Vibrant Recreation and Tourism Directed Grant Program
Can you apply?
This grant is for California-based organizations implementing or planning collaborative recreation and tourism projects with multiple public benefits.
Public agencies, nonprofits, and tribes can apply. Projects must focus on capital improvements designed by collaboratives that serve recreation and tourism while providing additional benefits (water quality, habitat protection). All projects must benefit California citizens for at least 30 years.
Geographic scope is the Sierra Nevada region and broader California. Favorable consideration goes to projects involving Native American tribes, serving disadvantaged communities, or leveraging additional resources. Projects must align with Sierra Nevada Conservancy mission and Proposition 68 requirements.
This grant is for California-based organizations implementing or planning collaborative recreation and tourism projects with multiple public benefits.
Public agencies, nonprofits, and tribes can apply. Projects must focus on capital improvements designed by collaboratives that serve recreation and tourism while providing additional benefits (water quality, habitat protection). All projects must benefit California citizens for at least 30 years.
Geographic scope is the Sierra Nevada region and broader California. Favorable consideration goes to projects involving Native American tribes, serving disadvantaged communities, or leveraging additional resources. Projects must align with Sierra Nevada Conservancy mission and Proposition 68 requirements.
Program description
The specific focus areas of the Vibrant Recreation and Tourism Directed Grant Program are outlined below. To be considered for funding, projects must fall within at least one of the focus areas: Collaborative Project Implementation Implementation of capital improvement projects designed by a collaborative group organized specifically for the purpose of recreation and tourism. Projects must clearly have multiple benefits, such as recreation infrastructure with water quality benefits, or recreation with habitat protection. Collaborative Project PlanningSupport the establishment or capacity-building of collaboratives through grants which result in the identification, prioritization, and preparation for capital improvement projects. Projects must clearly have multiple benefits, such as recreation infrastructure with water quality benefits, or recreation with habitat protection. Consistent with the requirements of Proposition 68 and objectives of the proposed project, all projects must either plan for or implement capital improvement projects that will benefit California citizens for no less than 30 years. The SNC may give favorable consideration to projects which: involve California Native American tribes employ a collaborative approach in project development or implementation directly benefit severely disadvantaged or disadvantaged communities leverage private, federal, or local resources enable the equitable geographic distribution of SNC resources Additionally, projects must be consistent with the SNC mission and program areas as defined in the SNC Strategic Plan, meet the vibrant recreation and tourism requirements of Proposition 68, be consistent with recommendations of the 2018 California Forest Carbon Plan, and result in a clear, demonstrable, and enduring public benefit. Application Process: Projects must be developed in collaboration with SNC. Contact your SNC Area Representative to discuss project ideas. Applicants will submit a concept proposal, and then may be invited to develop a full proposal in collaboration with SNC. This grant program cycle will repeat every quarter through March 2022, with the first expected grant award announcement in March 2021.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for California-based organizations implementing or planning collaborative recreation and tourism projects with multiple public benefits.
Public agencies, nonprofits, and tribes can apply. Projects must focus on capital improvements designed by collaboratives that serve recreation and tourism while providing additional benefits (water quality, habitat protection). All projects must benefit California citizens for at least 30 years.
Geographic scope is the Sierra Nevada region and broader California. Favorable consideration goes to projects involving Native American tribes, serving disadvantaged communities, or leveraging additional resources. Projects must align with Sierra Nevada Conservancy mission and Proposition 68 requirements.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 shannon.ciotti@sierranevada.ca.gov
- 📞 1-530-906-7345
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 9 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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