Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant

Department of Fish and Wildlife · State of California

At a glance

Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant is an open California state grant opportunity from the Department of Fish and Wildlife (State of California). Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Total estimated funding is $15K. Applicant types listed as eligible include 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: Jan 9, 2023
Close date: Ongoing
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $15,000
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
Funding method: Reimbursement(s)
Estimated number of awards: Between 100 and 150
Estimated award amounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: Ongoing
Expected award announcement: Continuous
Letter of intent: Not required
How to submit: Online: https://wildlife.ca.gov/OSPR/Local-Government-Outreach
Latest change note: Updated awards provided.

Who can apply

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

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 Tribal Preparedness Grant is part of the Office of Spill Prevention and Response Program and supports California Native American tribes in preparing for and enhancing emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts while protecting their ancestral lands and communities from oil spills.

Description

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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 (applicants are generally expected to be in California).
Find out how to submitOnline: https://wildlife.ca.gov/OSPR/Local-Government-Outreach Open ↗
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 earlyCindy Murphy, Tribal Coordinator · cindy.murphy@wildlife.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 2025–268 applications · 8 awards
Fiscal year 2024–255 applications · 5 awards
Fiscal year 2023–241 application · 1 award
Fiscal year 2022–231 application · 1 award

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

Awards published: 7
Total awarded: $70,000
Median award: $10,000 calculated
Smallest – largest: $10,000 – $10,000

Recipients by type: Tribal Government (7)

Areas served: Humboldt County (3), Del Norte County (1), El Dorado County (1), Santa Barbara County (1), San Luis Obispo County (1)

Largest awards to organizations

Tolowa Dee-ni' NationNative American Preparedness Tribal Grant$10,000 · FY 2024–25
Shingle Springs Band of Miwok IndiansNative American Preparedness Tribal Grant$10,000 · FY 2024–25
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash IndiansNative American Preparedness Tribal Grant$10,000 · FY 2024–25
Northern Chumash IndiansNative American Preparedness Tribal Grant$10,000 · FY 2024–25
Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad RancheriaNative American Preparedness Tribal Grant$10,000 · FY 2024–25
Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria$10,000 · FY 2023–24
Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad RancheriaNative American Preparedness Tribal Grant$10,000 · FY 2022–23

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)

Cindy Murphy, Tribal Coordinator
cindy.murphy@wildlife.ca.gov
1-916-616-4515

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant”?

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

How much funding is available through “Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $15,000.

How do I apply for “Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant”?

Applications go directly to Department of Fish and Wildlife, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://wildlife.ca.gov/OSPR/Local-Government-Outreach. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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