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Proposition 4 Grant Program is sponsored by Tahoe Conservancy. The Conservancy's Proposition 4 program aims to support watershed improvement, forest health biomass utilization, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development, and to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon communities, fish and wildlife, and natural resources, and to increase public access.
The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) leads California's efforts to restore and enhance the extraordinary natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin (Basin). The Conservancy uses available funding to accomplish its mission and Strategic Plan through grants for land acquisition, planning, implementation, and monitoring on the California side of the Basin.
California voters approved Proposition 4 (the Climate Bond), the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clear Air Bond, on November 5, 2024. The measure authorizes $4. 1 billion in general obligation bonds to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and outdoor access for all program.
Per Public Resources Code section 91520, subdivision (i), the bond allocates $25. 5 million to the Conservancy for watershed improvement, forest health, biomass utilization, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development.
Per Public Resources Code section 93020, subdivision (a), the bond allocates $29 million to the Conservancy to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon communities, fish and wildlife, and natural resources, and increase public access.
Typically, the Conservancy funds grants on a rolling basis without a request for proposals or due dates, but certain funding sources or programs involve funding announcements or specific requirements. All applicants must complete a pre-application (letter of intent) and receive approval to move on to an application. Conservancy staff are available to consult with grant applicants prior to, or during, any step in this process.
Please refer to the Grant Guidelines (https://tahoe. ca. gov/grant-guidelines/) for additional information on eligible activities, funding priorities, funding considerations, grant categories, administrative requirements, and grant process.
For additional questions visit the website at https://tahoe. ca. gov/grants/ or contact Conservancy staff at grants@tahoe.
ca. gov. Note: At this time the Conservancy has received Proposition 4 (Climate Bond) Wildfire and Forest Resilience early action funding. Prop.
4 Protect Biodiversity and Accelerating Nature-Based Climate Solutions funding is not yet available.
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Grants | Tahoe Conservancy Application Guidance and Documents Who is Eligible for Funding Grant Amounts and Time Limits California Tahoe Conservancy Grants The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) is a state agency that leads California’s efforts to restore and enhance the extraordinary natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin (Basin).
As the only state agency focused exclusively on the Basin, the Conservancy works collaboratively with its tribal, federal, state, local, and private partners to achieve this mission. Since its establishment in 1984 the Conservancy has invested more than half a billion dollars in conservation and recreation programs and projects on the California side of the Basin . The Conservancy awards most of its grants on a rolling basis.
With no formal solicitation, you can apply for funding at any time. Certain funding sources or programs do involve funding announcements or specific requirements. Applying for funding involves a two-step process.
Step 2: Submit a full application. See below for all grant guidance documents and applications. Conservancy employees are available to consult with grant applicants prior to, or during, any step in this process.
Send questions to grants@tahoe. ca. gov .
Application Guidance and Documents Please review the Grant Guidelines before submitting a pre-application. Applicants fill out and submit the Conservancy’s pre-application form (Microsoft Word file). This initial step allows the applicant and Conservancy to understand the project and work through any potential issues, such as applicant/project eligibility or funding availability, prior to applicants preparing a full application.
Send your completed pre-application to grants@tahoe. ca. gov .
(For Tahoe for All grants, send to tahoeforall@tahoe. ca. gov .)
Grant Pre-Application (Word Document) Grant Application and Application Guidance Before applying, read the Grant Application and Application Guidance (PDF) After receiving pre-application approval from Conservancy staff, applicants must complete a full application and email it to grants@tahoe. ca. gov along with any attachments or support letters.
The application guidance included with the full application includes additional directions on how to complete the application. In most cases, Conservancy staff can work directly with applicants to revise and improve applications, if necessary. Senate Bill 630 – Science and Lake Improvement Account Grants For information about the Senate Bill 630 Grant Program, including how to apply and funding availability, please contact jen.
greenberg@tahoe. ca. gov .
Tahoe for All Grant Program The Tahoe for All Grant Program supports projects and programs that provide inclusive outdoor experiences for communities that face barriers to accessing recreation opportunities in the Basin. Applicants interested in the Tahoe for All Grant Program can find information on how to apply, funding availability, and program goals on the Tahoe for All Grant Program webpage.
Please note the time from application to grant award will likely be four to six months as most awards need Conservancy Board approval. Upon Board approval, it can take up to three months to execute the grant agreement and begin incurring reimbursable expenses. The Board typically meets quarterly (March, June, September, December).
The Conservancy funds a wide variety of projects on the California side of the Basin to provide recreational and public access opportunities for all, protect and restore natural lands to enhance biodiversity and climate resilience and safeguard communities, support community resilience, and promote Tribal presence. The Conservancy awards grants for land acquisition, planning, implementation, and monitoring.
Who is Eligible for Funding Applicant eligibility is determined by the Conservancy’s enabling statute. The Conservancy encourages potential applicants to contact its staff for assistance in determining eligibility.
Unless the funding source specifies otherwise, eligible applicants include: Local public agencies including cities, counties, special districts, and joint powers authorities; state agencies; federal agencies; and the Tahoe Transportation District. Federally recognized Native American tribes. Nonprofit organizations registered to do business in California and identified in section 66905.
9 of the Government Code as “any private, nonprofit organization which qualifies for exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and has among its principal charitable purposes the preservation of land for scientific, historic, educational, recreational, scenic, or open-space opportunities, or protection of the natural environment or preservation or enhancement of wildlife.
” Grant Amounts and Time Limits Historically, Conservancy grant awards range between $50,000 and $5 million, with an average of $450,000. Funding is typically available for two to five years. For questions regarding Conservancy grants, please email grants@tahoe.
ca. gov . Grant Application and Application Guidance (PDF) Application Submission Form (submit your completed Grant Application here) Tahoe for All Grant Program California Tahoe Conservancy logo California has a statewide grants portal where applicants can search all California state grants.
Visit grants. ca. gov to learn more.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Proposition 4 Grant Program is funded by Tahoe Conservancy. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Proposition 4 Grant Program is sponsored by Tahoe Conservancy. The Conservancy's Proposition 4 program aims to support watershed improvement, forest health biomass utilization, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development, and to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon communities, fish and wildlife, and natural resources, and to increase public access. The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) leads California's efforts to restore and enhance the extraordinary natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin (Basin). The Conservancy uses available funding to accomplish its mission and Strategic Plan through grants for land acquisition, planning, implementation, and monitoring on the California side of the Basin. California voters approved Proposition 4 (the Climate Bond), the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clear Air Bond, on November 5, 2024. The measure authorizes $4.1 billion in general obligation bonds to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and outdoor access for all program. Per Public Resources Code section 91520, subdivision (i), the bond allocates $25.5 million to the Conservancy for watershed improvement, forest health, biomass utilization, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development. Per Public Resources Code section 93020, subdivision (a), the bond allocates $29 million to the Conservancy to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon communities, fish and wildlife, and natural resources, and increase public access. Typically, the Conservancy funds grants on a rolling basis without a request for proposals or due dates, but certain funding sources or programs involve funding announcements or specific requirements. All applicants must complete a pre-application (letter of intent) and receive approval to move on to an application. Conservancy staff are available to consult with grant applicants prior to, or during, any step in this process. Please refer to the Grant Guidelines (https://tahoe.ca.gov/grant-guidelines/) for additional information on eligible activities, funding priorities, funding considerations, grant categories, administrative requirements, and grant process. For additional questions visit the website at https://tahoe.ca.gov/grants/ or contact Conservancy staff at grants@tahoe.ca.gov. Note: At this time the Conservancy has received Proposition 4 (Climate Bond) Wildfire and Forest Resilience early action funding. Prop. 4 Protect Biodiversity and Accelerating Nature-Based Climate Solutions funding is not yet available.
Science and Lake Improvement Account Program is sponsored by Tahoe Conservancy. The principal goal of the Conservancy's Science and Lake Improvement Account program is to support near-shore environmental improvement program activities and projects, particularly projects that manage aquatic invasive species or improve public access to sovereign land in Lake Tahoe. The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) leads California's efforts to restore and enhance the extraordinary natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin. The principal goal of the Conservancy's Science and Lake Improvement Account program (SB 630, 2013) is to support near-shore environmental improvement program activities and projects, particularly projects that manage aquatic invasive species or improve public access to sovereign land in Lake Tahoe. More specifically, such projects manage aquatic invasive species, or improve public access to sovereign land in Lake Tahoe, including planning and site improvement or reconstruction projects on public land, and land acquisitions from willing sellers. SB 630 (2013) allocates the Conservancy approximately $350,000 annually. Please contact staff at grants@tahoe.ca.gov for more information.