Proposition 4 – Nature Based

The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy is offering a Proposition 4 Nature‑Based grant to fund projects that protect biodiversity, restore landscape health, and advance California’s climate goals within the Conservancy’s jurisdiction. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments. Funding is sourced from both federal and state sources, with a total pool of $25 million and award amounts to be determined. Grants are reimbursed and must be encumbered by June 30 2028. No matched‑funding or letter of intent is required. Interested parties should review the full grant guidelines and submit applications through the Conservancy’s portal. • Eligible activities: biodiversity protection, landscape restoration, climate‑risk reduction, increased public access to nature. • Eligible entities: nonprofits, public agencies, tribal governments. • Geographic scope: projects located within the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone (California). • Funding: up to $25 million total; number and size of awards dependent. • Award method: reimbursement; no matching funds required. • Application window opened June 11 2025; deadline not yet posted.