Advancing 30×30 in Coastal Waters

This solicitation is intended to advance 30×30 in coastal waters by: 1) Enhancing coastal and marine biodiversity conservation, 2) Strengthening biodiversity protections in existing 30×30 Conservation Areas, 3) Supporting the identification of potential new 30×30 Conservation Areas, 4) Providing direct benefits to coastal and marine biodiversity via restoration or other on-the-ground environmental stewardship activities, and 5) Supporting stewardship of coastal and marine ecosystems by local communities and California Native American tribes. $10 million is available through this solicitation to fund projects for up to two years. Proposals will be accepted for three separate tracks: action-oriented science (Track 1), accelerating environmental restoration and stewardship (Track 2), and revitalizing tribally-led stewardship (Track 3). Program Details Ocean Protection Council is a state agency that offers the Advancing 30×30 in Coastal Waters grant program to support environment energy and sustainability. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Ocean Protection Council through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for environment energy 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 Ocean Protection Council or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by November 7, 2025. 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 environment energy 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 November 7, 2025.

Categories

Environment Energy · Sustainability