[California Department of Conservation](https://www.conservation.ca.gov)

Closed (last deadline: June 25, 2020)

$135,000 total available; typical awards ranged from $5,400 to $25,000

Supports California Resource Conservation Districts in building organizational capacity for effective local and statewide resource conservation.

25% match required (40% of match must be cash); only CA RCDs eligible.

--- ## Description The Resource Conservation District (RCD) Financial Assistance Program provides capacity-building grants to Resource Conservation Districts across California. The program is designed to help RCDs enhance their organizational effectiveness, sustainability, and visibility, enabling them to better fulfill their conservation missions. Funded activities include fundraising, strategic planning, partnership development, community education and outreach, and improvements to operational efficiency. The ultimate goal is to strengthen RCDs so they can make a greater impact on resource conservation and management at both local and statewide levels. --- ## Due Dates - Last application deadline: June 25, 2020 *This opportunity is currently closed. Check the [program page](https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/grant-programs/Pages/RCD-FinancialAssistance/grant_program.aspx) for future funding cycles or updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding available for the most recent cycle: $135,000 - Typical individual awards ranged from approximately $5,400 to $25,000 - Funding is distributed on a reimbursement basis --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Only California Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) that comply with CA Public Resources Code Section 9084 are eligible. - **Geography:** State of California - **Matching Requirement:** 25% match required; at least 40% of the match must be cash. - **Entity Type:** Public agencies (RCDs) --- ## Application Process - Applicants were required to submit a letter of intent. - Full application guidelines and instructions are available on the [program guidelines page](https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/grant-programs/Pages/RCD-FinancialAssistance/grant_program.aspx). - Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis, meaning recipients spend out-of-pocket and are reimbursed by the grantor. --- ## Additional Information - Awarded projects in the last cycle included a range of capacity-building initiatives, with seven RCDs funded. - For a summary of past awarded projects, see the [2020 RCD Financial Assistance Grant Summaries (PDF)](https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/grant-programs/Pages/RCD-FinancialAssistance/2020_RCD_FAP_Grant_Summaries.pdf). - The program is funded through the California State General Fund. --- ## External Links - [Program homepage and guidelines](https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/grant-programs/Pages/RCD-FinancialAssistance/grant_program.aspx) - [California Department of Conservation main site](https://www.conservation.ca.gov) - [California Grants Portal listing](https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/rcd-financial-assistance-program/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|---------------------------------------|----------------| | Paula Moreen | [paula.moreen@conservation.ca.gov](mailto:paula.moreen@conservation.ca.gov) | 916-322-1831 | | RCD Assistance Program | [rcd@conservation.ca.gov](mailto:rcd@conservation.ca.gov) | | | General DOC Inquiries | [pao@conservation.ca.gov](mailto:pao@conservation.ca.gov) | 916-322-1080 |

Resource Conservation District (RCD) Financial Assistance Program

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