Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Consolidated Grant Program
🏛 Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Jul 10, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working on climate resilience and community access to green space in California. Nonprofits, government agencies, and community-based organizations focused on environmental conservation and equity may apply. Projects must directly benefit disadvantaged or vulnerable populations facing climate hazards or historical disinvestment. Geographic focus is the Baldwin Hills and urban watersheds region of California.
Priority goes to projects serving frontline communities and communities of color. Proposals should demonstrate clear climate benefits and community impact. Cost-sharing is required as part of the application.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
The Consolidated Grant Program guidelines prioritizes project which directly and meaningfully benefit Disadvantaged Communities and Vulnerable Populations. BH UWC Community and Climate Resilience Framework is integral to effective and equitable grant making is the strategic funding of projects & programs that deliver tangible and/or measurable benefits to a population, in direct response to a demonstrated need or vulnerability. As a conservancy within of the California Natural Resources Agency tasked with addressing key regional climate hazards and disparities in community access to parks, green spaces, and other recreational facilities, the BH UWC has developed a grant making framework that enables strategic investment in high‐impact projects that deliver direct multiple benefits to vulnerable populations and communities, hereinafter referred to as the BH UWC Community and Climate Resilience Framework. Developed to fortify the Conservancy’s grant funding decision‐making process, the BH UWC Community and Climate Resilience Framework establishes a method for: Identifying multi‐benefit / high‐impact projects that address key regional climate‐related vulnerabilities, disproportionate exposure to climate hazards, and disparities in community access to recreational spaces; and Prioritizing funding for projects that serve or directly benefit vulnerable populations, frontline communities, or communities of color that have faced historical disinvestment. Comprised of four (4) key elements, this systematic funding framework ensures effective and equitable grant making through: Establishment of Strategic Agency Goals to Enhance Community and Climate Resilience Identifying Priority Projects for Agency Funding Utilization of Novel Tools to Evaluate a Proposed Project’s Benefits / Impact; and Allocation of Funding for Proposed Projects Based on Strategic Alignment, Potential Project Impacts & Benefits, and Implementation Urgency
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Project narrative describing community need and climate vulnerabilities
- Budget and cost-sharing documentation
- Evidence of community benefit and population served
- Letters of support from community partners
- Organization's qualifications and relevant experience
Program contact
- 📧 info@bhc.ca.gov
- 📞 1-111-111-1111
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 16 | 16 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, community-based organizations, and public agencies focused on environmental conservation and community resilience are eligible. Organizations must work on projects that benefit disadvantaged or vulnerable populations.
What types of projects are funded?
Projects addressing climate hazards, improving access to parks and green spaces, and building community climate resilience. Multi-benefit projects serving vulnerable populations and communities of color are prioritized.
Is there a deadline?
The program uses rolling deadlines, so applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Check with the conservancy for specific submission windows or opening dates.
What makes an application competitive?
Strong applications show direct benefits to disadvantaged communities, alignment with climate resilience goals, and clear implementation plans. Projects serving frontline communities or addressing historical disinvestment score higher.
Do I need cost-sharing?
Yes, cost-sharing is required. Be prepared to identify funding or in-kind contributions from other sources to support your project.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly identify the vulnerable or disadvantaged populations your project serves and explain how they will directly benefit.
- Use the BH UWC Community and Climate Resilience Framework language in your proposal to show strategic alignment with their funding priorities.
- Quantify or document the climate hazards your community faces and how your project addresses them specifically.
- Describe multi-benefit outcomes: how your project delivers both climate resilience AND community/equity benefits simultaneously.
- Secure cost-sharing commitments early and document them clearly in your budget to demonstrate partner investment.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Not clearly connecting project benefits to disadvantaged populations or vulnerable communities. Proposing projects without demonstrable climate resilience or environmental justice components. Failing to secure confirmed cost-sharing commitments before submission.
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