The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, together with California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Department of Parks and Recreation, California State Lands Commission, and Regents of the University of California (collectively the “State Trustees”) requests pre-proposals pursuant to a second request for proposals (“RFP”) under the South Coast Shoreline Parks and Outdoor Recreation Grants Program (“Program”) for recreational projects that compensate the public for the loss of use and enjoyment of public beaches, parks, and other public or natural resources as a result of the Refugio Beach oil spill.
Donor Name: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
State: California
County: Ventura County (CA), Los Angeles County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/2o/2023
Size of the Grant: $375,000
Details:
Priorities
Grants will be awarded for implementation of projects that enhance the recreational use and enjoyment of fishing, boating, other water-based, shoreline, or near-shore recreation at Coal Oil Point Nature Reserve and in the counties of Ventura and Los Angeles. Grants for planning projects will not be considered unless they include or are closely tied to the implementation of a project (through other identified funding or matching funds).
Applicants must specifically identify in the proposal the primary locale(s) where the project will benefit outdoor recreation:
- Coal Oil Point Nature Reserve
- Ventura County
- Los Angeles County
Funding Information
Up to $600,000 in grant funds is available for projects through this second RFP.
- Coal Oil Point Nature Reserve: $25,000
- Ventura County: $200,000
- Los Angeles County: $375,000
Geographic Focus
Project proposals are expected to focus on directly benefiting shoreline, near-shore, and/or water-based recreation at Coal Oil Point Nature Reserve and in the counties of Ventura and Los Angeles. Projects benefiting recreation at the Channel Islands will be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
Local, state, and federal agencies, local and regional park districts, and non-governmental organizations may apply for funding.
Funds granted under this Program may not be used for political advocacy, fundraising, lobbying, litigation, or projects that are legally-required mitigation projects.
For more information, visit National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.