Climate Resilience and Community Access Grant Program

The grants seek to invest in the local conservation community by creating new programs or developing organizational or agency capacity to enhance desert resilience to climate change and foster conservation of the desert as a carbon sink; promote equity in access to outdoor recreation throughout the Valley; or improve natural resources management on existing conservation lands. Applications that represent a sustainable investment, incubate local expertise and capacity and serve historically underserved and economically disadvantage communities are especially encouraged. Grants should be for projects of up to 24 months, and grant requests should range from $100,000- - $400,000. Local governments, tribes and nonprofits are eligible to apply. Program Details Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy is a state agency that offers the Climate Resilience and Community Access Grant Program grant program to support disaster recovery and sustainability. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for disaster recovery and sustainability should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on California Grants Portal for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by May 9, 2023. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports disaster recovery and sustainability. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 115310, 541620. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through California Grants Portal. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to conservation

Award details

Applications close on May 9, 2023.

Categories

Disaster Recovery · Sustainability