Proposition 4 Grant Program

The California Tahoe Conservancy is offering the Proposition 4 Grant Program to fund watershed improvement, forest health, biomass utilization, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Funding comes from California’s Climate Bond (Prop 4) with a total estimated pool of $13 million, awarded on a rolling basis to eligible nonprofit, public agency, or tribal government applicants. A letter of intent is required; matched funding is encouraged but not mandatory. Grants may be paid as advances or reimbursements, and applicants can consult Conservancy staff throughout the process. • Eligible applicants: nonprofit, public agency, tribal government • Eligible geography: Lake Tahoe Basin (California side) • Funding amount: $13 M total, number of awards dependent • Application: submit a letter of intent via the online portal, then full application after approval • Funding method: advances and reimbursements available • No fixed deadline – rolling submissions • Project period: ongoing (use of funds as needed)