Happy December! As we begin to close out 2021, we want to end on a positive note and what is more positive than free money through grant programs?! Please see below for three opportunities that can start your 2022 off the right way!

Rural Recreation and Tourism Program (Prop 68)

Who:  Cities, Counties, Eligible Districts (as defined in the Application Guide) in nonurbanized areas (To qualify as a rural community, the project site must meet one of two thresholds for "rural" explained at www.parks.ca.gov/rrt and in the Application Guide)

What: Projects will develop new recreation opportunities within rural communities to support health-related and economic goals. Projects will create, expand, or improve parks to support the health of local community residents, and, attract out of town visitors.  for more information, see the "Application Guide" at www.parks.ca.gov/rrt

When: Application Deadline, 1/20/22

How Much: Total estimated funding: $23,125,000

Learn More: https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/rural-recreation-and-tourism-program-prop-68/

CAL FIRE Fire Prevention Grants Program FY 2021-2022

Who: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government

What: CAL FIRE’s Fire Prevention Grants Program provides funding for fire prevention projects and activities in and near fire threatened communities. Funded activities include hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education with an emphasis on improving public health and safety while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

When: Application Deadline, 2/9/22

How Much: Total estimated available funding: $120 million

Learn More: https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/cal-fire-fire-prevention-grants-program-fy-2021-2022/

COMING SOON: Treecovery Grant Program, Cycle 2

Who: Incorporated nonprofit organizations and unincorporated community-based groups (with a fiscal sponsor) located in California.

What: California ReLeaf believes that urban forestry projects should be led by local communities. This isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do: local groups better understand the broader vision of the community that trees are part of, and can build trust and leadership that will steward the trees for generations. California ReLeaf’s grant program increases access to urban forestry funding by providing grants to community groups.

The obligations of direct public funding – such as the high minimum award, greenhouse gas calculations, mapping and reporting requirements – are often prohibitive for small groups. Therefore, we offer smaller minimum award amounts and technical assistance to help make funds accessible and the projects successful.

When: Coming Soon- early 2022

How Much: TBA- see breakdown for 2021 here

Learn More: https://californiareleaf.org/grants/

If you need more help applying or a community partner to collaborate with, the SJVCEO can help. Email our Executive Director, Courtney Kalashian, ckalashian@pesc.com, to find out how we can support public agencies at no cost in pursuit of grant funding