of wildlife corridors and trails, and supports programs that bring urban residents into park and wildlife areas.
• The CA DPR Recreational Trails Program – Non-motorized Trails Grant (due June 15) funds property acquisition, development, rehabilitation, and construction related to non-motorized recreational trails.
• The California State Libraries: Sustainable California Libraries Grant (due June 15) provides libraries the opportunity to design programming and educational opportunities focused on sustainability and climate resilience by collaborating with project partners, community connections, and community members.
• The CA Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) Wildfire Recovery and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program (concept proposals due June 16) supports the planning and implementation of forest-health projects that promote wildfire recovery and forest resilience.
• The USDA Community Connect Grant Program (due June 20) provides community-oriented broadband connectivity to stimulate economic development and provide enhanced educational and health-care opportunities in rural areas.
• The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Tribal Wildlife Grant Program (due June 23) helps federally recognized tribes engage in fish and wildlife conservation efforts on their lands.
• The US Department of Transportation (DOT) Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program (Tribal Transit Program) (due June 26) supports planning, capital, and operating assistance for tribal public transit services in rural areas.
• The USDA Rural Energy for America Programs (due June 30) provide grants and guaranteed loans to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable-energy systems or to make energy-efficiency improvements.
• The DOC Transformative Climate Communities Grants Program (due July 1) supports planning, project development, and implementation projects that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieve multiple community benefits.
• The USFWS North American Wetlands Conservation Act US Standard Grants Program (due July 7) supports public-private partnerships carrying out protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds.
• The US DOT Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program (due August 1) funds both construction and non-construction projects that reduce wildlife vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species.
• The Economic Development Administration Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program Disaster Supplemental Funding Notice of Funding Opportunity (rolling) supports regions impacted by wildfires, flooding, and other natural disasters during 2021-2022; helping communities devise and implement long-term economic recovery strategies to recover and become resilient to future disasters through construction and non-construction projects.
• The US EPA Targeted Brownfields Assistance Program (rolling) provides free environmental investigations designed to document environmental conditions at contaminated properties under consideration for redevelopment.
• The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Drought, Climate, and Nature Based Solutions Initiative (rolling) funds multi-benefit ecosystem restoration and protection projects for critical habitat and watersheds, including mountain-meadow ecosystems and wildlife corridors.
• The CA Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) Restoration Grant Opportunities: Nature Based Solutions (Part A): Wetlands and Mountain Meadows Restoration Program (rolling) supports projects that will restore or enhance wetlands and watershed ecosystems, as well as pilot projects for the agency’s Beaver Program.
• The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Fish Passage Program Base Funding (rolling) provides direct technical and financial assistance to remove instream barriers and restore aquatic organism passage and aquatic connectivity to maintain or increase fish populations in order to improve ecosystem resiliency and provide quality fishing experiences for the American people.