Other Funding Opportunities
SEARCHABLE & BROWSABLE WEB PAGES: GRANTS & OTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Updated October 2023
Funding Navigation for California Communities.
Funding Navigation for California Communities offers the most prominent funding opportunities for local governments and communities. These resources are available to communities across California and are categorized into eight “Project Types.”
https://www.fundingresource.org/
California Grants Portal.
This site is managed and hosted by the CA State Library to provide a centralized location to find state grant opportunities. https://www.grants.ca.gov/
California Financing Coordinating Committee.
The California Financing Coordinating Committee (CFCC) combines the resources of four State and two Federal funding agencies to provide a one-stop shop for available grants, loans and bond financing for infrastructure projects. Since 1998, the CFCC has conducted free funding fairs statewide each year to educate the public and offer potential customers the opportunity to meet with financial representatives from each agency and learn more about their currently available funding programs.
Cal OES Grant Search Web Page.
This web page provides information regarding FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs and has other grant-related information available. https://www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/grants-management
CAL FIRE Grant Program.
CAL FIRE offers several grant opportunities each with its own scope and funding priorities. https://www.fire.ca.gov/grants/
CDFW Grant Opportunities.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife grant programs fund projects that sustain, restore and enhance California’s fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats. https://wildlife.ca.gov/Grants
Air Resources Board Funding Wizard.
The Funding Wizard is a searchable database of grants, rebates and incentives available in California — gathered all in one place —to help you pay for sustainable projects. The Funding Wizard team combs the internet for funding opportunities in categories such as energy, air quality, climate change, transportation, urban development, waste management, and water. https://fundingwizard.arb.ca.gov/web/node/2814
Grants.Gov.
This is a searchable database containing federal funding opportunities. https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/home.html
US EDA.
Opportunities available through the US Economic Development Administration. https://eda.gov/funding-opportunities/
Interagency Working Group on Coal & Power Plant Communities & Economic Revitalization.
The Interagency Working Group created this centralized clearinghouse that features billions of dollars in existing federal funding sources. This government-wide list offers easy access to Energy Communities applying to fund infrastructure, environmental remediation, job creation, and community revitalization efforts. https://energycommunities.gov/funding-opportunities/
US EPA Specific EPA Grant Program.
Provides information about opportunities available through US EPA. https://www.epa.gov/grants/specific-epa-grant-programs
USDA Rural Development.
This page lists current and past Notices of Solicitation of Applications and Notices of Funding Availability. https://www.rd.usda.gov/newsroom/notices-solicitation-applications-nosas
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
This searchable website allows the user to filter by program, eligibility, and topic. https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities
US Army Corps of Engineers’ Continuing Authorities Program.
A group of nine water resource related authorities contained in several different laws. The purpose of the CAP is to plan, design, and construct water resources projects of limited scope and complexity. Unlike General Investigation (GI) studies, CAP projects do not require project-specific authorization from Congress. The nine CAP authorities are listed in the table below.
All projects in this program include a feasibility phase and an implementation phase. Planning activities, such as development of alternative plans to achieve the project goals, initial design and cost estimating, environmental analyses and real estate evaluations are performed during the feasibility phase to develop enough information to decide whether to implement the project. The feasibility phase is initially federally funded up to $100,000.
| AUTHORITY |
PROJECT PURPOSE |
MORE INFORMATION |
| Section 14, Flood Control Act of 1946, as amended |
Streambank and shoreline erosion protection of public works and non-profit public services |
Fact Sheet and Template Letter of Request |
| Section 103, River and Harbor Act of 1962, as amended (amends Public Law 79-727) |
Beach erosion and hurricane and storm damage reduction |
Fact Sheet and Template Letter of Request |
| Section 107, River and Harbor Act of 1960, as amended |
Navigation improvements |
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| Section 111, River and Harbor Act of 1968, as amended |
Shore damage prevention or mitigation caused by Federal navigation projects |
Fact Sheet and Template Letter of Request |
| Section 204, Water Resources Development Act of 1992, as amended |
Beneficial uses of dredged material |
Fact Sheet and Template Letter of Request |
| Section 205, Flood Control Act of 1948, as amended |
Flood damage reduction |
Fact Sheet and Template Letter of Request |
| Section 206, Water Resources Development Act of 1996, as amended |
Aquatic ecosystem restoration |
Fact Sheet and Template Letter of Request |
| Section 208, Flood Control Act of 1954, as amended (amends Section 2, Flood Control Act of August 28, 1937) |
Removal of obstructions, clearing channels for flood control |
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| Section 1135, Water Resources Development Act of 1986, as amended |
Project modifications for improvement of the environment |
Fact Sheet and Template Letter of Request |
San Francisco Bay Joint Venture.
Funding Opportunities may be sorted by Title, Agency, Deadline or Category. Opportunities relevant to SF Bay Area and throughout California. https://sfbayjv.org/funding/
Sierra Nevada Conservancy Upcoming Grants web page.
Opportunities relevant to the Sierra Nevada region and throughout California. https://sierranevada.ca.gov/funding/funding-opportunities-newsletter/
Get Ed Funding.
GetEdFunding provides an easy-to-use, relevant, and reliable database, as well as resources for new and seasoned grant seekers. PreK–12 and higher education educators and experienced educational publishing writers/editors research and write entries based on thorough fact checking, alignment with curriculum, copyediting, and clarity. As the sponsor of the GetEdFunding website, CDW-G’s mission is to help educators and institutions to uncover the funds they need to supplement shoestring budgets, expand innovative programs, prepare students for the increasingly complex skills they’ll need to participate in tomorrow’s workforce, and help close the equity gap in educating students from all backgrounds and circumstances. www.getedfunding.com/
Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.
Western SARE provides grants in several categories. Each of these grants is available at specific times of the year. Applying online for a grant is a simple step-by-step process. Please read each grant’s specific Calls for Proposals.
State Resilience Funding and Financing Program Timelines
ICARP Staff developed Gantt chart graphics in response to a request from the ICARP Technical Advisory Council for a resource that visualizes state funding program timelines. These graphics present information at the highest level of detail possible, but in some cases, especially for new or less-immediate programs, may be approximate.
Searchable categories include: Environment & Water, Disadvantaged Communities, Health & Human Services, Education, Housing Community & Economic Development, Parks & Recreation, Employment Labor & Training, and Agriculture. Grants are also categorized by relevance for Non-Profit, Public Agency, and Tribal Government. For current information on state funding opportunities, please refer to the State Grants Portal.
SPECIAL NEEDS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – OPEN UNTIL FUNDING RUNS OUT
SWRCB – County-wide and Regional Funding Program.
The State Water Board has funding available from various sources within the Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) Program to fund drinking water projects that address drought-related and contamination issues. Although we have several programs already in place, we have identified gaps for regional programs that address the needs of households served by state smalls and domestic wells throughout the State.
DFA does not award funding directly to households, and available DFA funding to address emergency needs of state smalls and domestic wells can’t be implemented on an immediate basis. One key goal of this program is to award funding to counties or their partners to enable them to setup programs proactively, based on anticipated needs, and therefore be ready to respond promptly when urgent needs arise. Open as of 10/26/23.
Eligible applicants: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government
Clean Drinking Water Well Replacement Grant Program.
The Rural Community Assistance Corporation is offering funding to owners of households and small water systems (serving between 2 – 14 connections, not Public Water Systems) for well replacement. Income must be less than $51,026 on average; up to $45,000 is available for individual wells, and up to $100K for small water systems. Open as of 10/26/23.
Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience.
Small Community Funding is available to help small disadvantage communities (small DACs), providing drinking water service to less than 10,000 people or wastewater service to less than 20,000 people and having a median household income (MHI) of less than 80% the statewide MHI, with technical assistance needs, interim water supplies, and implement eligible drinking water or wastewater capital improvement projects.
The Small Community Funding Program continuously accepts applications starting with a simple pre-application. Website last updated 2/17/22. https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/grants_loans/sustainable_water_solutions/scfp.html
Opportunities for Tribal Governments through California Climate Investments.
Tribal governments can receive funds to reduce climate pollution through clean transportation, agricultural equipment, clean air initiatives, land conservation projects, etc. Several opportunities are available now. Funding opportunities as of 10/26/23. https://www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov/funding-for-tribal-governments
Wildlife Conservation Board – Grant Opportunities.
The WCB funds multiple project types including restoration, conservation, climate adaptation, public access, and monitoring. WCB uses a single continuous grant application process for all proposed projects. Applicants do not need to determine which WCB Grant Program or Funding Source to apply to; rather, WCB staff will determine that during application review. The review and selection of applications will depend on staffing capacity and the number of applications under consideration at any one time. Grant guidelines updated January 2023.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Statewide Energy Efficiency Best Practices Coordinator: Technical Assistance.
If you are a local government practitioner that could use help rounding up answers, resources, and examples to help you make progress on energy or climate issues within your community, please request technical assistance through this form. Opportunity current as of 10/26/23. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuMMOYA_7_b5Lxz2qJWcOdMC6ktjTIUga6kEv9IJkNsNlXFg/viewform
On-Request Technical Assistance from DOE Office of Indian Energy.
The DOE Office of Indian Energy provides federally recognized Indian tribes, including Alaska Native villages, tribal energy resource development organizations, and other organized tribal groups and communities, with technical assistance to advance tribal energy projects at no cost. Technical experts from DOE and its national laboratories, along with other partnering organizations, provide support to assist Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages with energy planning, housing and building energy efficiency, project development, policy and regulation, resilience, and village power. Opportunity current as of 10/26/23. https://www.energy.gov/indianenergy/technical-assistance
The EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water has developed a new online training system. The online training system is a self-paced training system that provides an overview of the NPDWRs and is available to anyone interested in learning about drinking water regulations. This training system in unique because the participant creates an account, selects a curriculum, and the training system tracks their progress. Once a curriculum is completed, the participant may print out a certificate of completion. The online training system can be found at: https://www.epa.gov/dwreginfo/drinking-water-training#current. In addition to the regulatory training modules, the online training system now has a suite of training modules that focus on sustainability topics, including Capacity Development, Asset Management, Assessing Financial Capacity, Operator Certification, and Drinking Water Program Collaboration. Opportunity current as of 10/26/23.
DOE Clean Cities Coalition Network Technical Assistance.
Clean Cities connects transportation stakeholders with objective information and experts to assist with alternative fuels, fuel economy improvements, and emerging transportation technologies. Through these trusted, time-tested resources, Clean Cities has helped fleets and fuel providers deploy hundreds of thousands of alternative fuel vehicles and fueling stations that serve a growing market. Clean Cities continues to support the entry of new transportation technologies into the marketplace. Opportunity current as of 10/26/23. For more information, visit the technical assistance description.
NREL Decision Support for Tribes.
NREL’s State, Local, and Tribal program partners with Native American tribes and Alaska Native villages, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and other federal agencies, nonprofits, and intertribal organizations to provide resources and direct assistance that support energy technology delivery and connect motivated tribal governments with NREL’s world-class science and analytics. Energy Decision Support: To connect tribes with credible, timely, and actionable scientific information on which to base their energy decisions, NREL provides the following tailored programs:
- Technology and market analytics
- Direct technical assistance
- Capacity building
- Resilience assessment and planning
Opportunity current as of 10/26/23. For more information, visit the technical assistance description.
Training Resources and Videos for Grants.gov: Introduction to Grants.gov Video Series.
Whether you need a high-level introduction to the Grants.gov application process, or you are looking for a step-by-step explanation of a particular Applicant task, we encourage you to consult the resources on this page. Opportunity current as of 10/26/23. https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/applicants/applicant-training.html
Tribal Online Training Opportunities
The following self-paced, online courses are currently available through Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals:
* Residential Building Science Review
* Building Performance: Improving IAQ in Cold Climates
*Quality Assurance Fundamentals / QAPP Series
*Radon Fundamentals
* Emissions Inventory Fundamentals / Advanced
*Tribal Data Toolbox Version 3.1
*Partnerships and Community Outreach
*Tribal Strategic Planning: Ensuring Successful Development of Your ETEP
These online courses contain assignments, quizzes, videos, examples, downloadable spreadsheets, and other resources. While they are self-paced, each course provides the opportunity for individual interaction with subject matter experts. Weblink below current as of 10/26/23.
See http://www.nau.edu/itep/elearning for details or email professional@nau.edu with questions.
