Funding Opportunities Newsletter
July & August 2024

Upcoming Grants

• The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) North American Wetlands Conservation Act: U.S. Standard Grants (due July 11) support projects that involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds.
• The National Forest Foundation (NFF) Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests and Communities (due July 12) supports critical-capacity elements and activities that make collaboration for forest stewardship successful.
• The National Park Service (NPS) Military Families Outdoors Program (due July 15) promotes the health and wellness of active-duty military service members and their families through positive engagement experiences with national parks, public lands, and waterways.
• The US FWS Rapid Response Fund for Aquatic Invasive Species (due July 15) makes financial resources available to assess and support response actions for quick containment or eradication of newly detected species, thus avoiding costly long-term and wide-spread control efforts.
• The National Park Foundation: Park Partner Capacity Building Grants (due July 21) support capacity-building projects focused specifically on nonprofit park partners that increase partners’ park-related revenue and philanthropic impact on national parks.
• The CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program (due July 23) promotes fish and wildlife habitat preservation, restoration, and enhancement by supporting the implementation of Natural Community Conservation Plans (NCCPs) throughout California. Eligible projects include management, restoration, monitoring, mapping, and targeted studies for adaptive management.
• The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund Grants (due July 24) provide funding to protect, conserve, and increase habitat for the monarch butterfly and other native insect pollinators.
• The CA Energy Commission Tribal Research Grant Program (due July 31) provides funding for tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal-serving non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to conduct tribally led climate-change research, assessments, and similar projects. These are fairly broadly defined – see the Questions and Answers document in the Solicitation Files.
• The Roy A. Hunt Foundation Community Farming Giving Circle Grants (Letters of Inquiry due July 31) improve access to local, organic, and regenerative food, and invest in farmers who are dedicated to their local communities by supporting holistic health and connecting people with the land.
• The US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Highly Rural Transportation Grant (due July 31) provides funds to assist veterans in highly rural areas to travel to VA Medical Centers, or other VA-authorized health care facilities. Eligible counties in CA are Alpine, Inyo, Mono, Modoc, Sierra, and Trinity.
• National Endowment for the Arts (NEA): Our Town Program (due August 1) supports creative placemaking projects that integrate arts, culture, and design into local efforts that strengthen communities over the long term.
• The US Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Tribal Domestic Water Supplies Program (due August 4) supports water projects that provide domestic water supplies to existing tribal communities or households that do not have reliable access to domestic water supplies.
• The CA Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Youth Community Access Program (due August 14) funds projects that support youth access to natural or cultural resources with a focus on low-income and disadvantaged communities. These can include community education and recreational amenities to support youth substance use prevention and early intervention.
• The Thornton S. Glide, Jr. and Katrina D. Glide Foundation Regular Grants Program (due August 15) provides support for animal protection, land conservation, wildlife conservation, etc.
• The Leary Firefighters Foundation: Jeremiah Lucey Grant Program (Letters of Inquiry due August 15) supports paid and volunteer fire departments throughout the country by providing them funding for training, equipment, and technology.
• The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment, Inc. Grant Program (due August 30) funds organizations that protect living resources and their habitats through grants for general support, capacity building, and capital campaigns.
• The US BOR Cooperative Watershed Management Program (due September 3) provides funding for watershed-group development, watershed planning, and watershed-implementation projects.
• The US Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program (due September 4) funds projects that will reduce the number of wildlife vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species.
• The US Forest Service (USFS) Forest Legacy Program (due September 23) protects environmentally important forest areas threatened by conversion to non-forest uses.
• The US Dept. of Transportation National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program: Culvert Aquatic Organism Passage Program (due September 23) funds the replacement, removal, and repair of culverts or weirs that would meaningfully improve or restore fish passage for anadromous fish.
• The CalRecycle Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Program (due October 8) funds the cleanup of illegally dumped material on farm and/or ranch property, including on public forestlands.
• The NDN Collective Community Action Fund (rolling until October 31) supports tribes, tribal nonprofit organizations, and other Indigenous communities and organizations most impacted by local challenges, ensuring that resources and decision-making ability lies with those who are best equipped to solve pressing issues and address imminent threats.
• Vadon Foundation Grants (rolling) support innovative community-based initiatives that sustain healthy, thriving, Indigenous nations in perpetuity, including language revitalization, food insecurity, community leadership, etc.
• Trek Bicycle Corporation: The Trek Foundation Public Trail Development and Land Protection Initiative (rolling) protects land, develops trail systems for public use, and provides more riders access to great places to ride.
• The Headwaters Economics Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire (CPAW) Program (rolling) is a technical-assistance program that provides support for communities to reduce wildfire risks through improved land-use planning, compelling communication, and applied research.
• The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Targeted Brownfields Assistance Program (rolling) provides site assessments, cleanup options, cost estimates, and outreach for communities addressing Brownfield site reuse.
• The CDFW Restoration Grant Opportunities: Nature-Based Solutions (Part A): Wetlands and Mountain Meadows Restoration (rolling) provides funding for projects that restore or enhance wetlands and watershed ecosystems and provide co-benefits, consistent with the Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy and Pathways to 30×30.  The program will also support pilot projects for CDFW’s Beaver Program.
• The Rural Community Assistance Corporation Community Facilities Loan Program (rolling) offers short-term loans for community-facility development in rural communities, including early property acquisition and predevelopment, interim construction costs, and long-term permanent financing.
• US FWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program (rolling) provides free technical and financial assistance to plan, design, supervise, and monitor customized habitat-restoration projects.
• The William G. Pomeroy Foundation: National Register Signage Grant Program (rolling) provides funds to government entities and nonprofit organizations to defray the costs of plaques or signs for public properties and historic districts that are placed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).