Tahoe for All

At a glance

Tahoe for All is a closed California state grant opportunity from the Tahoe Conservancy (State of California). The application deadline was December 19, 2025. Total estimated funding is $400K. 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.

Estimate · calculated by GrantsJunction

Expected to open around August 2027

This program has posted at about the same time each year. If it follows its pattern, the next round should post between Jul 1, 2027 and Sep 17, 2027, with about 79 days to apply.

Based on 2 past postings: Sep 17, 2025, Jul 1, 2026. Confidence: low. Agencies can change or skip a year; only the agency's posted notice is official. Watch it and we'll email you when the next round posts.

Key facts

Sep 17, 2025Posted
Dec 19, 2025Application deadline

Opened: Sep 17, 2025
Close date: Dec 19, 2025
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $400,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State
Matching funds: Not Required — Matching funding is strongly encouraged.
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: Up to 3 years
Expected award announcement: March 2026
Letter of intent: Required
Geography: Lake Tahoe Basin
How to submit: By email: tahoeforall@tahoe.ca.gov
Latest change note: The application deadline has been updated because it was incorrect.

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

The Tahoe for All Grant Program (TFA Program) is the Conservancy's Outdoors for All Grant opportunity. The Goal of the TFA Program is to support programs and projects that provide positive and inclusive outdoor experiences for historically underserved and excluded communities by providing grants for programs and projects that address economic, physical, social, cultural, or other barriers to accessing outdoor experiences in Tahoe.

Description

Although Lake Tahoe is a world-class outdoor recreation destination, many people face barriers to accessing and enjoying its recreational opportunities. In California and nationwide, outdoor access and its benefits are not equitably available to all communities. Through the TFA Program, the Conservancy aims to increase access to Lake Tahoe and surrounding lands for historically underserved and excluded communities by providing grants for programs and projects that address economic, physical, social, cultural, or other barriers to accessing the Basin. Eligible projects/programs must show that the applicant will: Increase access by reducing economic, social, physical, cultural, or other barriers to visiting and experiencing the Basin; Provide or enhance recreational or educational outdoor experiences in the Basin; Implement the program or project within the California side of the Basin (the Conservancy’s Jurisdiction). The TFA Grant Program is not operated on a rolling basis and has grant application deadlines. Applicants must first submit a Pre-Application (letter of intent) by October 30, 2025, which the Conservancy will review for eligibility and alignment with TFA Program goals. After reviewing Pre-Applications, Conservancy staff will invite applicants to fill out the full application form. Applications are due by December 19, 2025. Conservancy staff will hold an online Technical Assistance Workshop on October 6 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to answer questions about the TFA Program and the application process. Register for the workshop by following this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VlobDtwxTs6pKKo8Kp8g0g. Conservancy staff are available to consult with grant applicants prior to, or during, any step in this process. Please refer to the Conservancy website for the full 2025 Funding Announcement, Grant Guidelines, and Tahoe for All Program Description, Pre-Application Form, and application instructions. These guidance documents provide additional information on eligible projects, funding priorities, funding considerations, administrative requirements, and the grant process. For additional questions, please contact Conservancy staff at tahoeforall@tahoe.ca.gov.

Program contact (as published)

tahoeforall@tahoe.ca.gov
1-530-542-5580

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Tahoe for All”?

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 “Tahoe for All”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $400,000.

How do I apply for “Tahoe for All”?

Applications go directly to Tahoe Conservancy, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: by email to tahoeforall@tahoe.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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