California National Archery in the Schools Program 2026 (CalNASP) Equipment Grant
🏛 Department of Fish and Wildlife (California)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for California local governments funding public health and safety programs related to cannabis regulation and implementation. Eligible applicants are local jurisdictions (cities, counties, or city-counties) that either allow cannabis retail sales in storefronts, or for jurisdictions with 10,000 residents or fewer, allow cannabis delivery serving medicinal and adult-use consumers.
All applicants must designate a Lead Public Agency (LPA) that is a local governmental agency with authority in that jurisdiction. Projects must address one or more of four purpose areas: public safety/enforcement, public health, youth development/prevention, or environmental impacts.
The grant supports a 5-year project period with an additional six months for reporting and audits. Selected grantees must complete quarterly progress reports, a local evaluation plan, and a compliance audit.
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Program description
The CalNASP grant is awarded to 12-20 new schools each fiscal year. (July 1-June 30). The grant pays for a starter archery equipment kit so new schools can start the program in their PE classes. The kit includes: Twelve Genesis compound bows, five bulls-eye targets, one arrow-resistant net, one or two bow racks, five dozen arrows and an equipment maintenance kit. To be awarded the grant, schools cannot already be affiliated with NASP. They must fill out the grant application and submit a Grant Criterion. A Grant Criterion is a letter from the school’s proposed Archery Instructor detailing how NASP will be integrated into their curriculum and the potential impact it will have on students. Grant applications and Criterion must be submitted by 7/30 each year. Grant awardees will be announced by 9/15, with equipment being purchased and distributed by 12/15. After grant awardees are announced, awarding schools must have all proposed NASP instructors complete NASP national training (provided for free up and down California). Once a school has a trained instructor and their equipment kit, the school can start teaching NASP curriculum.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Prop 64 Grant Proposal (through Submittable)
- Lead Public Agency designation
- Project Purpose Area alignment statement
- Local Evaluation Plan (LEP)
- Compliance audit scope and timeline
- Quarterly Progress Report template (for awarded grantees)
Program contact
- 📧 Grace.Vierra@Wildlife.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-708-8517
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
California local jurisdictions that allow cannabis retail sales in storefronts, or small jurisdictions (10,000 residents or fewer) that allow cannabis delivery. A local governmental agency must serve as the Lead Public Agency.
When is the application deadline?
March 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST through Submittable. Non-binding intent letters are encouraged but not required.
What types of projects does this grant fund?
Public safety/enforcement, public health, youth development/prevention, or environmental impacts related to cannabis regulation. Projects must align with at least one of the four Project Purpose Areas.
How much funding is available and how long do awards last?
$125 million total across four funding categories. Selected projects run for 5 years (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031) with six additional months for final reporting and audits.
What reporting and compliance requirements apply?
Grantees must submit quarterly progress reports, a local evaluation plan, a local evaluation report, and a program-specific compliance audit by December 31, 2031.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Submit your intent to apply early, even though it's not required. This helps the BSCC plan for application volume.
- Ensure your Lead Public Agency (LPA) has clear local authority to coordinate grant activities and implement the proposed project.
- Align your proposal with one or more of the four Project Purpose Areas and clearly demonstrate how activities address cannabis-related public health and safety needs.
- Budget carefully for evaluation costs, including the Local Evaluation Plan and Report. These are required deliverables, not optional.
- Submit through Submittable well before the 3:00 p.m. PST deadline on March 30, 2026. Technical issues near deadline can cause rejection.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants fail to designate a valid Lead Public Agency with clear local authority, resulting in ineligibility. Projects that don't align with the four Project Purpose Areas or lack cannabis-related public health/safety focus are often rejected. Incomplete evaluation plans and budgets that underestimate audit and reporting costs reduce competitiveness.
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