California Science and Technology Grants

The Strengthening the Sector grants program provides initiative-based support to organizations catalyzing systemic change at the policy level. Donor Name: The Music Man Foundation State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The grants will support activities such as: advocacy training and tools that build the capacity of individuals to understand and proactively influence issues impacting arts and community vitality, and/or research collection and action plan designed at a scale which have the capacity to impact policy and field-wide practices. Eligibility Criteria To be considered for funding, an organization must: Reflect music within the organization’s efforts, Operate as a non-profit organization, Have been conducting mission-aligned programming since March 2022 or before, Have had at least one paid employee since March 1, 2023 or before, Not have a structural deficit, and Have a service jurisdiction that includes either Los Angeles County, California (statewide), or the United States of America (nationwide). Programs focused on a state that is not California will not be eligible. For organizations that have previously received a grant from The Music Man Foundation, the organization must be in good standing with the Foundation before applying for the Award. Selection Criteria Demonstrated accomplishments in systems change and the capacity for the organization’s programming to create sustainable impacts. Demonstrated understanding of the system the organization seeks to impact and insight as to why the organization is well-positioned to take on this system change. Clear connection between the organization’s initiative(s) and how these lead to system change. Clear description of the organization’s initiative(s) with the initiative’s (intended) participants and timeline. Organization has a clear vision of its future intentions. Organization has capacity to identify and track progress towards key milestones for the organization and the system the organization is impacting. Music is a primary component of the initiative’s efforts. Strategic collaborations and/or partnerships exist and reflect an intentional collaboration that showcase intentional efforts to influence system dynamics. For more information, visit TMMF.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research and evaluation of evapotranspiration (ET) models across a multitude of wetlands sites in the United States. Using data from the Open Evapotranspiration platform (OpenET) a satellite-based ET cloud computing and data services platform in combination with a network of ground data, consideration of model data components for ET assessment will help provide better understanding of biophysical processes and model methods structures relating to accurate characterization of wetlands-based hydrologic ecosystems.

The CASF Broadband Public Housing Account provides grants and loans to build broadband networks offering free broadband service for residents of low-income communities including, but not limited to, publicly supported housing developments, farmworker housing, and other housing developments or mobile home parks with low-income residents that do not have access to any broadband service provider that offers free broadband service that meets or exceeds state standards for the residents of the low-income community. The allocated funding for the Broadband Public Housing Account is $15 million for fiscal year 2022-2023.  The Broadband Public Housing Account will finance up to 100 percent of the costs to install inside wiring and broadband network equipment.

The California Public Utilities Commission will give preference to programs and projects in communities with demonstrated low broadband access, including low-income communities, senior citizen communities, and communities facing socioeconomic barriers to broadband adoption. Eligible Projects: Digital Literacy Projects- Digital inclusion projects may include digital literacy training programs and public education to communities with limited broadband adoption, including low-income communities, senior citizen communities, and communities facing socioeconomic barriers to broadband adoption. Broadband Access Projects- may include those that provide free broadband access in community training rooms or other public spaces, such as local government centers, senior citizen centers, schools, public libraries, nonprofit organizations, and community-based organizations. It can also include funding community outreach, such as analysis, comparison of Internet plans with the community, and call centers that will increase broadband access and adoption.

Project Title: Natural Resources Support - Black Abalone at Vandenberg SFB, California A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) identified above. Award will be made upon mutual agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the request for proposal and the of the recipient's CESU Master Agreement. Note the established CESU Program indirect rate is 17.5%. Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $50,000.00 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years. NOTE: This project will be awarded under the authority of 16 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act: For projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to award to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife. Period of Performance: The base period of agreement will extend 18-months from date of award (3-month administrative period for project preparation, 12-months of technical support/field work, 3-month administrative period to complete deliverables). There may be up to five 18-month follow-on periods based on availability of funding. Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of Objectives NOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and capability for performing similar or same type of work by submitting a Statement of Interest. A full proposal and budget are NOT requested at this time. Submission of Your Statement of Interest1. Statements of Interest are due by 12:00 P.M., Central Time, on 17 June 2024.2. Submit your Statement of Interest via e-mail attachments or direct questions to:Sandy JustmanGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected]: 817-886-1073David LeptienProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected]: 402-889-5570Review of Statements Received: All statements of interest received from a member of the CESU Region(s) identified above will be evaluated by a board comprised of one or more people at the receiving installation or activity, who will determine which statement(s) best meet the program objectives: offer the most highly qualified Principal Investigator, have the most relevant experience and the highest capability to successfully meet the program objectives. Submitters whose statements are determined to best meet the program objectives will be invited to submit a full proposal. Review Related Documents Tab for the full Project Details.

This program provides financial assistance and support to new small businesses in Santa Ana, helping them thrive during their first three years of operation.

The Effectiveness Monitoring Committee (EMC) is seeking project proposals that: (1)   Address one or more of the EMC’s Research Themes and Critical Monitoring Questions and; (2)   Address natural resource protection issues that are important for California forestlands. The critical monitoring questions are organized under 12 Research Themes. Four prioritized critical questions were determined by vote amongst the current EMC members at the beginning of each calendar year:  Are the FPRs and associated regulations effective in...  Question 1h: managing WLPZs to reduce or minimize potential fire behavior and rate of spread? Question 6c:  managing fuel loads, vegetation patterns and fuel breaks for fire hazard reduction? Question 6d: managing forest structure and stocking standards to promote wildfire resilience? Question 12a: improving overall forest wildfire resilience and the ability of forests to respond to climate change (e.g., in response to drought or bark beetle; reducing plant water stress) and variability, and extreme weather events (evaluate ecosystem functional response to fuel reduction and forest health treatments)? I.       FUNDING AVAILABILITY. Funding available for newly proposed projects is anticipated as follows: $973,392 over three FYs beginning in 2024/25, comprising: $173,232 in FY 2024/25; $375,160 in FY 2025/26; and $425,000 in FY 2025/26. II.     AWARD LIMITATIONS. Applicants requesting more than the stated annual amount available for funding will not be considered. In the case that EMC funding for the full three years is awarded to one new project, project solicitation may not occur in the subsequent two FYs. While the EMC may choose to fund projects that span multiple FYs up to the annual funding cap, the EMC generally prefers to fund multiple research projects annually. Proposers should keep this in mind when developing their project and annual budget requests. Longer-term projects (greater than three years) may re-apply for funding for additional years through the competitive grants process advertised in the EMC’s Request for Proposals. Annual allocations are dependent upon demonstrated progress towards project completion pursuant to the project schedule and workplan.  a.      ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES. Eligible projects will test one or more specific FPRs or other rule or regulation under the Board’s jurisdiction and which addresses one or more of the EMC’s Research Themes and Critical Monitoring Questions. Proposed projects must clearly apply to management activities on private timberlands in California. Projects on public land may be eligible for EMC funding provided they clearly apply to the activities and systems that also exist on non-federal timberland. b.      ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS. Eligible applicants are local, state, and federal agencies including federal land management agencies; institutions of higher education; special purpose districts (e.g., public utilities districts, fire districts, conservation districts, and ports); Native American tribes; private landowners; for-profit entities; and non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) through the Solano County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce funding availability for Healthy Soils Program Block Grant Pilot Program. Donor Name: Solano County Farm Bureau State: California County: Alameda County (CA), Contra Costa County (CA), Sacramento County (CA), Solano County (CA), Yolo County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The objectives of the HSP are to increase statewide implementation of conservation management practices that improve soil health, sequester carbon and reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases (GHGs) by providing financial incentives to California growers and ranchers to implement agricultural management practices that sequester carbon, reduce atmospheric GHG emissions and improve soil health. The Healthy Soils Program (HSP) provides financial incentives in the form of grants to farmers and ranchers to implement conservation management practices that sequester carbon, reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases (GHGs), and improve soil health. A few eligible practices include: Mulching – Compost Cover Crops Reduced Tillage Riparian, Herbaceous & Woody Plantings Windbreaks Filter Strips Whole Orchard Recycling Funding Information The California Climate Investments (CCI) appropriated $50 million. The maximum award is $100,000 The grant term is three years.  Eligibility Criteria California farmers, ranchers, agricultural business entities, and California Native Americans, are eligible to apply. Nonprofit organizations as agriculture operations are eligible to apply. Grant Recipients must be at least 18 years old. Cannabis cultivation operations are not eligible to apply. Hemp cultivation operations are eligible to apply. Project Eligibility Requirements Projects must be located on agricultural operations in California. For the purposes of this program, an agricultural operation is defined as row crops, vineyard, field and tree crops, commercial nurseries, nursery stock production, and greenhouse operations producing food crops, or flowers as. Projects located on grazing lands (including grasslands, rangelands, and pastures. Grant funds cannot be used for projects that use potted plants and plant growth media other than soil. Grant funds cannot be used for research and product development activities. All entities receiving grant funds must have a physical California business address. Awards are limited to one per agricultural operation using a unique tax identification number per round of funding, including applications submitted to Block Grant Recipients. Applications from Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento, Solano and Yolo County producers can apply with priority to those qualifying as socially disadvantaged.  For more information, visit CDFA.

The California Energy Commission (CEC) is seeking applications to deploy advanced decarbonization and/or grid support technologies at California industrial facilities to promote electrification and reduce GHG emissions produced from the industrial sector. Donor Name: California Energy Commission (CEC) State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/03/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This solicitation will target technologies that have the potential to demonstrate cost-effectiveness and scalable to multiple industrial facilities with potential to increase confidence for adoption. The program’s goal is to deploy cutting-edge, emerging technologies at California industrial facilities to promote electrification and load flexibility, reduce fossil fuel and thermal energy usage, and reduce criteria air pollutants and carbon footprints. This program is open to existing industrial facilities, utilities, equipment manufacturers, energy service companies, project aggregators, and project developers who propose to implement projects in California’s industrial sector. Entities, facilities, and projects that are associated with the production or processing of oil and gas are ineligible. The CEC’s INDIGO Program will assist California’s industrial facilities in achieving the following: Emission Reductions: Adopt electrification and other eligible decarbonization technologies to reduce annual GHG emissions and other criteria air emissions at industrial processing facilities. Electrical Grid Support: Adopt commercially available and emerging technologies needed to support grid reliability, especially during net peak periods. Benefits to Priority Populations: Reduce criteria air pollutants and have direct community engagement and support, especially in low income or disadvantaged communities. Project Focus This solicitation focuses on deploying industrial decarbonization technologies that are cutting-edge emerging technologies. The proposed technology(ies) and project must achieve at least one of the following goals at the industrial demonstration site(s). Additional points could be awarded for meeting multiple goals. Electrify some or all industrial processes Maximize GHG emission reductions Drive scalability and application of project technology to other facilities/industries/processes Reduce electrical demand during net peak periods Provide air pollution benefits to priority populations. Funding Information There is up to $46,200,000 available for grants awarded under this solicitation. The minimum funding amount for each project is $4,000,000. The maximum funding amount is $10,000,0000. Eligibility Criteria  Applications to the INDIGO Program are open to existing industrial facilities located in California and to utilities, equipment manufacturers, energy service providers, aggregators, and developers who are implementing cutting-edge, emerging technologies in California industries. The applicant may include multiple industrial facilities located in California in one application. Food and beverage industries and related support facilities that are receiving funding for the same project, or portions of the same project, from the CEC’s Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) are ineligible for funding from the INDIGO Program or to use funds received from FPIP as match funds. For more information, visit CEC.

The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) is announcing the release of the Proposition 47 Request for Proposals (RFP). Donor Name: California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/10/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 4 Years Details: This RFP makes approximately $152 million available for a grant period that covers October 1, 2024 through June 30, 2028. Eligible applicants are public agencies located in the State of California. Funding Information Total Available Funds: $152,000,000 Small Scope Category: Maximum Funding Request: Up to $2 million for the entire grant period. Funds Available: $60,800,000 Large Scope Category: Maximum Funding Request: More than $2 million and up to $8 million for the entire grant period. Funds Available: $91,200,000. Uses of funds  Proposition 47 grant funds must be used for mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, and/or diversion programs for people in the criminal justice system. Applicants are also encouraged to provide supplemental housing-related services and other community-based supportive services, such as job skills training, case management, and civil legal services. Eligible Applicants  Eligible applicants are public agencies located in the State of California. For the purposes of this RFP a public agency is defined as: A county, city, whether a general law city or a chartered city, or city and county, the duly constituted governing body of an Indian reservation or Rancheria, a school district, municipal corporation, district, political subdivision, or any board, commission, or agency thereof, entities that are legislative bodies of a local agency pursuant to subdivision (c) or (d) of Section 54952 of the Government Code, a housing authority organized pursuant to Part 2 (commencing with Section 34200) of Division 24 of the Health and Safety Code, a state agency, public district, or other political subdivision of the state, or any instrumentality thereof, which is authorized to engage in or assist in the development or operation of housing for persons and families of low or moderate income. (Pen. Code, § 6046.1, subd. (c).) For more information, visit BSCC.

The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) is seeking applications for Cycle 47 of its Program Development Grants (PDG). Donor Name: California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: California’s State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) advocates for, promotes and implements policies and practices designed to achieve self-determination, independence, productivity and inclusion in all aspects of community life for Californians with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. Its goal and mission are to improve the lives of people with I/DD (PwI/DD) in measurable ways through engaging in and promoting self-advocacy, capacity-building, and systems change. One of the many ways the Council (SCDD) works to achieve its State Plan objectives is by awarding Program Development Grants to community-based organizations to research, develop and/or implement innovative programs and promising or best practices throughout the state and its local communities. 2022 – 2026 State Plan Goals Self-Advocacy By 2026, the Council will maintain and/or increase the number of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities to become strong self-advocates, peer trainers and community leaders. Systems Change/Advocacy By 2026, the Council will lead in partnership with family/self-advocates and others to protect and enhance civil rights to improve community-based systems and be more fully inclusive and supportive of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. Capacity-Building/Advocacy By 2026, the Council will increase partnerships with and support of more people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families, so they know their rights and can advocate for and receive supports and services. Funding Information The Council has approved a total fund of $300,000 to be allocated for one or more Cycle 47 grants. Grant Period: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025.  Eligibility Criteria The Council will award funding, on a competitive basis, to California-based agencies and organizations that represent and/or serve individuals with intellectual, developmental and/or cross-disabilities. Eligible Applicants include: Local government agencies Non-government organizations Tribal organizations Community-based non-profits Established coalitions that are classified as 501(c)(3) tax exempt under the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) Code For more information, visit SCDD.

Grants for the Arts defines Arts Services as programs or services providing capacity building for other San Francisco-based arts and culture organizations and/or artists. Donor Name: City and County of San Francisco State: California County: San Francisco County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  06/07/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Areas of Support Areas of support include but are not limited to: Audience development Cultural competency and racial equity action plans Fiscal sponsorship Financial management and literacy Fundraising and development Grant writing Laws and regulations as they apply to the arts and culture sector Marketing and publicity Mentorship Nonprofit governance Professional development Regranting Programs (Creating, managing, and financing small grants to San Francisco-based artists and/or nonprofit arts and culture organizations, for an administrative fee not to exceed 10 percent of the grant amount). Space/capital planning and evaluations Strategic and business planning Technical assistance. Funding Information Arts Services FY24 grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $140,000. These amounts do not reflect FY25 and FY26 grant amounts for Art Services. Grant Period July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026. Eligibility Criteria for Organizations The applicant organization must be a nonprofit 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) organization and in good standing with the IRS under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Visit the IRS website to check or update your status. If the applicant organization is not a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6), they may use a fiscal sponsor, but the fiscal sponsor must apply on the applicant organization’s behalf. The applicant organization must be San Francisco-based. For non-fiscally sponsored applicant organizations only: The organization must demonstrate a San Francisco corporate address. For non-fiscally sponsored applicant organizations only: Documentation demonstrating verifiable proof of a San Francisco corporate address must be submitted with the application. This may be in the form of a utilities bill (water/sewage, power/gas/electricity or internet), telephone/cell phone bill, bank or credit card statement, signed lease agreement or mortgage statement. Documents should be no more than three (3) months old and must include the applicant organization’s name. For more information, visit City and County of San Francisco.

The City of South Lake Tahoe is pleased to announce the Cannabis Revenues Grant Program. Donor Name: City of South Lake Tahoe State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: To assist the City Council in the evaluation of the community-wide cannabis revenues grant program, processes and guidelines have been developed to assist the City in an annual review of proposals for funding opportunities to local public agencies and nonprofit organizations with programs or projects designed to mitigate potential impacts of the cannabis industry in South Lake Tahoe and which promote the priorities outlined in the 2023 – 2028 City of South Lake Tahoe Strategic Plan. The City’s Strategic Priorities are: Built Environment, Recreation and Equitable Access, Community for All, Economic Development, and Core Services & High Performing Government.  Funding Information Grant amounts will range from $1,000 to $50,000. Funds must be expended within one year. Eligibility Criteria You must have a current City of South Lake Tahoe Business License at the time of application submittal. This is free and fast for nonprofits. Your entity and proposal must be focused on efforts to mitigate potential impacts of the cannabis industry in South Lake Tahoe and promote the priorities of the 2023 – 2028 City of South Lake Tahoe Strategic Plan. Your entity must be located within the city limits, or serve the community of, South Lake Tahoe, CA. One application per entity. If you are a past-year recipient you must be in compliance with the annual reporting requirement, which includes the successful acceptance of a written report, detailing how your previous award was expensed, to the City no later than March 31 following a previous year’s grant award. Must meet all requirements outlined in the City’s Financial Policies Granting Funds for Community Benefit and Enhancement. For more information, visit City of South Lake Tahoe.

The Eastside Arts Initiative (EAI) is a grant-making program of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes (LA Plaza) supporting arts initiatives and fostering collaborations for furthering the arts in eastern Los Angeles County. Donor Name: LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes (LA Plaza) State: California County: Los Angeles County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Eastside Arts Initiative (EAI) plays an integral role in furthering the arts in Eastern LA County by providing grant funding for visual, literary and performance arts programs while supporting local artists and arts organizations to develop innovative creative work. Funding Priorities  Grants are awarded through a competitive process based on the merits of the proposal and these funding priorities: Significance: Program fills an arts/cultural need in the community and has long-lasting value. Distinction/Innovation: Concept is creative and innovative offering unique experiences. Approach: Implementation and outreach plans are well-thought-out, such as how goals will be executed within a specified time-period. Suitability: Budget and goals are realistic. EAI Partner: Program furthers the arts in Eastern LA County and opens pathways to opportunities in the visual and performing arts. Funding Information Up to $150,000 in total funding will be awarded this cycle. Individual Artist: May apply for a grant from $2,500 to $10,000. Must apply with a fiscal agent. Arts Organization: May apply for a grant between $10,000 to $25,000. Must be a 501C3 non-profit organization and apply directly and not with a fiscal agent. Eligible Arts Disciplines Creative Crafts: Contemporary or Cultural/Folk Art Dance Film Literary Arts Digital and Media Arts Graphic Arts Music Photography Technical Arts Theatre Visual Arts Arts Trades: (i.e., recording engineer, production assistant, set designer, costume designer, make-up artists, etc.) Commercial printing, advertising, marketing DO NOT qualify. Eligibility Requirements  Applicant must be an artist or arts organization serving in one or more of the following Eastern LA County communities: Westlake/Rampart/Downtown LA to East L.A; Northeast LA to the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys; and the Southeast LA/Gateway communities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, El Monte, Montebello, Monterey Park, Pico Rivera, South Gate, Vernon and Walnut Park unincorporated. Artists must be 18 years of age or older and may apply only with a fiscal agent that is an established 501c3 non-profit arts organization that can provide: an IRS determination letter, IRS 990, and annual budget (see “fiscal agent responsibilities” section below for further requirements). Artists must have sustainable creative work and submit a resume summarizing a minimum of two years of artistic work history and accomplishments. Arts organizations must be an established 501c3 non-profit and able to provide: an IRS determination letter, IRS 990, and annual budget. If the proposal is for a Public Art Project, the applicant must provide a letter signed by the site property owner and a permit from the municipality (if applicable) confirming approval of project specifications and site location. Public art projects must be permanent installations and include a programming component. Non-permanent public art projects are not applicable. Grant proposals are not accepted directly from schools or government entities. However, proposals are accepted from artists or arts organizations for partnerships with schools or government agencies where arts programming can be offered free to the community. Proposals are not accepted from prior EAI grant recipients who have not submitted closing report from previous grant award (this does not apply to EAI emergency grant recipients). Grant must be utilized directly as proposed, and within one year of award or funds must be returned. Grant closing reports to the EAI are due two months following conclusion of program. EAI Logo or recognition must be included in all related marketing materials, such as acknowledging the EAI’s support in flyers, social media, press materials and other public information. For more information, visit LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes (LA Plaza).

The Entertainment Business Interruption Fund is here to assist small businesses in the entertainment industry who were impacted by COVID-19 pandemic and the double Hollywood Strikes. Donor Name: LA Small Business Development Center Network State: California County: Los Angeles County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/24/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Entertainment Business Interruption Fund (BIF), funded by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), is designed to support qualified small businesses that serve the Entertainment Industry in Los Angeles County (County). Grant Awards Grant amounts are based on business revenue as shown on the most recently filed federal business tax return. Revenue Size: $1,000,000 – 3,000,000 Eligible Grant Size: $25,000 Revenue Size: equal or less than $999,999 Eligible Grant Size: $10,000. Eligible Uses of Funds The purchase of new certified equipment. Restock of liquidated inventory. Lease, rent, or mortgage payments. Payment of business debt accrued due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2023 double Hollywood Strikes. Costs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and related health and safety restrictions, or business interruptions or closures incurred because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2023 double Hollywood Strikes. Employee payroll expenses. Working capital to continue operations. Payment of outstanding business expenses (supplier management, etc.) Grant awards may not be used by awardee for regranting or for any uses or expenses that the awardee has been, or will be, reimbursed for under any federal program. Eligibility Requirements For the purpose of this Program, a “qualified small business” means a business that meets all of the following criteria, as confirmed by the office or fiscal agent through review of revenue declines, other relief funds received, credit history, tax returns, payroll records, and bank account validation: Must be a for-profit business with $3 million or less in annual gross revenue as reflected in Applicant’s most recently filed, federal business tax return. Must have experienced at least a 70% loss of revenue due to the COVID -19 Pandemic from March 1, 2020 to present, as well as the 2023 double Hollywood Strikes between May 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023. At least 70% of revenue must come from the Entertainment Industry sector. Loss must be equal to or greater than grant amount requested. Business must have been registered to do business legally in the state of California and/or any other applicable jurisdiction prior to December 30, 2021, or other similar business filings. Active business currently in operation that is in good standing with all local, state, and federal taxing and licensing authorities. Must have a current physical location within the County of Los Angeles as of May 2023. Negative economic impacts from COVID – 19 Pandemic March 1, 2020 – present, as well as the 2023 double Hollywood Strikes between May 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023. Must not have received a grant funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) from Los Angeles County. Application must be submitted by a majority owner that is at least 18 years of age as of the date of application. For more information, visit LA Small Business Development Center Network.

Operating Grants I & II provide unrestricted, operating support to Long Beach-based arts and cultural organizations whose primary mission is to collect, preserve, present and/or commission exemplary works of art (e.g. visual art exhibitions, theatre, dance and/or musical performances). Donor Name: Arts Council for Long Beach State: California City: Long Beach Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Works of art must be of regional significance, for the benefit of the general public and provide educational opportunities that enable audiences to better understand and appreciate the arts. Organization budgets must be over $250,000 annually. Program Goals  Artistic Encourage the development of long-term, quality artistic programs Support the development of innovative, creative and unique projects or programming that challenges audiences and participants Organizational Management Support best practices in organizational management, including long-term planning, accountability, fund development, transparency, evaluation, appropriate qualifications of board and staff and other professionals, and overall fiscal health Community Impact Support organizations that identify community needs and demonstrate a commitment and ability to meet needs through planning and program delivery Support the development of new audiences Support organizations that foster and enhance tourism and/or work to create a larger market or audience for an artistic discipline. Funding Information Grants awarded for OPG I with award amounts ranging from $5,000 to $8,000. Grants awarded for OPG II with award amounts ranging from $18,000 to $25,000. Who may apply? Eligible applicants are Long Beach-based arts and cultural organizations whose primary mission is to collect, preserve, present and/or commission exemplary works of art (e.g., art exhibitions, film and/or media arts, theatre, dance and/or musical performances). Eligible applicants produce works of art that are of regional significance, for the benefit of the general public and that provide educational opportunities that enable audiences to better understand and appreciate the arts. For more information, visit ACLB.

The City of Long Beach is launching ” Level Up LB: Extreme Small Business Makeover and Grant Program,” a program designed to propel small businesses towards success and sustainability. Donor Name: City of Long Beach State: California City: Long Beach Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/21/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This initiative offers entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to connect with essential support resources and undergo comprehensive workshops aimed at crafting new business and marketing plans. Upon completion of the program, participants become eligible to apply for $10k grants, empowering them to expand their business capacity and enhance resilience. With a focus on igniting growth and fostering excellence, the City’s Economic Development Department will select a group of 25 small businesses for this exclusive opportunity. Through a series of no-cost training sessions, participants will delve into strategic business planning, marketing, branding, social media optimization, access to capital, government procurement opportunities, permitting and licensing insights, merchandising techniques, networking strategies, biz-to-biz mentorship, talent recruitment, and personalized business counseling. Eligibility Criteria  Must be located and operating within the boundaries of Long Beach, California with a storefront location accessible to the public. Must have been in business for a minimum of 3 years as of 4/23/2024. Must be an independently-owned, for-profit business including sole proprietorships, LLC’s or Corporations that are not publicly traded (franchises and large chains with 10 or more locations are not eligible). 501(c)3 nonprofits may also apply. Must have a City of Long Beach business license. The business must hold an active or delinquent license. Businesses that have closed or cancelled their licenses are not eligible for the program. Must be currently open and active for business. Must earn no more than $5 million in annual gross revenue. Corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships must have an “ACTIVE” status with the California Secretary of State. Program selection and awards will be determined by a selection committee based on the following criteria: Representation of businesses across all parts of the city with priority for businesses located in low-to-moderate income areas Representation of businesses across multiple sectors Business readiness and potential impact   of program participation. Ineligibility  Businesses without a physical location in Long Beach, CA Businesses that are permanently closed Government entities or elected official offices Businesses primarily engaged in political or lobbying activities Passive businesses, investment companies, and investors who file a Schedule E on their personal tax returns Churches and other religious organizations Financial businesses primarily engaged in the business of lending, such as banks and finance companies Landlords and property managers (unless repairing on behalf of a small business) Businesses engaged in any activity that is illegal under federal, state, or local law Businesses engaged in any socially undesirable activity or activity that may be considered predatory in nature such as check cashing businesses Businesses that have active and unresolved code enforcement and COVID-19 Health Order violations Cannabis-related businesses. For more information, visit City of Long Beach.

CALI Catalyst provides unrestricted grants of up to $7,500 to California changemakers who are creating tangible impact within the arts and culture sector, shifting power and influence to historically underrepresented voices. Donor Name: Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The California Art Leadership Investments (CALI) Catalyst program launched in 2021 to provide financial support and validation to individuals whose frontline work to upend the status quo in the arts and culture sector is creating tangible change and moving the needle towards greater equity and inclusion. They can look to recent CALI Catalyst grantees and their work to see these ripple effects within the sector. In Sacramento, Genevieve Leighton-Armah is challenging capitalist notions of productivity by creating nourishing spaces for Black leaders to prioritize self-care, healing, and rest. Los Angeles-based Level Ground Collective is modeling what a non-hierarchical, cooperative 501(c)3 nonprofit structure led by artists of color can look like, creating a precedent for the sector, and actively sharing their learnings and model. Nationally, Rika Iino is collaborating with the Association of Performing Arts Professionals to create equitable contracting practices between artists and cultural institutions that prioritize partnerships and collaboration rather than deliverables. CALI Catalyst recognizes that this is precisely the time when the arts and culture sector needs to support these changemakers who are ensuring historically marginalized communities—such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities–don’t fall through the cracks. By speaking out and taking action, such as exposing discriminatory hiring practices or disrupting harmful philanthropic norms, these individuals make the arts and culture field better for everyone. The CALI Catalyst grant program aims to support such leaders financially, recognizing that the fear of financial risk can silence voices and discourage meaningful change. To help ensure that the momentum for field-wide change continues undeterred, CALI Catalyst will support artists and arts workers who are on the frontlines of effecting greater inclusion, access, diversity, and equity in the arts and culture sector. Who can apply? CALI Catalyst applicants can be individuals or teams of individuals. To be eligible for funding consideration: Applicants must be artists or arts workers (e.g., arts administrators, cultural producers, culture bearers, creatives, cultural practitioners, teaching artists, or specialized technicians). Applicants (including all team members) must reside full-time in California. Applicants’ change-making action(s) must have taken place or started (i.e., the action is still in progress) on or after January 1, 2020. Applicant’s change-making action must have impacted the arts and culture sector at a local, regional, state, or national level in tangible and measurable ways. The following are ineligible for funding consideration: Organizations (e.g., nonprofits, for-profits, fiscally sponsored organizations) requesting funding to support their operations; Individuals or teams of individuals who describe a change-making action that started or took place before January 1, 2020; Individuals or teams of individuals who are requesting funding to support an organization; Individuals or teams of individuals who have a conflict of interest (family or financial relationship) with the board, staff, or directors of the Center for Cultural Innovation; Requests for funding to support a project that is in the beginning or developing stages; and Incomplete applications or applications with inaccessible (e.g., password-protected, broken links) attachments. For more information, visit CCI.

The Small Capacity Building Grant Program awards are aimed at strengthening the organizational capacity and programmatic effectiveness of nonprofit organizations serving communities within Santa Barbara County. Donor Name: Santa Barbara Foundation State: California County: Santa Barbara County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  06/11/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Foundation believes organizations are more effective when they are equipped with thoughtful strategy, strong leadership, sound operations and compelling communication. It is hope that this funding helps organizations strengthen these fundamentals in support of their mission and better programmatic outcomes. The Foundation may also consider funding small capital expenditures.  Types of Support The Santa Barbara Foundation has established the following guidelines for its Small Capacity Building grants in the following areas. Organizational development and capacity building (i.e. campaign feasibility studies, strategic planning, succession planning, program evaluation, exploratory strategic alliances/collaborations, emergency/business continuity planning) Staff, board, or volunteer training and development as well as collaborative learning opportunities Small capital items and equipment that specifically allow your staff to serve clients and fulfill its mission Defined projects such as program design/piloting as well as strategic marketing, communications or development plans. NOTE: While consulting services, project oversight and other costs related to the proposed project are welcome, these small grants are not intended to support staff salaries/positions. (e.g. hiring a development director, covering staff hours to attend meetings, etc.) Funding Information The maximum award for Small Capacity Building Grant is $6,000.  The grant period is up to one year from the award date. Eligibility Criteria Organizations must be certified as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or use a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) tax status. The foundation accepts applications from public entities such as schools, universities, and libraries through an affiliate or supporting 501(c)(3) organization. An agency acting as the fiscal sponsor on behalf of a community collaborative may be eligible to submit proposals on behalf of its own agency needs as well as the needs of the collaborative. A fiscal sponsor may submit one application on behalf of their organization and one application acting as a fiscal sponsor per grant program in a calendar year. Small Capacity Grants are available for organizations serving all regions of Santa Barbara County. Grant Limitations Small Capacity Building Grants are NOT made for: Multiple projects within a single application General operating support (staff salaries, rent, utilities, etc.) Program expansion or support for existing programs Fundraising events Endowment funds Reimbursement of expenses already expended One-time events, including recurring annual events (other than collaborative learning opportunities) Tuition requests for Leading From Within programs (The foundation directly supports scholarship opportunities through its partnership with Leading From Within.) For more information, visit SBF.

The Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program is inviting grant applications for community-based projects that prevent stormwater pollution, enhance the health of local watersheds, creeks and the San Francisco Bay, and have a public outreach element. Donor Name: Alameda County Resource Conservation District State: California County: Alameda County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Types of projects will be funded Community Stewardship Grants provide funding for creative and innovative projects that prevent stormwater pollution and/or educate about stormwater pollution prevention. Projects must contain a community/public outreach element. Projects must be implemented in Alameda County. Funding Information Individual grant amounts range from $500 to $6,000, with $30,000 of total grant funding available. Eligible projects include (but are not limited to): Litter reduction projects Outreach and education projects addressing litter reduction/prevention, household hazardous waste disposal, Integrated Pest Management, etc. Development and distribution of outreach materials, e.g. videos, newsletters, brochures, events, etc. Public art projects Creekside restoration/re-vegetation projects, creek cleanup and enhacement projects Stormwater detention projects such as rain gardens, cisterns and bioretention areas Coastal and/or creek cleanups and other creek enhancement projects Wildlife habitat enhancement projects Eligibility Criteria Teachers and student groups, service clubs, community groups, environmental groups, youth organizations, homeowner associations, and non-profit organizations are eligible. For-profit groups and public agencies including Clean Water Program Member agencies are not eligible. If the applicant is not a formal nonprofit (501(c)(3)), they must obtain a fiscal sponsor, which is an organization legally qualified to receive checks for grant funds and write checks for the project. Grant funds cannot be distributed to personal checking accounts. For more information, visit Alameda County Resource Conservation District.