Urban Greening

CA Natural Resources Agency · State of California

At a glance

Urban Greening is a closed California state grant opportunity from CA Natural Resources Agency (State of California). The application deadline was November 20, 2023. Total estimated funding is $23.7M. Applicant types listed as eligible include nonprofit and public agency. 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

Oct 9, 2023Posted
Nov 20, 2023Application deadline

Opened: Oct 9, 2023
Close date: Nov 20, 2023
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $23,700,000
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 — SB 859 created the California Natural Resources Agency’s Urban Greening Program, funded by the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to support the development of green infrastructure projects that reduce GHG emissions and provide multiple benefits. The Budget Act of 2022, as amended by the Budget Act of 2023 allocated $25 million from the General Fund to the Agency for its Urban Greening Program.
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Advances & Reimbursement(s) — Generally, payments will be made on a reimbursement basis. This means the Grantee pays for services, products, or supplies; submits invoices and proof of payment; and is then reimbursed by the State. For acquisition projects, the State-approved purchase price, together with eligible acquisition costs, may be advanced into an escrow account within 60 days of close of escrow. All disbursements are subject to a ten percent (10%) retention.
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: Fall 2024 to 2027
Expected award announcement: Fall 2024
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: Statewide. Priority will be given to projects that are in and serve disadvantaged communities. If a project does not qualify as a disadvantaged community, it must be located in an urban area. An urban area is defined as a geographic area designated or defined as urban by an applicable plan covering the project area, including, but not limited to general plans, specific plans, or community plans.
How to submit: Online: https://soar.resources.ca.gov/
Latest change note: Performance Period. Categories

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

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Funds will be awarded to a city, county, special district, nonprofit organization, or an agency/entity formed under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act [Chapter 5 (Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1] if at least one of the parties to the joint powers agreement qualifies as an eligible applicant, notwithstanding the Joint Exercise of Powers Act. CA Native American tribal governments are eligible if they have a nonprofit corporation as defined.

Also named in the notice's eligibility text

Federally recognized tribal governments

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Can your organization apply?

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

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What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

Urban Greening Program will fund projects that reduce greenhouse gases while also transforming the built environment into places that are more sustainable, enjoyable, and effective in creating healthy and vibrant communities. These projects will establish and enhance parks and open space, using natural solutions to improve air and water quality and reducing energy consumption, and creating more walkable and bike-able trails.

Description

Eligible urban greening projects will reduce GHG emissions, mitigate the effects of extreme heat, and provide multiple additional benefits, including, but not limited to, a decrease in air and water pollution or a reduction in the consumption of natural resources and energy. In addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, SB 859 requires all projects to achieve measurable benefits. Per statute, all projects must do at least one of the following- • Acquire, create, enhance, or expand community parks and green spaces, and/or • Use natural systems or systems that mimic natural systems to achieve multiple benefits Additional points will be given to projects that meet two of the following: 1. Provides park or recreational benefits to a critically underserved community or disadvantaged community 2. Proposed by a critically underserved community or disadvantaged community 3. Develops partnerships with local community organizations and businesses in order to strengthen outreach to disadvantaged communities, provides access to quality jobs for residents of disadvantaged communities, or provides access to workforce education and training 4. Uses interagency cooperation and integration 5. Uses existing public lands and facilitates the use of public resources and investments, including schools This program intends to award funding to disadvantaged communities with a minimum of 75% of funds to projects located within and benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Past applications & awards

Historical data · not a prediction

Reported by the agency for this listing

Fiscal year 2023–240 applications · 0 awards

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

Program contact (as published)

urbangreening@resources.ca.gov
1-916-653-2812

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Urban Greening”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Nonprofit and Public Agency. It adds: “Funds will be awarded to a city, county, special district, nonprofit organization, or an agency/entity formed under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act [Chapter 5 (Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1] if at least one of the parties to the joint powers agreement qualifies as an el…” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Urban Greening”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $23,700,000.

How do I apply for “Urban Greening”?

Applications go directly to CA Natural Resources Agency, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://soar.resources.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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