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Dedicated Coastal Stories grant program ran 2022-2024 (past); page states future projects must now integrate into broader climate resilience, sea level rise adaptation, or public access efforts rather than a standalone program with its own deadline.
Coastal Stories Program is sponsored by California State Coastal Conservancy. This program supports planning, developing, and implementing storytelling installations or materials that represent communities and voices that have been systemically excluded in the storytelling of California's coast and publicly accessible lands.
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Coastal Stories Program – California State Coastal Conservancy Courtesy of PBS SoCal, Coastal Stories projects at various stages of development are displayed on an interactive map, each with a brief description, link, and image. Six of these projects were also featured in a special video series. Both the video series and map can be found at Stream Coastal California Seasons & Full Episodes | PBS SoCal .
Promote a sense of belonging in outdoor spaces by presenting perspectives that include historically excluded communities. Engage representatives of historically excluded communities to develop and share their coastal perspectives and stories.
Improve educational content in California’s outdoor spaces by correcting one-sided histories, retelling stories in more appropriate and inclusive ways, and developing new content that shares untold stories. Use creative forms of interpretation and storytelling.
From 2022–2024, Coastal Stories projects were supported through a dedicated grant program created to elevate inclusivity in outdoor spaces—a need that was especially amplified during the COVID‑19 pandemic. The Conservancy continues to actively support and welcome Coastal Stories–aligned projects .
These projects must now be integrated into a broader climate resilience, sea level rise adaptation, or public access effort: Coastal Conservancy Grants – California State Coastal Conservancy A valuable opportunity to implement a Coastal Stories project component is during the period between conceptual design and construction—a stage when community engagement often tapers off.
Developing community‑driven storytelling products can sustain project momentum and deepen local involvement. Please see our Inclusive Interpretive Material Guidelines for specific suggestions on producing inclusive content.
Examples of previous Coastal Stories projects can be found in the links below: Coastal Stories Video Series Coastal Stories Grants 2022 Staff Recommendation Coastal Stories Grants 2023 Staff Recommendation Coastal Stories Grants 2024 Staff Recommendation Please email coastalstories@scc. ca. gov with any questions.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not explicitly stated for ongoing projects, but previous dedicated grants supported projects to elevate inclusivity in outdoor spaces. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows not specified (from 2022-2024 projects were supported through a dedicated grant program). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Coastal Stories Program is funded by California State Coastal Conservancy. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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