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Find similar grantsTribal Nature-Based Solutions Grant Program is sponsored by California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA). This program supports tribal initiatives that benefit their communities while progressing the state's climate and conservation goals. It funds tribes in reacquiring ancestral land, addressing climate change's impact on their communities, and protecting environmental biodiversity.
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Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Program Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Program The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) established the Tribal Nature-Based Solutions (TNBS) Program in response to feedback received from California Native American tribes during the tribal consultations on Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-82-20 (Nature-Based Solutions Executive Order), the Pathways to 30x30 Strategy , and Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy .
The California Natural Resources Agency is committed to working towards meaningful partnerships with California Native American tribes in the implementation of our nature-based solutions policies and programs. The Tribal Nature-Based Solutions program and grant funds are part of this commitment to partner with California Native American tribes in advancing multi-benefit nature-based solutions priorities for their communities.
To learn more about the Tribal Nature-Based Solutions logo, please read our blog post explaining the importance of protecting and respecting culturally important native species.
Climate Bond Funding Solicitation: Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 93040 ( Senate Bill 867 ) otherwise known as, the Climate Bond, Proposition 4, or the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 ( Climate Bond ) and Chapter 6, statutes of 2024, the California Legislature appropriated $10 million to the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) for funding California Native American tribes’ priorities for multi-benefit nature-based solutions projects located within the state of California.
These funds are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
In response to input received from California Native American tribes during the tribal consultations on Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-82-20 (Nature-Based Solutions Executive Order), the Pathways to 30x30 Strategy, and Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy, the Newsom Administration proposed the funding and creation of the new Tribal Nature-Based Solutions program to support tribal nature-based solutions priorities.
This program and associated program grant funds will assist California Native American tribes in advancing multi-benefit nature-based solutions consistent with the 2021 Nature-Based Solutions trailer bill, Chapter 258 of the Statutes of 2021, the Pathways to 30x30 Strategy, and the Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy. Approximately $9. 2 million is available for tribal multi-benefit nature-based solutions projects.
The program anticipates having some funds available for escrow-ready multi-benefit ancestral land return projects. CNRA may utilize these funds to support direct expenditures, block grants, contracts, or competitive grants, and may be used for support or local assistance.
Ancestral Land Return grants: Minimum award amount is $1,000,000 Maximum award amount is total available grant funds Maximum award amount is total available grant funds The 2026 TNBS Climate Bond Grant Program Solicitation is now closed Consultation: 2026 Proposed Escrow-Ready Projects The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) is currently reviewing applications for proposed escrow-ready projects as part of the Tribal Nature-Based Solutions (TNBS) Climate Bond 2026 Solicitation.
Prior to final award decisions, CNRA respectfully seeks the opportunity to consult on the following proposed escrow-ready acquisition projects and their proposed nature-based solution components. CNRA respectfully requests consultations conclude and written comments be received by July 20th, 2026. To schedule consultation and/or submit written comment, please email tribalaffairs@resources.
ca. gov with the subject line subject line “Consultation: Escrow Ready Projects-TNBS Climate Bond.
” Escrow Ready Proposed Project Summaries Download the Final Updated 2026 Tribal Nature Based Solutions Grant Guidelines Tentative Key Dates for the TNBS Climate Bond Grant Program: Solicitation Opens: February 13, 2026 Step 1 Application and Escrow Ready Application due: April 15, 2026 Invitation to Step 2: July 2026 Step 2 Application Due: September 2026 Step 3 Site Visits (if applicable): Late-September through Mid-October 2026 TNBS Standard Application Process: Step 1: Preliminary Project Proposal Step 2: Final Project Proposal Step 3: Field Visit & Supporting Documents Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Webinars Recordings: On February 10 th , TNBS Grant Staff hosted a public webinar to provide an overview of the application process, key guideline updates, and key deadlines for submission.
Watch a recording of the webinar at the link below. Download the Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Climate Bond 2026 Public Webinar Slides . Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Grant Office Hours: The TNBS Grant Team is offering technical assistance on Step 2 Applications to invitees.
Please refer to your invitation email for registration links and/or contact the Grant Team at tribalaffairs@resources. ca. gov. Office Hour Schedule for Step 2 Applications: If you have any additional questions or inquiries, please reach out to the TNBS grant team at tribalaffairs@resources.
ca. gov . TNBS Application Process - Steps 1-3 & Forms STEP 1: PRELIMINARY PROJECT PROPOSAL To begin the standard grant process, applicants are required to submit a Preliminary Project Proposal by online portal submission (via the Resources Agency Tracking and Reporting-RAPTR System) to the California Natural Resources Agency.
Refer to the solicitation due dates above for key deadlines. If you are new to RAPTR, please review the User’s Guide for Grant Applicants prior to registration and logging in. If unable to submit via RAPTR, please contact the TNBS Team at tribalaffairs@resources.
ca. gov . Applicants with competitive eligible Preliminary Project Proposals will be invited to submit a full Final Project Proposal.
Incomplete or non-compliant Preliminary Project Proposals may be eliminated from the competitive process. STEP 2: FINAL PROJECT PROPOSAL Applicants invited to the next phase (Step 2) will be asked to submit a Final Project Proposal by RAPTR to the California Natural Resources Agency. Applicants will work with TNBS Grant Staff to schedule a presentation on the information requested within the Step 2 package.
Presentations may be in-person or virtual at the discretion and availability of the applicant and TNBS Grant Staff. Grant Staff will strive for maximum flexibility to accommodate applicant needs. STEP THREE (IF APPLICABLE) – SITE VISIT AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Applicants with the most competitive projects after Step 2 scoring will be advanced for final project evaluation for award recommendation.
These projects may be required to submit further supporting documentation. As applicable, staff may request a field visit and/or follow-up conversations with the applicant as a Step 3.
At the field visit or during meetings, applicants should be prepared to respond to project-specific questions including, but not limited to, the cost estimate, funding, site plan, project goals, site control, community involvement, operations and maintenance, sustainability, partnerships, transportation, and any possible barriers to completion. Escrow ready applications will submit a combined Step 1 and Step 2 application package.
To meet the expedited encumbrance and expenditure deadlines, Escrow-Ready projects will utilize the grant agreement template language as is and applicants forgo negotiation of grant terms. Deed restriction, work plan, and budget will undergo negotiation for finalization before grant agreement execution.
Projects that are eligible for TNBS funds but that are not awarded during the Escrow Ready review period will be automatically included in the Standard Grant Review Process for further consideration.
TNBS 2023 Solicitation Cycle and 2024 Grant Awards Announcement In December 2023, the Tribal Nature-Based Solutions grant program provided early funding through its time-sensitive, shovel-ready application process to the Hoopa Valley Tribe in partnership with the State Coastal Conservancy and private funders to support the Tribe to acquire 10,395 acres of forested property to return Hupa Mountain back to tribal stewardship .
In April 2024, The California Natural Resources Agency, in partnership with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Ocean Protection Council , announced the award of $107. 7 million to fund 33 projects and support the return of approximately 38,950 acres of land to California Native American tribes through the Tribal Nature-Based Solutions grant program (see list of awarded projects below).
Thank you to tribal leaders for your consultations, collaborations with partners, time, and energy spent advancing these important projects.
The Tribal Nature-Based Solutions grant program is honored to partner with the following California Native American tribes in awarding these funds: Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indian American Indian Council of Mariposa County (Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation) Cold Springs Rancheria of Mono Indians of California* Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewarts Point Rancheria Koy’o Land Conservancy (Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe and Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians) * Maidu Summit Consortium * Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria Mendocino Land Trust- on behalf of the Cahto, Potter Valley, and Sherwood Valley Tribes Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California Mooretown Rancheria Band of Maidu Indians Owens Valley Indian Water Commission Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians Round Valley Indian Tribes Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians Scott Valley Indian Community (Ruffey and Etna Bands of Indians) Sogorea Te’ Land Trust (Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation) Tataviam Land Conservancy Trust for Public Land- on behalf of the Esselen Tribe of Monterey County Trust for Public Land- on behalf of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band Tübatulabals of Kern Valley * Sawalmem Inc.- on behalf of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe News Highlights of Awarded TNBS Projects: Hoopa Valley Tribe: “Hoopa Valley Tribe Announces Largest Land Reacquisition in Tribal History — 10,000 Acres in the Pine Creek Watershed” Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel: “Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel Reclaims 1,107 Acres of Ancestral Land in the San Felipe Valley” Tule River Indian Tribe: “Elk are again roaming on lands that California has returned to the Tule River Indian Tribe” American Indian Council of Mariposa County (Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation): “Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation regains 900 acres near Yosemite” Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy Ocean Protection Council’s Tribal Engagement Strategy Proposition 4 Climate Bond 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
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