February 21, 2026
NCRP Capacity Grants Program
The application period closed on February 20, 2026. The North Coast Resource Partnership (NCRP) received proposals for organizational capacity enhancement from Tribes, counties, NGOs, RCDs, special districts, and other eligible entities in the North Coast region of California. The NCRP Capacity Grants Program will offer at least $2 million in funding to enhance the capacity of partners in the North Coast region to plan and implement large scale, multi-benefit wildfire resilience projects in the North Coast region. Grant awards may range from $35,000 to $200,000.
The NCRP Leadership Council approved a process and schedule for Capacity Grants Program proposal review and awards generally similar to the following:
- March – April 2026: Proposal review by NCRP Resilience Ad Hoc and Staff Team; Resilience Ad Hoc Committee meeting with NCRP staff to discuss recommended slate for NCRP Leadership Council review and approval.
- April 17, 2026: NCRP Quarterly Meeting – NCRP Leadership Council approves slate of projects for funding.
- April 17-25, 2026: Award notifications to grantees.
- May 2026: Grant agreements developed.
- December 31, 2027: Project activities completed.
Visit the Capacity Grants Program webpage for updates.