About this grant
To protect biodiversity or nature, restore landscape health, or achieve California’s climate goals. Climate projects are covered under Chapter 6 of Proposition 4 and must satisfy Section 93000, while also addressing at least one priority from Section 93020. Eligible projects protect biodiversity or nature, restore landscape health, or achieve California’s climate goals. To qualify, each project must also reduce climate change risks to communities, fish and wildlife, or natural resources, or increase public access to nature. Proposition 4 – Nature Based
Who can apply
Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government Geography: Projects must be within the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone. Matching funds: Not Required
What it funds
Relevant to: California
How to apply
Read the full announcement on the California Grants Portal before you start. Contact: email: grants@smmc.ca.gov; tel: 1-310-589-2899;
Who can apply for Proposition 4 – Nature Based?
Eligible applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofits; Federally recognized tribal governments; City or township governments. Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government Geography: Projects must be within the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone. Matching funds: Not Required
When is the deadline?
This program accepts applications on a rolling or recurring basis. Check the funder's website for the current cycle.
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