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Category |
Criteria |
Max Points |
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Purpose, Need, Impact |
Project addresses a specific problem or need, goals and benefits are clearly described, project aligns with land trust’s mission/purpose, goals, and priorities. |
20 |
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Advancing California Conservation |
Project is aligned with the goals of California’s NWLCSS and/or the Pathways to 30x30 and applicant can qualitatively & quantitatively describe how funding request would support goals and objectives in the NWLCSS and/or Pathways to 30x30 |
10 |
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Advancing Objectives of Project Advancement Grant Program |
Project is aligned with the objectives of the Project Advancement Grant Program and applicant can quantitatively and qualitatively describe how funding request would support those objectives. |
10 |
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Readiness and Success |
Project has well defined metrics for success. Applicant demonstrates that the project is feasible. Proposal demonstrates that necessary preparations for the project are sufficient for prompt project completion. |
20 |
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Community Support, |
Project has public and institutional support and includes stakeholder input as appropriate. |
5 |
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Community Collaboration and Engagement (if applicable) |
Project advances broader community needs, programs, and objectives, and demonstrates broad community benefit. If applicable, partners are involved in defining the problem and solutions and analysis of relevant data and planning documents. Project is in and/or demonstrates direct benefits to a California underserved or designated Severely Disadvantaged or Disadvantaged Community. |
5 |
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Native Tribe or Native-led organization (if applicable) |
Project is on Native land or otherwise demonstrates direct benefits to Native communities. |
5 |
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Project Team |
Project team demonstrates sufficient organizational capacity to complete and sustain the proposed grant funded activities. |
5 |
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Grant Activities |
Grant tasks and activities are clearly described. |
15 |
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Project Work Plan |
Project can be accomplished within the stated grant period of 6-12 months. Proposal demonstrates a reasonable schedule and is consistent with the tasks shown in the project narrative. |
5 |
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Budget |
Project budget only includes allowable expenses and is within the range of $25,000 to $150,000 or has received written approval for a higher budget. Proposed budget is appropriate to the work proposed and is consistent with the tasks shown in the project narrative. If applicable: match or cost share is secured and demonstrated. |
10 |
The grant proposals will be scored in accordance with the breakdown outlined in the grant evaluation criteria in the table above. However, scores will be one of many aspects used to determine final grant decisions, including geography and focus areas, and impact on Native Tribes or Native organizations, underserved or disadvantaged and severely disadvantaged communities. The GRC may recommend modifications, including recommending partial funding, to meet program priorities, funding targets, and available funding limitations.
Final funding decisions rest solely with CCLT.
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Grant Timeline
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July 19 |
Grant Applications Open |
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July 22-Oct 18 |
Program Manager Available for Consultations |
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Aug/Sep (dates tbd) |
Virtual grant workshops/webinars will be held |
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Oct 18 |
Applications Due/Notification of Intent to Apply* |
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Nov 22 |
Grant Decisions |
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Dec 1, 2024 – Nov 20, 2025 |
Potential Grant Period |
*Applications from Native-led land trusts, or applications that include partnerships with underserved community organizations and/or Tribes or Native-led organizations may be submitted at any time. Please contact the Program Director by October 18, 2024 to inform us of your intent to apply. For projects submitted after October 18, 2024, funding is limited and will be provided as applications are received and evaluated.
Contact Information
Karin Winters, Program Director
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 916-497-0272 x2
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