Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Nature Based…

At a glance

Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Nature Based Solutions and Climate Adaptation Grant Program is an open California state grant opportunity from the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (State of California). Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Total estimated funding is $11M. Applicant types listed as eligible include nonprofit, public agency and tribal government. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing or matching is required.

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

Key facts

Opened

Mar 13, 2026

Close date

Ongoing

Award floor

Not specified

Award ceiling

Not specified

Est. total funding

$11,000,000

Expected awards

Not specified

Matching funds

Required

Funding instrument

Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State — This program is funded by Proposition 4.
Matching funds: 20% — Matching funds are not required but are strongly encouraged. Projects that include matching funds may receive priority consideration during the evaluation process. Applicants are encouraged to provide approximately 20% in matching funds. Matching funds may include cash or in-kind contributions that directly support the project, such as staff time, materials, equipment, or other project-related expenses.
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: As funding permits
Expected award announcement: Rolling Basis
Letter of intent: Required
Geography: Within the Conservancy's territorial jurisdiction.

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 program makes grants to address climate resilience and nature-based solutions in conservation lands and improve sustainability in the Coachella Valley.

Description

Awards are made for projects that reduce climate change risks, protect natural and cultural resources, restore habitat and watershed systems, and improve public access to outdoor recreation within the Coachella Valley and its surrounding mountains. Eligible projects may include conservation land acquisition, habitat restoration and enhancement, watershed and ecosystem restoration, wildfire risk reduction, and improvements that expand safe and equitable access to parks, trails, and natural areas. Funding is provided through the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 (Proposition 4). Applications begin with submission of a Letter of Intent using the Conservancy’s Pre-Application Consultation Form. Following administrative review, eligible applicants may be invited to submit a full application. Additional information about the application process and eligibility requirements is available in the Proposition 4 Grant Program Guidelines on the Conservancy’s website. Projects that provide meaningful and direct benefits to disadvantaged communities (DACs), severely disadvantaged communities (SDACs), or vulnerable populations will receive priority consideration. Projects that demonstrate strong community engagement, leverage matching funds, support regional conservation objectives, and align with state initiatives such as California’s 30x30 conservation goal may also receive additional consideration during the evaluation process.

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?

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 this opportunity?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $11,000,000.

How do I apply for this opportunity?

Applications go directly to Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy, not through GrantsJunction. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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