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
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September 15, 2025 |
Grant Decisions (estimate) |
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October 17, 2025 |
Last Day to execute contracts |
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November 1, 2025 – October 31, 2026 |
Potential Grant Period |
CONTACT INFORMATION
E-mail: grants@calandtrusts.org
Phone: 916-497-0272 x2








































