Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Nature Based Solutions and Climate Adaptation Grant Program

Who can apply

NonprofitPublic AgencyTribal Government

Where: Within the Conservancy's territorial jurisdiction.

Purpose

The program makes grants to address climate resilience and nature-based solutions in conservation lands and improve sustainability in the Coachella Valley.

Description

Awards are made for projects that reduce climate change risks, protect natural and cultural resources, restore habitat and watershed systems, and improve public access to outdoor recreation within the Coachella Valley and its surrounding mountains. Eligible projects may include conservation land acquisition, habitat restoration and enhancement, watershed and ecosystem restoration, wildfire risk reduction, and improvements that expand safe and equitable access to parks, trails, and natural areas. Funding is provided through the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 (Proposition 4). Applications begin with submission of a Letter of Intent using the Conservancy’s Pre-Application Consultation Form. Following administrative review, eligible applicants may be invited to submit a full application. Additional information about the application process and eligibility requirements is available in the Proposition 4 Grant Program Guidelines on the Conservancy’s website. Projects that provide meaningful and direct benefits to disadvantaged communities (DACs), severely disadvantaged communities (SDACs), or vulnerable populations will receive priority consideration. Projects that demonstrate strong community engagement, leverage matching funds, support regional conservation objectives, and align with state initiatives such as California’s 30x30 conservation goal may also receive additional consideration during the evaluation process.

Important dates

Opened

Mar 13, 2026

Application deadline

Ongoing

Expected award announcement

Rolling Basis

Period of performance

As funding permits

Funding details

Total estimated available

$11,000,000.00

Estimated amount per award

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.

Expected number of awards

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.

Letter of intent required

Yes

Matching funds

20%

Matching notes

Matching funds are not required but are strongly encouraged. Projects that include matching funds may receive priority consideration during the evaluation process. Applicants are encouraged to provide approximately 20% in matching funds. Matching funds may include cash or in-kind contributions that directly support the project, such as staff time, materials, equipment, or other project-related expenses.

Funding source

State

Funding source notes

This program is funded by Proposition 4.

Funding method

Reimbursement(s)

Funding method notes

Reimbursement(s)

How to apply

Read the full guidelines on the grantor's site, then apply there. Nothing is submitted through this site.

• Grant guidelines & application ↗
• Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy ↗
• Original listing on grants.ca.gov ↗

Questions about this grant: name: Maximiliano F. Ochoa; email: [email protected]; tel: 1-760-776-5026;