Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Tribal Cultural Resources
Supports California Native American tribes in planning and implementing strategies to protect tribal cultural resources and ancestral lands from sea level rise along the coast and San Francisco Bay.
Funder: California Ocean Protection Council
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted on an ongoing basis)
Funding Amounts: Part of a $27.5 million allocation for resilience projects; specific award sizes for this program not specified.
Summary: Supports California Native American tribes in planning and implementing strategies to protect tribal cultural resources and ancestral lands from sea level rise along the coast and San Francisco Bay.
Key Information: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; see program page for current details and requirements.
Description
This program, administered by the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC), provides dedicated funding to assist California Native American tribes in planning for and addressing the impacts of sea level rise on tribal cultural resources and ancestral lands along California’s coast and the San Francisco Bay. The goal is to support tribes in assessing vulnerabilities, developing and implementing resilience strategies, and advancing projects that conserve, protect, and restore sites and landscapes of cultural significance threatened by sea level rise. The grant is part of the broader Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and California Climate Investments initiative, aiming to advance marine and coastal resilience with co-benefits for ecosystems, communities, and climate adaptation.
