Supports a wide range of projects along the California coast, San Francisco Bay, and coastal watersheds to restore natural lands, protect wildlife habitat, increase public access to beaches and parks, and enhance community resilience to climate change. Funding covers feasibility studies, property acquisition, planning, design, environmental review, permitting, construction, and monitoring. Operation and maintenance are not funded. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Eligible applicants include government agencies (federal, state, local, special districts), federally-recognized tribes, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with relevant purposes. Matching funds are not required.
