Prop 68 Coastal Resilience Solicitation

OPC is soliciting proposals for Proposition 68 grant funding to support projects that will address, create, or implement nature-based solutions and other sea-level rise adaptation strategies to build coastal resiliency. For more details on OPC’s priorities, please review our Strategic Plan. Project types that may be funded through this solicitation include: Community capacity building, technical assistance, and planning Project site assessment and preliminary design Project final design and permitting Construction, monitoring, and adaptive management For more details, please see OPC’s Proposition 68 Grant Guidelines and Grant Solicitation & Application Instructions on OPC’s Proposition 68 webpage. All details here: http://www.opc.ca.gov/prop-68-funding/ An informational webinar for applicants is scheduled for 12:30pm on Friday, August 14, 2020. Please see the webpage for registration. The deadline to submit letters of intent is September 14, 2020. Program Details Ocean Protection Council is a state agency that offers the Prop 68 Coastal Resilience Solicitation grant program to support disaster recovery. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Ocean Protection Council through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for disaster recovery 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 September 21, 2020. 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. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 236, 237, 238. 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 construction

Award details

Applications close on September 21, 2020.

Categories

Disaster Recovery