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Grant Development

Purpose:
To provide grant writing services to MCAG member jurisdictions other public agencies, and the Recycling Market Development Zone. To provide a directory of grant resources through the MCAG web site.

Discussion:
This element continues efforts to attract resources with which identified projects may be implemented. MCAG prepares grant proposals for projects that benefit MCAG member jurisdictions, other public agencies, and Recycling Market Development Zone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Available


Housing Related Parks Program

Eligible Projects: Grants for creation of new parks or rehabilitation or improvements to existing parks. Grant amounts are based on the numbers of bedrooms in newly constructed rental and ownership units restricted for very low and low-income households.
Required Match: None
Maximum Award: Up to $1,625 per bedroom in very low-income units
Due Date: Applications received continuously
Web site: http://www.hcd.ca.gov/hpd/hrpp/

Stewardship Council Infrastructure Fund

Eligible Projects: Parks and recreational opportunities to benefit underserved youth
Required Match: None
Maximum Award: $200,000
Due Date: August 13, 2010
Web site: http://youth.stewardshipcouncil.org/grants/funds/2010-infrastructure-fund

Sustainable Communities Grants & Incentives Program

Eligible Projects: Multi-jurisdictional corridor plans, transit oriented development plans, natural communities conservation plans, regional greenprint plans, sustainable community strategies, specific plans or other planning processes.
Required Match: None
Maximum Award: $1,000,000
Due Date: August 31, 2010
Web site: http://sgc.ca.gov/docs/funding/Planning_Grant-_Final_Proposed_2010_02_12.pdf

Home Investments Partnerships Program (HOME)

Eligible Projects: Owner-occupied housing rehabilitation, first-time homebuyer assistance, construction or rehabilitation of rental homes (with or without acquisition).
Required Match: None
Maximum Award: $800,000
Due Date: September 1, 2010
Web site: http://www.hcd.ca.gov/fa/home/2010NOFA.html

Habitat Conservation Fund

Eligible Projects: Recreation trails leading residents to parks or wildlife habitats; acquisition/enhancement/restoration of wetlands, riparian habitats, and/or habitats of endangered species (including deer, lions, trout and salmon); wildlife educational programs.
Required Match: 50% of project cost
Maximum Award: No limit, however, the State recommends grant amounts under $200,000.
Due Date: October 1, 2010
Web site: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?Page_id=21361

Should you have any comments or questions please send an email to: christina.smith@mcagov.org.

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