Programs for Land Conservancies

Land trusts, resource conservation districts, land use planning agencies and others can receive funds to help protect California’s lands and coastlines. Learn about open funding opportunities, resources to help you learn more about California Climate Investments and how to apply for funds, and read stories of funded projects led by land conservancies.

Open Funding Opportunities
Resources for Land Conservancies
Investments in Action

Funding Opportunities for Land Conservancies

The programs listed below have funding available now or will offer funding in the near future. You can save or print the list of programs with funding available now using the buttons below.

We encourage you to also view all programs available to individuals, including both open and closed programs. Learning about programs early can help with planning for future funding rounds.

All Programs
Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program
Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program

Funds conservation and management of natural and working lands and technical assistance for land managers.

Drinking Water and Wastewater Program
Drinking Water and Wastewater Program

Technical assistance for small, disadvantaged communities to address drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, or groundwater needs.

Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program
Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program

Grants for land use planning, capacity building, and land acquisition projects that protect agricultural land from conversion to non-agricultural uses.

Community Assistance for Climate Equity Program
Community Assistance for Climate Equity Program

Grant application assistance and implementation support for Tribal, disadvantaged, and low-income communities applying for or carrying out climate mitigation, adaptation, or resilience projects.

Clean Truck and Bus Vouchers (HVIP)
Clean Truck and Bus Vouchers (HVIP)

Vouchers for clean truck and bus fleet purchases for public transit and innovative small e-fleets.

Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund
Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund

Funds water system consolidation, operation and maintenance costs, and planning activities for small water systems.

Resources for Land Conservancies

 
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Resource Portal
Resource Portal

California Air Resources Board

Collection of resources for California Climate Investments administering agencies, prospective applicants, grantees, and public audiences.

Funding and Public Participation Calendar
Funding and Public Participation Calendar

California Air Resources Board

Calendar containing upcoming California Climate Investments funding timelines, public participation opportunities such as workshops, public comment periods, listening sessions, and more.

Funding Available to Land Conservancies
Funding Available to Land Conservancies

California Air Resources Board

Land trusts, resource conservation districts, land use planning agencies and others can receive funds to help protect California’s lands and coastlines.

Fondos Disponible Para Organizaciones de Conservación
Fondos Disponible Para Organizaciones de Conservación

California Air Resources Board

Los fideicomisos de tierras, los distritos de conservación de recursos, las agencias de planificación del uso de la tierra y otros pueden recibir fondos para ayudar a proteger las tierras y costas de California.

Community Connections
Community Connections

California Air Resources Board

Community Connections is a tool to help organizations and agencies find partners interested in California Climate Investments. Partnerships ensure that project proposals reflect the perspectives needed to build resilient communities and implement meaningful investment.

Racial Equity Resource Hub
Racial Equity Resource Hub

California Strategic Growth Council

The Hub is designed to enable practitioners, policymakers, and communities at any point in their racial equity journey to increase access and understanding to relevant resources and best practices.

Ecosystem Service Benefits of Projects Funded by California Climate Investments
Ecosystem Service Benefits of Projects Funded by California Climate Investments

Industrial Economics, Inc.

An analysis and evaluation of ecosystem service benefits California Climate Investments projects provide by funding nature-based climate solutions. The resulting report explores how carbon mitigation projects can generate ecological and environmental improvements that enhance the health, wealth, and well-being of California residents.

Investments in Action: Projects Funding Land Conservancies

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