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Proposition 4 Coastal and Ocean Resilience Grant Program is a grant from the California Ocean Protection Council that funds projects conserving, protecting, and restoring marine wildlife, coastal ecosystems, and ocean health using funds from California's 2024 Climate Bond.
The program allocates $135 million for marine and coastal conservation and $75 million for sea level rise mitigation under the California Sea Level Rise Mitigation and Adaptation Act. Additional appropriations support island ecosystem protection, climate-ready fisheries, and coastal restoration. Eligible applicants include government agencies, tribes, and nonprofits working on coastal and ocean resilience in California.
Multiple solicitation cycles are anticipated as the program is launched.
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OPC Proposition 4 Coastal and Ocean Resilience Grant Program - California Ocean Protection Council Goal 1: Build Resilience to Climate Change Goal 2: Maximize Community Benefits and Stewardship Goal 3: Safeguard Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Goal 4: Enable a Sustainable Blue Economy That Protects Ocean Health Overview & Open Solicitations SB 1 Sea Level Rise - Tribal Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Once-Through Cooling Interim Mitigation Program Resources Agency Sea Grant Advisory Panel (RASGAP) This webpage was updated on January 12, 2026 OPC Proposition 4 Coastal and Ocean Resilience Grant Program On November 5, 2024, California voters approved the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 , also known as the 2024 Climate Bond or Proposition 4 (Public Resources Code sections 90000 to 95015).
Proposition 4 allocates the following to OPC: $135 million for projects that conserve, protect, and restore marine wildlife and healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems (Public Resources Code section 92020) $75 million to implement the California Sea Level Rise Mitigation and Adaptation Act of 2021 (Senate Bill 1, Atkins) (Public Resources Code section 92030) OPC has also received separate appropriations to administer funding for Public Resources Code section 92050 through the Budget Act of 2025 to protect and restore island ecosystems, advance climate-ready fisheries, and support the restoration and management of kelp ecosystems.
The Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program (SB 1 Grant Program) provides funding to support coastal communities in developing and implementing plans and projects that build resilience to sea level rise along California’s coast and the San Francisco Bay. The SB 1 Grant Program includes three funding tracks: Track 1 – Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Projects Accepted on a rolling, quarterly, non-competitive basis.
Track 2 – Sea Level Rise Implementation Projects Letters of Intent (LOIs) are now being accepted through Friday, February 20, 2026, by 5:00 p. m. Sea Level Rise Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program Provides dedicated support for California Native American tribes to plan for the impacts of sea level rise on cultural resources and ancestral lands.
Visit the SB 1 Funding webpage and SB 1 Tribal webpage for solicitation materials, application instructions and templates, and application deadlines.
Proposition 4 Coastal and Ocean Resilience Grant Program – Emergency Regulations (Effective 12/22/2025) The Ocean Protection Council is a Cabinet-level state body that works jointly with state and federal agencies, NGOs, tribes and the public to ensure that California maintains healthy, resilient, and productive ocean and coastal ecosystems. Natural Resources Secretary 715 P St. , 20th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible entities for coastal resilience projects in California, including local governments, nonprofits, tribes, and state agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $135,000,000 (marine wildlife) + $75,000,000 (sea level rise adaptation). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Proposition 4 Coastal and Ocean Resilience Grant Program accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
Proposition 4 Coastal and Ocean Resilience Grant Program is funded by California Ocean Protection Council. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
WHALE TAIL® Competitive Grants Program is sponsored by California Coastal Commission, in partnership with the California Ocean Protection Council (funded by California Climate Investments). This program funds projects that connect people to the California Coast and its watersheds through education, stewardship, and outdoor experiences. Approximately half of the funds are dedicated through a tribal set-aside.
The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) Grants Program funds scientific research, restoration, policy development, and community stewardship projects that improve California's ocean and coastal ecosystems. Awards range from $25,000 to $2,000,000 depending on the funding track, including the Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program supporting coastal communities in developing climate resilience plans. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, tribes, public agencies, and academic institutions in California. OPC manages multiple funding sources including bond funds, General Fund monies, and special funds, and actively encourages diverse and collaborative applicants advancing equitable coastal stewardship.
OPC and California Sea Grant Microplastic Research Program Request for Proposals is sponsored by California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) and California Sea Grant. This program supports research proposals focused on improving the understanding of aquatic microplastic contamination sources and ecological sensitivity, or the microplastic removal efficacy of low impact development (LID): structural best management practices.
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Research Programs is accepting applications for the Public Scholars program. The purpose of this program is to support the creation of well-researched nonfiction books in the humanities written for the broad public by offering grants to individual authors for research, writing, travel, and other activities leading to publication. The program is intended both to encourage non-academic writers to deepen their engagement with the humanities by strengthening the research underlying their books, and to encourage academic writers in the humanities to communicate the significance of their research to the broadest possible range of readers. Funding Opportunity Number: 20200205-FZ. Assistance Listing: 45.160. Funding Instrument: G. Category: HU. Award Amount: $30K – $60K per award.
Brown Girl Jane x SheaMoisture Grant is a grant from SheaMoisture and Brown Girl Jane that funds Black and woman-owned beauty and wellness businesses in the United States. Part of SheaMoisture's broader commitment to addressing racial inequality through its $1 million annual giving fund, this program specifically supports founders at the intersection of Black and women-owned entrepreneurship in the beauty and wellness sector. Applicants must be based in the U.S. and have operated their business for at least one year. Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000. Check the SheaMoisture Fund website for the current open cycle, as deadlines vary by cohort.
The California Civic Media Program is a $20 million public-private fund — $10 million from the state, $10 million matched by Google — that pays local newsrooms on a per-journalist formula: $20,000 for each of the first five FTE reporters, $10,000 for reporters six through twenty, capped at $250,000 per organization. Applications open July 6 and close August 21, 2026. Here is exactly how the formula works, which newsrooms qualify (and which are excluded), and how to position a small newsroom to win.
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