Proposition 4 – Nature Based

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State of California

At a glance

Proposition 4 – Nature Based is an open California state grant opportunity from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (State of California). Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Total estimated funding is $25M. Applicant types listed as eligible include nonprofit, public agency and tribal government. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Opened: Jun 11, 2025
Close date: Ongoing
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $25,000,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: Federal and State — Climate projects are covered under Chapter 6 of Proposition 4 and must satisfy Section 93000, while also addressing at least one priority from Section 93020.
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Reimbursement(s)
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Estimated award amounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: Encumber by 6/30/28
Expected award announcement: TBD
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: Projects must be within the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone.
How to submit: By email: grants@smmc.ca.gov

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

To protect biodiversity or nature, restore landscape health, or achieve California’s climate goals.

Description

Climate projects are covered under Chapter 6 of Proposition 4 and must satisfy Section 93000, while also addressing at least one priority from Section 93020. Eligible projects protect biodiversity or nature, restore landscape health, or achieve California’s climate goals. To qualify, each project must also reduce climate change risks to communities, fish and wildlife, or natural resources, or increase public access to nature. Proposition 4 – Nature Based

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How to apply

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (see Geography above).
Find out how to submitBy email: grants@smmc.ca.gov
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlygrants@smmc.ca.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit while funds remainSubmit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Past applications & awards

Historical data · not a prediction

Reported by the agency for this listing

Fiscal year 2025–266 applications · 6 awards
Fiscal year 2024–252 applications · 2 awards

Counts as published on the California Grants Portal. Award counts can read zero until decisions are announced.

Awards published: 2
Total awarded: $1,565,000
Median award: $782,500 calculated
Smallest – largest: $250,000 – $1,315,000

Recipients by type: Public Agency (2)

Areas served: Los Angeles County (2), Ventura County (2)

Largest awards to organizations

Mountains Recreation & Conservation AuthorityVisitor-Serving Improvements for Coastal Community Access$1,315,000 · FY 2024–25
Mountains Recreation & Conservation AuthorityKing Gillette Ranch Minor Capital Outlay Improvement Project$250,000 · FY 2024–25

Source: California Grants Portal grant award data. Awards to individuals are counted but not named. Past awards show who was funded; they do not predict future decisions.

Program contact (as published)

grants@smmc.ca.gov
1-310-589-2899

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Proposition 4 – Nature Based”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Nonprofit, Public Agency and Tribal Government. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Proposition 4 – Nature Based”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $25,000,000.

How do I apply for “Proposition 4 – Nature Based”?

Applications go directly to Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: by email to grants@smmc.ca.gov. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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