Grant Programs
The Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy issues grants to public agencies, nonprofits, special districts, cities and tribes for projects that support watershed health, strategic land conservation, vibrant recreation and tourism, resilient communities, and wildfire recovery. The projects that we fund throughout our service area are developed by our community partners with assistance of local CVMC staff. Our holistic approach yields projects that address local needs, align with our strategic plan, and address state priorities to reduce greenhouse gas emission, improve habitat, and protect water supply infrastructure.
- Acquisitions & Capital Improvements: This program supports the acquisition of land with important biological, cultural or recreational resources or funds the construction of improvements on existing conservation lands. Acquisition priorities and funding decisions are set in close coordination with the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan and the state’s 30 by 30 initiative. Conservancy staff coordinate acquisitions cooperatively with numerous local governmental and nonprofit partners. Funds are awarded on an ongoing basis.
Click HERE to learn more about CVMC Acquisition Priorities.
Contact Diana Rosas, drosas@cvmc.ca.gov for more information. - Proposition 1: The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 addresses an array of challenges facing California’s limited water resources. The program objectives include preserving and restoring wetlands and habitat for endangered species, improving the reliability of water supplies, and developing a more resilient and sustainably managed water infrastructure. CVMC has typically awarded projects that support watershed protection and restoration, water quality, water supply, and flood prevention. This is a competitive program and the Conservancy issues Notices of Funding Availability approximately twice a year.
Proposition 1: Grant Program Guidelines
Contact Diana Rosas, drosas@cvmc.ca.gov for more information. - Proposition 68: The objectives of the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for all Act of 2018 are to expand public access to safe parks, wildlife preserves, trails and recreation areas, mitigate the effects of climate change and encourage water conservation and drought preparedness. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Proposition 68: Grant Program Guidelines
Contact Maximiliano Ochoa, mochoa@cvmc.ca.gov for more information
Current Grant Opportunities
Proposition 1
The Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (the “Conservancy”) is pleased to announce its latest Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) under its Proposition 1 Grant Program. CVMC is now accepting applications for Projects implementing the California Water Action Plan in the Coachella Valley.
Proposition 68
Check out the California Grants Portal for information about what grants CVMC has made to date. It’s also your one destination to find all grants and loans offered on a competitive first-come basis by other California state agencies.
