Explore the Coast Overnight
At a glance
Explore the Coast Overnight is an open California state grant opportunity from the Coastal Conservancy (State of California). Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Total estimated funding is $5M. 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
- Jul 6, 2020
- Close date
- Ongoing
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- Not specified
- Est. total funding
- $5,000,000
- Expected awards
- Not specified
- Matching funds
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)
- Type
- Grant
- Funding source
- State — Proposition 68, Lower-cost coastal accommodation funds for the State Coastal Conservancy
- Matching funds
- Not Required
- Funding method
- Reimbursement(s) — Funding is provided in arrears and a complete Request for Disbursement form must be submitted.
- 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
- Usually 3-4 years
- Expected award announcement
- Ongoing
- Letter of intent
- Required
- Geography
- Priority will be given to projects that are on or near the California coast. Projects within 1.5 miles of the coast and/or within the coastal zone are highest priority. Projects farther from the coast can be considered. When projects are located farther than walking distance to the coast, existing and potential transportation options will be evaluated to ensure relatively easy access to the coast to the extent possible.
- How to submit
- By email: grants@scc.ca.gov
- Latest change note
- Edits to POC, Disbursement, Award Announcement
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
Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)
Public agencies, federally-recognized tribes, and certain nonprofit organizations are eligible for funding. To be eligible, a nonprofit organization must qualify under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and its articles of incorporation must demonstrate that the organization’s purposes are consistent with Division 21 of the Public Resources Code, the Coastal Conservancy’s enabling legislation.
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 Explore the Coast Overnight Program aims to create more opportunities for all Californians to stay overnight at the coast through the expansion or construction of hotels, motels, hostels, campgrounds, RV campgrounds, cabins, yurts, dorm rooms, and others.
Description
The Conservancy’s Explore the Coast Overnight Program was created to expand more opportunities for all Californians to stay overnight at the coast, particularly individuals and youth from low and middle-income households, communities of color, at-risk or underserved populations, and others that face barriers to accessing the coast. The goals of the Explore the Coast Overnight Program include: Helping improve existing, and develop new lower-cost coastal accommodations; Ensuring that new or renovated coastal accommodation projects are available to all Californians, in particular low and middle-income Californians and organizations that serve under-resourced communities; Supporting innovative pilot projects; Creating and preserving a variety of lower-cost coastal accommodations; and Maintaining and increasing the stock of lower-cost coastal accommodations along the California coast. The Conservancy provides grant funds for the planning, design, permitting, and/or construction of lower-cost coastal accommodation projects that advance the goals and priorities of the Explore the Coast Overnight Program.
How to apply
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Past applications & awards
Historical data · not a predictionReported by the agency for this listing
- Fiscal year 2025–262 applications · 2 awards
- Fiscal year 2024–252 applications · 2 awards
- Fiscal year 2023–241 application · 1 award
- Fiscal year 2022–232 applications · 2 awards
- Fiscal year 2021–221 application · 1 award
- Fiscal year 2020–216 applications · 4 awards
- Awards published
- 5
- Total awarded
- $3,583,000
- Median award
- $668,000 calculated
- Smallest – largest
- $250,000 – $1,500,000
Recipients by type: Nonprofit (3), Public Agency (2)
Areas served: Santa Cruz County (2), San Diego County (1), Statewide (1), Monterey County (1)
Largest awards to organizations
- California Department of Parks and RecreationSilver Strand Campground Expansion - Design$1,500,000 · FY 2024–25
- County of Santa CruzGreyhound Rock Low-Cost Overnight Accomodations$865,000 · FY 2024–25
- Santa Cruz Hostel SocietySanta Cruz Hostel Renovations$668,000 · FY 2022–23
- Ventana Wildlife Society (VWS)S'MORE: Space for Meaningful Outdoor Recreation and Education in Big Sur$300,000 · FY 2022–23
- Mountain and Sea Educational Adventures (MSA)Enhydra Vessel Renovation$250,000 · FY 2023–24
Program contact (as published)
Taylor Samuelson
grants@scc.ca.gov
1-510-286-1015
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Explore the Coast Overnight”?
The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Nonprofit, Public Agency and Tribal Government. It adds: “Public agencies, federally-recognized tribes, and certain nonprofit organizations are eligible for funding. To be eligible, a nonprofit organization must qualify under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and its articles of incorporation must demonst…” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.
How much funding is available through “Explore the Coast Overnight”?
Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $5,000,000.
How do I apply for “Explore the Coast Overnight”?
Applications go directly to Coastal Conservancy, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: by email to grants@scc.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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