Tribal Cultural Resources and Ancestral Lands Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant
This grant from the California Ocean Protection Council funds tribal-led research and adaptation projects to protect cultural resources and ancestral lands from sea level rise along California’s 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 protecting 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 requirements.
Description
This grant program, administered by the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC), is designed to assist California Native American tribes in planning for and responding to the impacts of sea level rise on culturally significant sites and ancestral territories along California’s coast and San Francisco Bay. Funding supports vulnerability assessments, development and implementation of resilience strategies, and projects that conserve, protect, or restore tribal cultural resources threatened by sea level rise. The program is part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and California Climate Investments initiative, with a focus on advancing marine and coastal resilience while promoting ecosystem health, community well-being, and climate adaptation.
