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Criteria |
Max Points |
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Purpose, Need, Impact |
Project clearly 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 WCB, California’s NWLCSS and/or the Pathways to 30x30 and applicant can qualitatively & quantitatively describe how funding request would support goals and objectives in WCB’s strategic plan, the NWLCSS and/or Pathways to 30x30. |
15 |
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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 & qualitatively describe how funding request would support these goals and objectives around protected acres, disadvantaged communities, partnerships, and leveraged funds. |
15 |
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Readiness and Success |
Project has well-defined metrics for short- and long-term success. Applicant demonstrates that the project is feasible. Proposal demonstrates that necessary preparations for the project are sufficient for prompt project completion. Proposal describes durability and impact. |
10 |
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Community Support |
Project has public and institutional support and includes stakeholder, community, and Tribal input as appropriate. |
5 |
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Disadvantaged/ Justice Communities |
Project is in and/or demonstrates direct benefits to a California underserved or designated Severely Disadvantaged or Disadvantaged Community. |
5 |
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Community Collaboration and Engagement (if applicable) |
Project advances broader community needs, programs, and objectives, and demonstrates broad community benefit. Partners are involved in defining the problem and solutions and analysis of relevant data and planning documents. |
5 |
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Tribe or Native-led organization (if applicable) |
Project is proposed by Native-led land trust, or on Tribally controlled land or otherwise demonstrates direct benefits to Native communities, with appropriate support documentation from the Tribe or Native organization. |
5 |
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Project Team |
Project team demonstrates sufficient organizational capacity to complete and sustain the proposed grant funded activities and the project demonstrates a high likelihood of success. |
5 |
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Project Work Plan |
Grant tasks and activities are clearly described and appropriate for project goals. 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 and budget. |
20 |
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Budget |
Project budget only includes allowable expenses and is within the range of $25,000-$125,000. 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 (up to 2-point bonus). |
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 Tribes or Native-led organizations, Justice, underserved or Disadvantaged and Severely Disadvantaged Communities. CCLT may recommend modifications, including recommending partial funding, to meet program priorities, funding targets, and available funding limitations.
CCLT’s decisions on project funding should not be interpreted as an endorsement or approval of projects for future funding by WCB.
Final funding decisions rest solely with CCLT.
ROUND 2 APPLICATION RESOURCES
ROUND 2 GRANT TIMELINE
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September 15, 2025 |
Grant Decisions (estimate) |
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October 17, 2025 |
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November 1, 2025 – October 31, 2026 |
Potential Grant Period |
Rolling Deadline for Partnership Proposals or Proposals from Native-led Land Trusts
Applications from Native-led land trusts, or applications that include partnerships with underserved community organizations, Tribes, or Native-led organizations may be accepted on a rolling deadline. You must contact the Program Director by July 18, 2025 to discuss. Regardless of when you submit your application, your grant project must end by October 31, 2026.
CONTACT INFORMATION
E-mail: grants@calandtrusts.org
Phone: 916-497-0272 x2