Environmental Enhancement & Mitigation
Can you apply?
This grant is for environmental mitigation and enhancement projects related to transportation facilities in California. Eligible applicants must propose projects that mitigate environmental impacts of new or modified transportation facilities. Projects must fall into one of three categories: urban forestry for carbon offset, resource lands acquisition/enhancement, or mitigation beyond lead agency scope. Only California-based organizations and agencies can apply.
This grant is for environmental mitigation and enhancement projects related to transportation facilities in California. Eligible applicants must propose projects that mitigate environmental impacts of new or modified transportation facilities. Projects must fall into one of three categories: urban forestry for carbon offset, resource lands acquisition/enhancement, or mitigation beyond lead agency scope. Only California-based organizations and agencies can apply.
Program description
Every EEM project must mitigate, either directly or indirectly, the environmental impacts of the modification of an existing Transportation Facility or the environmental impacts of the construction of a new Transportation Facility (hereafter referred to as Related Transportation Facility or RTF). The EEM project can be the required mitigation for the RTF or enhancement to mitigation required for the RTF. Eligible EEM projects must fit one of the following categories:A. Urban Forestry projects designed to offset vehicular emissions of carbon dioxide.B. Resource Lands projects for the acquisition or enhancement of resource lands to mitigate the loss of, or the detriment to, resource lands lying within the right-of-way acquired for transportation improvements.C. Mitigation Projects Beyond the Scope of the Lead Agency projects to mitigate the impact of proposed Transportation Facilities or to enhance the environment, where the ability to effectuate the mitigation or enhancement measures is beyond the scope of the lead agency responsible for assessing the environmental impact of the proposed transportation improvement.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- City / Municipal Government
- Conservation Organization
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- State Government
Details
This grant is for environmental mitigation and enhancement projects related to transportation facilities in California. Eligible applicants must propose projects that mitigate environmental impacts of new or modified transportation facilities. Projects must fall into one of three categories: urban forestry for carbon offset, resource lands acquisition/enhancement, or mitigation beyond lead agency scope. Only California-based organizations and agencies can apply.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 eemcoordinator@resources.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-653-2812
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 31 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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