Coastal Conservancy Grants

The Coastal Conservancy offers a rolling grant program to fund projects that restore, protect, and increase public access to California’s coastal resources while enhancing climate resilience. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments operating within the California coast, San Francisco Bay, and coastal watersheds. Funding can cover feasibility studies, land acquisition, planning, design, permitting, construction, and monitoring, but not operation‑and‑maintenance. Grants range widely, typically between $200 k and $5 M, with a usual performance period of 3‑4 years. No letter of intent or matching funds are required. • Eligible applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state/local public agencies, federally‑recognized tribes. • Eligible geography: Entire California coastline, San Francisco Bay, Santa Ana River corridor, and coastal watersheds. • Funding scope: Feasibility, acquisition, planning, design, permitting, construction, monitoring. • Grant size: No minimum/maximum; most awards $200 k–$5 M. • Period of performance: Typically 3–4 years. • Application: Ongoing rolling solicitation; submit via the grantor’s website.