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Grant Opportunities
The following grant applications are available for cities and school districts. If you are a California Consulting client and are interested in any of the grants listed below, please contact our office. If you are not a California Consulting client, but would like us to draft and submit any of the following grant applications for your school district or city, please contact Steve Samuelian at steve@californiaconsulting.org. Please click on the link to read more information on each grant opportunity:
Grants for School Districts
January 2015
CDE: California State Preschool Program Expansion FY 2014-15
Deadline: January 5, 2014
Amount: Varies; $3 Million allocated to entire program
Eligibility: institutions of higher education, local educational agencies, nonprofit organizations, other organizations or agencies
http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/profile.asp?id=3665
The intent of this RFA is to expand full-day/full-year CSPP services statewide. To expand CSPP services this RFA funding opportunity is available to existing CSPP contracted agencies, to existing contracted agencies that do not have a CSPP contract, or to new agencies without EESD program contracts. These funds are intended to increase the availability of CSPP services to eligible children. In accordance with existing law, priority will be given to applicant agencies that will be serving the highest percentage of 4-year-old children.
CDE: California Career Pathways Consortium Development Grant
Deadline: January 9, 2015
Amount: $600,000
Eligibility: School districts, county office of education, charter schools, and community college districts are eligible to apply for funding
http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/profile.asp?id=3644
The purpose of the CCPT Consortium Development Grants is to assist interested groups in examining the feasibility of creating local and regional consortia in their areas and ultimately start the implementation process of establishing one or more career pathways.
State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB): Drought Response Outreach Program for Schools (DROPS)
Deadline: January 15, 2015
Amount: Varies by school district enrollment: $50,000 - $2.5 Million
http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/grants_loans/drops/
DROPS is focused on projects that reduce storm water pollution and provide multiple benefits including water conservation, water supply augmentation, energy savings, increased awareness of water resource sustainability, and reduced dry weather runoff. All projects must include an education/outreach component that is designed to increase student and public understanding of the project's environmental benefits and the sustainability of California's water resources directly related to the project.
US Soccer Foundation: Safe Places to Play Grants
Deadline: Next LOI due January 30, 2015
Amount: $15,000 - $200,000
http://www.ussoccerfoundation.org/our-grants/
Safe Places to Play grants are available in four categories: Synthetic Turf, Lighting, Irrigation, and Sport Court. Multi-sport field projects are eligible for funding, but such fields must be used a majority of the time for soccer. Multi-field projects are also eligible. All Safe Places to Play grants (except for Irrigation) can be awarded for either indoor or outdoor field projects. Safe Places to Play grantees have 12 months from the date of the award announcement to use their funding. Applicants must submit an LOI describing basics of the project prior to being approved to submit a full application for funding.
Captain Planet Foundation Grants
Deadline: January 31, 2015
Amount: $500 - $2,500
Match: Priority is given to projects with matching funds and/or in-kind support.
Eligibility: Public schools and nonprofit organizations
http://captainplanetfoundation.org/
The Captain Planet Foundation supports educational programs that enable youth to understand and appreciate our world by getting involved in hands-on projects to improve the environment. The Foundation is interested in funding innovative programs that inspire youth to participate in community service through environmental stewardship activities. An additional priority is to fund programs that encourage environment-based education in schools. Nonprofit organizations and public schools may apply for grants of $500 to $2,500. Priority is given to projects with matching funds and/or in-kind support.
EPA: Environmental Education Grants Program
Deadline: February 2, 2015
Amount: $192,200 (EPA expects to make only 3 awards)
Match: 25% of total project costs
Eligibility: local education agencies, colleges or universities, state education or environmental agencies, 501(C)(3) nonprofits, noncommercial educational broadcasting entities
http://www2.epa.gov/education/environmental-education-ee-grants
Under the Environmental Education Grants Program, EPA seeks grant proposals from eligible applicants to support environmental education projects that promote environmental awareness and stewardship and help provide people with the skills to take responsible actions to protect the environment. This grant program provides financial support for projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques.
President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities: National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
Deadline: February 2, 2015
Amount: $10,000
Match: None
Eligibility: Programs initiated by museums, libraries, performing arts organizations, schools and universities, arts centers, community service organizations, and government agencies are encouraged to apply. Eligible programs must have been in operation for a minimum of five years.
http://www.nahyp.org/
The National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards, sponsored by the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, recognize excellence in after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs for underserved children and youth. These programs offer high-quality and intensive instruction on weekends, afternoons, and summer vacations, providing a safe and productive space for young people in the hours when they are often the most vulnerable. Twelve winners will receive a $10,000 award and an invitation to accept their award at a White House ceremony.
CDE: Education for Homeless Children and Youth
Deadline: February 3, 2014
Amount: $250,000
Eligibility: School Districts, County Offices of Education, Direct-funded Charter Schools
http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/profile.asp?id=3629
The purpose of the program is to (1) facilitate the enrollment, attendance, and success in school of homeless children and youth; and (2) ensure homeless children and youth have equal access to the same free, appropriate, public education as provided to all other students. Services provided cannot replace the regular academic program and must be designed to expand or improve services that are part of the school's regular academic program.
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program
Deadline: February 3, 2015
Amount: Matching grants will range from $20,000 to $50,000, with an average of $30,000
Match: 1:1; projects that exceed the 1:1 ratio will be more competitive
Eligibility: non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Indian tribes and educational institutions
http://www.nfwf.org/fivestar/Pages/2015RFP.aspx#.VJRolcDkA
The Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program, an initiative of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, seeks to develop community capacity to sustain local natural resources for future generations. Support is provided to local partnerships throughout the United States for wetland, riparian, forest, and coastal habitat restoration; urban wildlife conservation; and storm water management. (Grants for this program are available nationwide, but additional funding is available for specific geographic priorities.) Funded projects should focus on water quality, watersheds, and the habitats they support. Partnerships should include at least five organizations (nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, businesses, etc.) that contribute to project success.
CDE: California Career Pathways Trust Implementation Grant
LOI Deadline: November 21, 2014
Grant Deadline: February 6, 2015
Amount: $600,000 - $15 Million
Eligibility: School districts, county office of education, charter schools, and community college districts are eligible to apply for funding
http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/profile.asp?id=3643
Applicants must target K-14 career pathway programs that provide students with a sequenced pathway of integrated academic and career-based education and training, aligned to current or emerging regional economic needs. Career pathway programs are designed to lead students to a postsecondary degree or certification in a high-skill, high-wage, and high-growth field. The overarching goal of the CCPT is to build robust partnerships between employers, schools, and community colleges in order to better prepare students for the 21st century workplace and improve student transition into postsecondary education, training, and employment.
CDE: After School Education & Safety (ASES) Grant Program
Deadline: February 13, 2014
Amount: $112,500 for Elementary Schools; $150,000 for Middle Schools
Match: None
Eligibility: Institutions of higher education, local educational agencies, nonprofit organizations, other organizations or agencies
http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/profile.asp?id=3638
The After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program is the result of the 2002 voter-approved initiative, Proposition 49. These programs are created through partnerships between schools and local community resources to provide literacy, academic enrichment and safe, constructive alternatives for students in kindergarten through ninth grade. Funding is designed to: (1) maintain existing before and after school program funding; and (2) provide eligibility to all elementary and middle schools that submit quality applications throughout California. The Renewal application is for existing grant recipients who wish to continue funding at existing levels. The Universal application is for new applicants and for existing grant recipients who wish to increase funding. Approximately $10 million in funding is available for ASES Universal grants. The remaining funds are obligated for on-going grants funded via the Renewal application.
CDE Summer Food Service Program (Allocation)
Deadline: June 1, 2015
Amount: Varies. Reimbursement based on the number and types of meals served multiplied by the operational and administrative rate.
http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/profile.asp?id=3616
Funding provides reimbursement for meals served to children who are on school vacation in areas where 50 percent of the children qualify for free or reduced-price school meals. Camp sites may receive reimbursement for serving meals to children who are income eligible. Non-school agencies may be reimbursed for snacks in afterschool settings. Summer sites must be established to serve all children in the community while on school vacation and not enrolled for day care. Meals must be served to all children at the same time. Sponsoring agencies serving snacks after school, must serve meals during summer vacation. Application results are provided within 30 days.
CDE Microsoft Education Technology K-12 Voucher Program
Deadline: Equipment to be purchased by September 25, 2015
Amount: Will Vary per Allotment
http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/profile.asp?id=1999
This is a new round of funding for the Microsoft Education Technology K-12 Voucher Program which is intended to assist districts with implementation and support of their state-approved district technology plans. The vouchers can be redeemed for a variety of goods and services related to technology, including any computer platform that the school or district specifies. The vouchers will be in the form of 50 percent General Purpose Vouchers and 50 percent Specific Category Software Vouchers.
CDE Child and Adult Food Care Program (Allocation)
Deadline: Applications or other data may be submitted at any time during the fiscal year.
Amount: Agencies are reimbursed for the number and types of meals served according to the participant's household eligibility for free, reduced-price, or base rate meals.
http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/profile.asp?id=3615
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a state and federally funded program that provides funding to licensed child care centers, adult day care centers, and organizations that sponsor day care homes to ensure participants receive nutritionally adequate meals and snacks while in care. Funding is also available for meals and snacks at emergency shelters and afterschool programs.
CDE School Nutrition Programs (Allocation)
Deadline: Applications or other data may be submitted at any time during the fiscal year.
Amount: Agencies are reimbursed for the number and types of meals or pints of milk served, according to the student's household eligibility for free, reduced-price, or paid meals or milk.
http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/profile.asp?id=3617
Funding supports five school meal and milk programs to assist schools, districts, and other nonprofit agencies in providing nutritious meals and milk to children at reasonable prices or free to qualified applicants. The five programs are the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Seamless Summer Feeding Option (SSFO), Special Milk Program (SMP), and State Meal Program (STMP).
GRANTS WITH OPEN OR ROLLING DEADLINES
Actuarial Foundation: Advancing Student Achievement (ASA) Grant
Deadline: Open
Amount: $5,000
http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/teachers/what_asa_grant.shtml
Supports math enhancement programs that bridge the gap between classroom and real world mathematics for grades 4-12 students in U.S. public and private schools. Programs eligible for support may include, but are not limited to, clubs, competitions, before and after school programs, classroom extension periods, etc. Funded programs must impact 20 to 25 students and meet a minimum of one time per month.
Annenberg Foundation
Deadline: Rolling
Amount: $10,000 - $100,000
http://www.annenbergfoundation.org
Awards granted in the following areas: Arts, Culture & Humanities, Civic & Community, Environment, Education, and Human Health & Wellness.
Arthur Vining Davis Foundations
Deadline: Rolling
Amount: $100,000-$200,000
Projects may cover a wide range of initiatives intended to improve teaching. For example, projects might be designed to improve professional development for in-service and pre-service teachers, strengthen teaching skills, support practical research in teacher and high school education, or encourage innovative use of technology and new techniques for presentation of classroom materials in high schools.
Little Kids Rock Music Professional Development & Equipment Program
Deadline: Continuous
Amount: Varies (Teacher receive training & donation of curricula, instruments and other resources so that they can launch Modern Band music programming for students at their schools)
Eligibility Note: School Districts; they must be a partner district with the Little Kids Rock organization
http://www.littlekidsrock.org/the-program/how-it-works/
Little Kids Rock partners with public school districts in some of the nation's most economically disadvantaged communities with the goal of ensuring that all students (K-12) have access to music education and its many benefits. We do this by building Modern Band programs in our partner districts. Teachers apply to be trained to use our innovative and transformational methodology. After their training is complete, teachers receive a donation of curricula, instruments and other resources so that they can launch Modern Band music programming for students at their schools.
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) Public Benefit Program New Alternative Fuel Vehicle Purchase Grant
Deadline: Continuous until funding exhausted; ASAP
Amount: $20,000 per vehicle (max); $100,000 per agency (max)
Link: http://valleyair.org/grants/publicbenefit.htm
This component provides funding for the purchase of new alternative fueled vehicles (Electric, Plug-In Hybrid, CNG, LNG, LPG, etc.). Applications for this component are currently being accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Video Insight Security Grant
Deadline: Rolling
Amount: Varies; $250,000 allocated
http://www.video-insight.com/schoolgrant.php
Video Insight has developed the School Security Grant to help schools that lack funds implement a video surveillance solution and to give back to these communities in need. Beginning in January 2014 - and for each month throughout the year - a school or college will be chosen to receive the software and equipment necessary to implement a video surveillance solution. Each Video Insight School Security Grant recipient will receive the following equipment: 48 Video Insight Video Management Software (VMS) licenses; 16 IP video surveillance cameras; 1 video encoder; 10 years of the Video Insight Software Upgrade Program (SUP). Applications are completed online.
MUNICIPAL GRANTS
January 2015
Department of Water Resources (DWR): Urban Streams Restoration Program
Deadline: January 7, 2015
Amount: $1,000 - $1 Million
Match: None required, though in-kind matching recommended
Eligibility: All grant proposals must have two applicants, a sponsor and co-sponsor. One applicant must be a local public agency and the other a citizen's group or non-profit organization.
http://www.water.ca.gov/urbanstreams/
The Urban Streams Restoration Program (USRP) provides grants to local communities for projects to reduce flooding and erosion and associated property damages; restore, enhance, or protect the natural ecological values of streams; and promote community involvement, education, and stewardship. Since 1985, the program has provided over 240 grants ranging from $1,000 to $1 million to communities throughout California. The projects have included stream cleanups, bank stabilization projects, re-vegetation efforts, re-contouring of channels to improve floodplain function and occasional acquisition of strategic floodplain properties or easements.
US Bureau of Reclamation: WaterSMART - Water and Energy Efficiency Grants
Deadline: January 14, 2014
Amount: Funding Group I (small projects): $300,000; Funding Group II (larger, phased projects): $1,000,000
Match: 50% or more of project costs
Eligibility: States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority
http://www.usbr.gov/WaterSMART
The WaterSMART Program focuses on improving water conservation, sustainability and helping water resource managers make sound decisions about water use. It identifies strategies to ensure that this and future generations will have sufficient supplies of clean water for drinking, economic activities, recreation and ecosystem health. The program also identifies adaptive measures to address climate change and its impact on future water demands. Proposals must seek to conserve and use water more efficiently, increase the use of renewable energy, improve energy efficiency, benefit endangered and threatened species, facilitate water markets, carry out activities to address climate-related impacts on water or prevent any water-related crisis or conflict.
LA Metro: 2015 Call for Projects Grant Opportunities
Deadline: January 16, 2015
Amount: $3,000,000
Match: 20% monetary cash match
Eligibility: All public agencies that provide transportation facilities or services within Los Angeles County
http://www.metro.net/projects/call_projects/
Every other year, Metro accepts Call for Projects applications in seven modal categories:
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Regional Surface Transportation Improvements: Capital improvement projects on regionally significant arterial highways which improve traffic flow and reduce congestion
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Goods Movement Improvements: Grade separations, roadway geometric and operational improvements, intersection improvements, truck access improvements and other capacity enhancements on regionally significant roadways, major and secondary arterials, high truck volume arterials, dedicated truck routes, de-facto truck routes and/or other major freight corridors/facilities.
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Signal Synchronization & Bus Speed Improvements: Traffic signal synchronization, transit preferential treatment and priority systems, bottleneck intersection improvements, traffic control and monitoring systems, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).
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Transportation Demand Management: Technology and/or innovation-based strategies, Ridesharing Incentive/Disincentive Programs, Parking Management Programs, Transportation Facilities Amenities, Commuter Service Centers, and New and Unique Demonstration Projects.
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Bicycle Improvements: Projects that provide access and mobility for local and regional bicycle travel, gap closures that connect bikeway networks, on-street improvements to transit hubs, high-capacity bicycle parking, and innovative projects that promote bicycling.
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Pedestrian Improvements: Provides capital funds for the construction of projects that improve the pedestrian environment in order to promote walking as a viable form of transportation.
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Transit Capital: Bus purchases and construction of or improvement to transit centers, bus layover areas, park and ride lots, transit stops, commuter rail stations, and transit maintenance facilities.
USDA Forrest Service: Community Forrest Program
Deadline: January 16, 2014
Amount: $400,000
Match: 50% of project costs
Eligibility: local governments, tribes, nonprofit organizations
http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/programs/loa/cfp.shtml
The Community Forest Program is a grant program that authorizes the Forest Service to provide financial assistance to local governments, Tribal governments, and qualified nonprofit entities to establish community forests that provide continuing and accessible community benefits.
CalRecycle: Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grant Program
Deadline: January 22, 2015
Amount: $350,000
Match: Any project costs outside of grant funding
Eligibility: Cities, counties, special districts, state agencies, qualifying Indian Tribes, and private for-profit entities that fund public works projects located in California.
http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Tires/Grants/TDA/FY201415/default.htm
The Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grant Program provides assistance to civil engineers in solving a variety of engineering challenges. TDA, which is produced from shredded tires, is lightweight, free-draining, and a less expensive alternative to conventional lightweight aggregate.
Funders' Network: Partners for Places Grant Program
Deadline: January 28, 2015
Amount: $25,000 - $75,000
Match: dollar-for-dollar match required
Eligibility: A proposal must be submitted by a team of at least two partners -- the sustainability director of a city or a county, and local, place-based foundation(s)
http://www.fundersnetwork.org/partnersforplaces/
Partners for Places, an initiative of the Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities, is a matching grant program that creates opportunities for cities and counties in the United States and Canada to improve communities by building partnerships between local government sustainability offices and place-based foundations. Through the program, funders invest in local projects to promote a healthy environment, a strong economy, and well-being of all residents. For Round 6, grants will range between $25,000 and $75,000 per year for up to two years, with a one-to-one match required by one or more local, place-based foundations. The proposal must be submitted by a team of at least two partners consisting of the sustainability director of a city or a county, and the local, place-based foundation(s).
US Soccer Foundation: Safe Places to Play Grants
Deadline: Next LOI due January 30, 2015
Amount: $15,000 - $200,000 in vendor product credit
Match: None required officially; applicants will have to contribute additional funds not covered by the grant award
http://www.ussoccerfoundation.org/our-grants/
Safe Places to Play grants are available in four categories: Synthetic Turf, Lighting, Irrigation, and Sport Court. Multi-sport field projects are eligible for funding, but such fields must be used a majority of the time for soccer. Multi-field projects are also eligible. All Safe Places to Play grants (except for Irrigation) can be awarded for either indoor or outdoor field projects. Applicants must submit an LOI describing basics of the project prior to being approved to submit a full application for funding.
California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS): General & "Grants Made Easy" Grants
Deadline: January 31, 2015
Amount: Varies. Funding amounts and items requested need to be reasonable and must be proportional to the identified traffic safety problem(s).
Match: None
Eligibility: State governmental agencies, colleges, and universities, local city and county government agencies; school districts; fire departments; and public emergency services providers
http://www.ots.ca.gov/Grants/Apply/default.asp
The Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) provides grant funding to help local agencies address and create awareness of local traffic safety problems by conducting "best practice" strategies. There are two types of grants available: General Grants and Grants Made Easy (GME). The General Grant program will fund project that seek use "best practice" strategies to address and prevent traffic safety problems. Under the GME program, an eligible applicant may apply for one of 3 prefabricated applications each with its own goals and objectives for the topics of Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs (STEP); Emergency Medical Services (EMS); and Probation.
President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities: National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
Deadline: February 2, 2015
Amount: $10,000
Match: None
Eligibility: Programs initiated by museums, libraries, performing arts organizations, schools and universities, arts centers, community service organizations, and government agencies are encouraged to apply. Eligible programs must have been in operation for a minimum of five years.
http://www.nahyp.org/
The National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards, sponsored by the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, recognize excellence in after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs for underserved children and youth. These programs offer high-quality and intensive instruction on weekends, afternoons, and summer vacations, providing a safe and productive space for young people in the hours when they are often the most vulnerable. Twelve winners will receive a $10,000 award and an invitation to accept their award at a White House ceremony.
CA Department of Parks & Recreation (CA State Parks): Land Water Conservation Fund
Deadline: February 3, 2015
Amount: $2,000,000 maximum request
Match: dollar for dollar (1 to 1); applicants will have to demonstrate they can fund 100% of the project costs; then will be reimbursed for 50% of that total.
Eligibility: Cities, counties and districts authorized to acquire, develop, operate and maintain park and recreation areas
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21360
California Department of Parks and Recreation and its Office of Grants and Local Assistance (OGALS), in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) offers the Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to provide funding for cities and counties to acquire, develop, operate and maintain park and recreation areas and facilities. Priority development projects include trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, natural areas and cultural areas for recreational use. Property acquired or developed under the program must be maintained in perpetuity for public outdoor recreation use.
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program
Deadline: February 3, 2015
Amount: Matching grants will range from $20,000 to $50,000, with an average of $30,000
Match: 1:1; projects that exceed the 1:1 ratio will be more competitive
Eligibility: non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Indian tribes and educational institutions
http://www.nfwf.org/fivestar/Pages/2015RFP.aspx#.VJRolcDkA
The Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program, an initiative of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, seeks to develop community capacity to sustain local natural resources for future generations. Support is provided to local partnerships throughout the United States for wetland, riparian, forest, and coastal habitat restoration; urban wildlife conservation; and storm water management. (Grants for this program are available nationwide, but additional funding is available for specific geographic priorities.) Funded projects should focus on water quality, watersheds, and the habitats they support. Partnerships should include at least five organizations (nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, businesses, etc.) that contribute to project success.
HCD: Housing-Related Parks (HRP) Program
Deadline: February 5, 2015
Amount: minimum award $75,000
Match: None
Eligibility: Cities and Counties
http://www.hcd.ca.gov/hpd/hrpp/
The HRP Program is designed to encourage cities and counties to develop new residential housing by rewarding those jurisdictions that approve housing affordable to lower-income households and are in compliance with State housing element law with funding for the creation of new parks or rehabilitation or improvements to existing parks. The grant's purpose is to increase the overall supply of housing affordable to lower income households by providing financial incentives to cities and counties with documented housing starts for newly constructed units affordable to very low or low-income households while also improving local parks and recreational opportunities.
Department of Water Resources (DWR): Flood Emergency Response Projects Statewide Grants (Round 2)
Deadline: February 9, 2015
Amount: Up to $5 million
Match: None
Eligibility: California public agencies with primary responsibility for flood emergency response and coordination are eligible to apply.
http://www.water.ca.gov/floodmgmt/hafoo/fob/floodER/
The purpose of this grant is to provide grant funding for local emergency responders to work with the DWR to improve local flood emergency preparedness and response. Under this grant program, the DWR will provide financial assistance through a grant agreement with participating agencies to ensure local agencies have a robust flood emergency plan in place with adequate flood preparedness and response capacity and resources.
Baseball Tomorrow Fund: Offers Support for Youth Baseball and Softball Programs
Deadline: Quarterly
Amount: $40,000 average award size
Match: 50% or more of total project cost
http://web.mlbcommunity.org/index.jsp?content=programs&program=baseball_tomorrow_fund
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is a joint initiative between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association designed to promote and enhance the growth of youth participation in baseball and softball around the world by funding programs, fields, coaches' training, uniforms, and equipment. Grants are intended to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball or softball programs. The Baseball Tomorrow Fund supports projects that meet the following evaluation criteria: increase the number of youth participating in baseball and softball programs; improve the quality of youth baseball and softball programs.
EDA FY 2014 Economic Development Assistance Programs
Deadline: Quarterly deadlines through 2015
Amount: Varies
Match: typically dollar for dollar (1 to 1) in cash or in-kind
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=248297
EDA supports development in economically distressed areas of the United States by fostering job creation and attracting private investment. Specifically, under the Economic Development Assistance programs (EDAP) Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announcement, EDA will make construction, non-construction, and revolving loan fund investments under the Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs. Grants made under these programs will leverage regional assets to support the implementation of regional economic development strategies designed to create jobs, leverage private capital, encourage economic development, and strengthen America's ability to compete in the global marketplace. Through this program, EDA solicits applications from rural and urban communities to develop initiatives that advance new ideas and creative approaches to address rapidly evolving economic conditions.
The Hardwood Forestry Fund Grants
Deadline: Quarterly each year -- March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31
Amount: Varies -- Funding restricted to $1/seedling or less
Match: None.
Eligibility: States, local governments, universities, nonprofits
http://www.hardwoodforestryfund.org/?page_id=105
The Hardwood Forestry Fund promotes hardwood timber growth, management, education, and environmentally sound uses of renewable forest resources by providing grant funding to partnering organizations. The Hardwood Forestry Fund supports sustainable forestry by funding selective tree planting, direct seeding, natural regeneration, management, and hardwood research requests. Member forest products companies, foundations, and individuals provide funding for Hardwood Forestry Fund projects. The Fund supports projects on public land including state, local, or university land, or on property owned by non-profit organizations. The land must be allocated for multiple use. Appropriate planting sites include: idle land being converted to forest, sites damaged by wildfire, insect or disease, ice, or wind storm, and naturally regenerating sites lacking desired stocking or species composition.
GRANTS WITH CONTINUOUS DEADLINES
California Farmland Conservancy Program
Deadline: Continuous
Amount: Varies
Match: 5% of grant total
http://www.consrv.ca.gov/dlrp/cfcp/funding/Pages/request_grant_app.aspx
The Department of Conservation's California Farmland Conservancy Program provides grants to local governments and qualified nonprofit organizations for:
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voluntary acquisition of conservation easements on agricultural lands that are under pressure of being converted to non-agricultural uses;
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temporary purchase of agricultural lands that are under pressure of being converted to non-agricultural uses, as a phase in the process of placing an agricultural conservation easement;
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agricultural land conservation planning and policy projects; and,
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restoration of and improvements to agricultural land already under easement
FEMA: Fire Management Assistance Grant Program (FMAGP)
Deadline: Continuous
Amount: $500,000
Match: FMAGP provides a 75% Federal cost share and the State pays the remaining 25% for actual costs.
http://www.fema.gov/fire-management-assistance-grant-program
The Fire Management Assistance Grant Program (FMAGP) funds the mitigation, management, and control of fires on publicly or privately owned forests or grasslands, which threaten such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. The FMAGP declaration process is initiated when a State submits a request for assistance to the FEMA Regional Director at the time a "threat of major disaster" exists. The entire process is accomplished on an expedited basis and a FEMA decision is rendered in a matter of hours. Eligible firefighting costs may include expenses for field camps; equipment use, repair and replacement; tools, materials and supplies; and mobilization and demobilization activities.
Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation
Deadline: Continuous
Amount: Varies
Match: None
http://www.ffcf.org/
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.
Fire Fighters Support Foundation, Inc.
Deadline: Quarterly
Amount: $5-10,000
Match: None
http://www.ffsupport.org/assistance.html
The Firefighters Support Foundation pro-actively makes contributions to funds established for the children of fallen firefighters. This financial support may be applied for by downloading, completing, and mailing an application on the foundation's website.
Fireman's Fund Heritage Program
Deadline: Continuous
Amount: Varies
Match: None
https://www.firemansfund.com/home/policyholders/about_us/supporting_firefighters/index.html
Fireman's Fund awards grants to fire departments and fire & burn prevention organizations to support firefighters for safer communities. These grants can be used to purchase needed equipment, firefighter training, and community education programs.
FM Global Fire Prevention Grant Program
Deadline: Continuous
Award amount: $2500-$5000
Match: None
http://www.fmglobal.com/page.aspx?id=01060200
Through the Fire Prevention Grant Program, fire departments and brigades, as well as national, state, regional, local and community organizations can apply for funding to support a wide array of fire prevention, preparedness and control efforts, including:
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Pre-fire planning for commercial, industrial and institutional facilities
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Fire and arson prevention and investigation
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Fire prevention education and training programs
PetSmart Charities: Targeted Spay/Neuter Program
Deadline: Continuous
Amount: Up to $200,000
Match: None
http://www.petsmartcharities.org/pro/grants
The Targeted Spay/Neuter Program is intended to provide funding and mentoring for high-impact spay/neuter projects that focus on owned pets in areas where there is a critical need. Target areas may include all or part of a county, city, township, ZIP code, census tract, neighborhood, mobile home park, or other location.
PetSmart Charities: Free-Roaming Cat Spay/Neuter Program
Deadline: Continuous
Amount: Up to $200,000
Match: None
http://www.petsmartcharities.org/pro/grants
The Free-Roaming Cat Spay/Neuter Program is intended to provide funding and mentoring for high-impact trap-neuter-return projects. The goal is to stabilize and ultimately reduce the free-roaming cat population within a specific geographic area. Target areas may include all or part of a county, city, township, ZIP code, census tract, neighborhood, mobile home park, or other location.
Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SDWSRF)
Deadline: Pre-application, requires annual invitation
Amount: $ 500,000-$5,000,000
Match: 20% of eligible project costs
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/services/funding/SRF.shtml
This program provides support to engage in the demonstration of innovative technologies, methods, practices, and techniques in three areas: operational safety, infrastructure or equipment resiliency, and all-hazards emergency response and recovery methods.
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) Bicycle Infrastructure Incentive Component, Remove II Program
Deadline: Continuous until funding exhausted
Amount: Up to $150,000
Match: None
http://valleyair.org/grants/bikepaths.htm
The program provides funding for construction of Class I (Bicycle Path Construction) or Class II (Bicycle Lane Striping) projects to assist with the development or expansion of a comprehensive bicycle-transportation network which will provide a viable transportation option for travel to school, work and commercial sites.
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) Public Benefit Program New Alternative Fuel Vehicle Purchase Grant
Deadline: Continuous until funding exhausted; ASAP
Amount: $20,000 per vehicle (max); $100,000 per agency (max)
Match: Any vehicle costs in excess of the $20,000 reimbursement amount
http://valleyair.org/grants/publicbenefit.htm
This component provides funding for the purchase of new alternative fueled vehicles (Electric, Plug-In Hybrid, CNG, LNG, LPG, etc). Applications for this component are currently being accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
State Water Resources Control Board: CAA Interim Emergency Drinking Water
Deadline: Continuous
Amount: Varies ($4 Million allocated for program)
Match: None
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/programs/index.shtml
The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) has approved $4 million in funding from the Cleanup and Abatement Account (CAA) to provide interim replacement drinking water for economically disadvantaged communities with contaminated water supplies. In an effort to distribute funds as quickly and efficiently as possible, the State Water Board will coordinate with the Regional Water Quality Control Boards, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) district offices, the Office of Emergency Services, and other stakeholders (e.g. environmental justice groups, community assistance groups, etc.) to identify those disadvantaged communities that are most at-risk and would benefit from financial assistance. ELIGIBILITY NOTE: Pubic Agencies, Not-for-Profit Water Districts, Not-for-Profit Organizations, Tribal Governments are eligible to apply
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. The Energy partnership also provides technical assistance early in the design phase of new facility construction, including: Provide design review consultation; Identify cost-effective, energy-saving measures; Compare different technologies; Review schematics and construction plans; Provide equipment specification consultation; Develop computer simulation models of your planned project; Help select experienced professionals with energy efficiency expertise; and Assist with system commissioning.
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%)
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. Grants are available to public entities such as municipalities, counties, parishes, boroughs, and special-purpose districts, as well as non-profit corporations and tribal governments.
UPCOMING GRANTS
Strategic Growth Council: Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program
Release: TBD (December 2014; draft guidelines currently available)
Deadline: TBD
Amount: $1 Million to $15 Million
Match: None
Eligibility: Cities, Counties
http://www.sgc.ca.gov/s_ahscprogram.php
The Strategic Growth Council's Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program funds land-use, housing, transportation, and land preservation projects to support infill and compact development that reduces greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions. These projects facilitate the reduction of the emissions of GHGs by improving mobility options and increasing infill development, which decrease vehicle miles traveled and associated greenhouse gas and other emissions, and by reducing land conversion, which would result in emissions of greenhouse gases.
Department of Community Services and Development (CSD): Low-Income Weatherization (LIWP)
Deadline: TBD (draft guidance has been posted)
Amount: TBD ($75 Million allocated for program)
Match: None
Eligibility: Local governments with low-income residencies
http://www.csd.ca.gov/Portals/0/Documents/Public%20Notices/LIWP%20DRAFT%20Program%20Guidelines.pdf
The purpose of LIWP is to install cost-effective energy efficiency ("weatherization") measures and solar photovoltaic (PV) in the residences of qualifying low-income households to reduce energy use and to reduce GHG emissions. In addition, LIWP will provide other co-benefits to the state such as reducing air pollution, improving public health, helping achieve air quality standards, reducing energy costs and water usage, stimulating the economy and creating jobs.
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