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The California Council of Land Trusts (CCLT) Project Advancement Grants support  projects that advance the goals of the State of California described in Pathways to 30x30 (30x30) and the Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy (NWLCSS).

Funding for the Project Advancement Grant Program has been provided by the California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB).

In 2024, CCLT awarded approximately $1.9 million in the first round of funding. Details on funded projects are available here, and more information about the Round 1 Project Advancement Grantees can be found below.

In September 2025, CCLT award approximately $1.51 million to 16 organization in the second round of funding. Details on funded projects are available here, and more information about the Round 2 Project Advancement Grantees can be found below.

CCLT is grateful for the funding from the Wildlife Conservation Board for this program.



ROUND 2 GRANT TIMELINE

May 2, 2025

Grant Applications Open

May 19 – July 31, 2025

Program Director Available for Consultations

June 16, 2025, 1-2pm

Grant informational webinar recording >>

August 1, 2025

Applications Due

September 15, 2025

Grant Decisions (estimate)

October 17, 2025

Last Day to execute contracts

November 1, 2025 – October 31, 2026

Potential Grant Period


CONTACT INFORMATION
E-mail:  grants@calandtrusts.org
Phone: 916-497-0272 x2

Round 1 Grants have been awarded to:


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Round 2 Grants have been awarded to:


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