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Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (EEM) Grant Program is sponsored by California Natural Resources Agency / California Transportation Commission. Grants to mitigate environmental impacts caused by new or modified public transportation facilities. Three project types: Urban Forestry, Resource Lands, and Mitigation Projects.
Supports projects that enhance environmental quality in transportation corridors.
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Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program Increase Font Size Increase Font Size Decrease Font Size Decrease Font Size Translate this website to your preferred language: California Natural Resources Agency Secretary's Speaker Series Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Grants Ocean Protection Council Grants Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program About the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program The Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program was created by California Streets and Highways Code Section 164.
56, which authorizes the legislature to allocate up to $6. 7 million each fiscal year from the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (EEM) Program Fund for projects that are directly or indirectly related to the environmental impacts of modifying existing transportation facilities, or for the design, construction, or expansion of new transportation facilities.
Examples of transportation facilities include, but are not limited to, city streets, highways, trains, ports, airports, light rail lines, mass transit stations, park and ride facilities, and high-occupancy vehicle lanes. The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) develops procedures and criteria to evaluate grant project proposals and recommends projects for funding to the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
The CTC annually awards grants to projects from CNRA's list. EEM projects must mitigate, either directly or indirectly, the environmental impacts caused by construction of a new transportation facility or the modification of an existing transportation facility.
Examples of transportation facilities include, but are not limited to, city streets, highways, trains, ports, airports, light rail lines, mass transit stations, park and ride facilities, and high-occupancy vehicle lanes. In the EEM Grant Program, a transportation project used as the basis for the EEM project is referred to as a “Related Transportation Facility” or “RTF”.
Current Solicitation Status The 2025 Environmental Enhancement & Mitigation Grant Solicitation is now closed. Submitted proposals are currently in review and awards are anticipated to be made in March 2026. Submitted Project Proposals may be accessed through the Resources Agency Project Tracking and Reporting (RAPTR) system, found at: https://raptr.
resources. ca. gov/ CLICK HERE TO ACCESS FINAL 2025 GRANT GUIDELINES.
For Projects Advancing to Step 2 Applicants submitting the most competitive project proposals will be further evaluated during a field visit. During field visits, Applicants should be prepared to respond to project-specific questions including, but not limited to, the cost estimate, funding, site plan, site control, operations and maintenance, partnerships, community involvement, and any possible barriers to successful completion.
Applicants may be required to provide additional documentation about the project before being granted a field visit. An invitation to Step 2 does not guarantee a project will compete successfully for funding. Applicants with the most competitive projects after field visits will be notified by staff to submit supporting documentation.
Once notified, applicants must submit Step 3 required documents to their existing project proposals in RAPTR. Some required Step 3 documents are linked below.
Step 3 – Supporting Documentation (Qualifying Projects Only) Step 3 Submittal Checklist Certification Letter (if applicant does not have governing board) Eligibility for Nonprofit Applicants: Secretary of State status Attorney General’s Registry of Charities and Fundraisers Government Agency Taxpayer ID Form Resources Agency Project Tracking and Reporting (RAPTR) System For technical assistance with RAPTR , please email the help desk Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm at raptr@resources.
ca. gov . We are on a mission to help all Californians and nature thrive together.
Home to over 25,000 employees, our Agency protects, manages, and restores the state’s environment and its vast natural, cultural, and historical resources. We advance this work with science as our foundation and inclusion and collaboration as our guiding principles. Secretary for Natural Resources
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local and state governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, federal agencies in California Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $750,000 - $1,500,000 per award Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is July 17, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.