With the Project Advancement Grants Program, CCLT strives to build a culture of learning, limit the burden of reporting, and meet funder requirements.
Reporting Requirements
Quarterly virtual meetings will be conducted between CCLT and grantee(s) to hear about progress and to provide any support needed. All grantees must submit quarterly invoices that will include a brief written report outlining the tasks and outcomes completed during the quarter, expenses associated with those tasks, and discussion of challenges encountered. A template and training will be provided. Other support is available as necessary or upon request.
A final report summarizing project goals, activities, and outcomes will be due upon completion of the project, though no later than 45 days after the end of the grant period. In addition, all grantees will be required to complete pre and post grant surveys.
Quarterly Cohort Meetings
Quarterly virtual cohort meetings will be conducted with CCLT and grantees to build technical capacity, and for grantees to network and share successes, ask questions, etc. All grantees should include two (2) hours per quarter into their overall budget for their project manager and other appropriate project staff to attend these cohort meetings.
Grant Agreement
If awarded, a grant agreement between CCLT and the grantee will be required. The agreement will impose certain conditions on the grantee per CCLT’s contract with WCB. The template for Grant Agreements is available here. You are encouraged to review this template prior to applying.
Payment
In general, projects will be funded in arrears based on quarterly invoices submitted by the grantee to CCLT. There may be a 10% retention until project completion. Projects may be eligible for advance funding of up to 25%. Advance funding will be determined on a case-by-case basis after grants are awarded.
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 |
Last Day to execute contracts |
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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