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Business and Workforce Development Grants (CAL FIRE) is sponsored by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in California focused on developing wood products and enhancing workforce capacity in forestry-related sectors to promote sustainable economic growth and forest health, particularly in disadvantaged communities.
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CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development - California Grants Portal CAL FIRE's Wood Products and Bioenergy team seeks to maintain and enhance the wood products infrastructure of California to promote healthy resilient forests throughout the state by supporting a diverse set of business development and workforce development projects. Matching Funding Requirement: Match requirement varies depending on project type.
Business development projects between $10,000-$500,000 require a 100% match. Business development projects between $500,000-$3,000,000 require a 200% match. Workforce development proposals less than $500,000 do not require match.
Workforce development proposals between $500,000-$3,000,000 require a 10% match. The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.
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Business and Workforce Development grants are part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment– particularly in disadvantaged communities. The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee.
Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly). Advances & Reimbursement(s) Advance payments will be considered for non-profit organizations with Workforce Development Grants.
Advance payments are solely at CAL FIRE’s discretion and eligibility and will not be approved within six months of the Grant Agreement expiration unless authority to advance funds is extended. State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying. For questions about this grant, contact: Justin Britton, 1-916-224-7337, woodproducts@fire.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Businesses and organizations in California focused on developing wood products and enhancing workforce capacity in forestry-related sectors. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $3,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Business and Workforce Development Grant is a grant from California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) that supports eligible applicants with funding for qualifying projects. CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development - California Grants Portal CAL FIRE's Wood Products and Bioenergy team seeks to maintain and enhance the wood products infrastructure of California to promote healthy resilient forests throughout the state by supporting a diverse set of business development and workforce development projects. Matching Funding Requirement: Match requirement varies depending on project type. Business development projects between $10,000-$500,000 require a 100% match. Business development projects between $500,000-$3,000,000 require a 200% match. Workforce development proposals less than $500,000 do not require match. Workforce development proposals between $500,000-$3,000,000 require a 10% match. The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight. Expected award Eligible applicants include Businesses and organizations in California.....
Business and Workforce Development Grants is a grant from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) that funds business development and workforce development projects supporting forest restoration and wood products infrastructure in California. The program aims to maintain and enhance the wood products infrastructure of California to promote healthy, resilient forests. Business development awards range from $10,000 to $3,000,000, with match requirements of 100% for projects under $500,000 and 200% for larger projects. Workforce development grants up to $500,000 do not require matching funds. Eligible applicants include businesses, individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments. The deadline is May 20, 2026.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Community Change Grants Program funds projects that provide meaningful improvements to the environmental, climate, and resilience conditions affecting disadvantaged communities. While broadly focused on environmental and climate justice, projects can include aspects that relate to community health and well-being through addressing environmental health risks. The program aims to fund community-driven pollution and climate resiliency solutions and strengthen communities' decision-making power. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.