OPC Proposition 68 Grant Program
Current Solicitations
Advancing 30×30 in Coastal Waters
OPC is now seeking proposals for projects that will help California achieve its goal to conserve 30% of coastal waters by 2030. This solicitation is intended to advance 30×30 in coastal waters by:
- Enhancing coastal and marine biodiversity conservation
- Strengthening biodiversity protections in existing 30×30 Conservation Areas
- Supporting the identification of potential new 30×30 Conservation Areas
- Providing direct benefits to coastal and marine biodiversity via restoration or other on-the-ground environmental stewardship activities
- Supporting stewardship of coastal and marine ecosystems by local communities and California Native American tribes
$10 million is available through this solicitation to fund projects for up to two years. Proposals will be accepted for three separate tracks: action-oriented science (Track 1), accelerating environmental restoration and stewardship (Track 2), and revitalizing tribally-led stewardship (Track 3). More details on each track can be found in the solicitation.
Applicants must submit a completed Letter of Intent (LOI) in response to this solicitation. The deadline for submission is Friday, July 18, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. The LOI is the first phase of the grant application process describing the project proposal. Following the LOI review phase, OPC anticipates inviting selected applicants to submit full proposals in August.
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Revised 2024 Proposition 68 Grant Guidelines
The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) adopted the revised Proposition 68 (Prop 68) Grant Guidelines at its September 10, 2024 Council meeting. The Grant Guidelines replace the original 2019 Prop 68 Grant Guidelines and are intended to reflect OPC’s commitment to increase equitable access to OPC funds by prioritizing funding within and to benefit Priority Populations and/or Communities, updating scoring criteria, and improving clarity and accessibility within the guidelines themselves. To learn more about these changes, please refer to the Staff Recommendation for the Revised Prop 68 Guidelines.
Revised Draft Grant Guidelines Webinar
OPC held an informational webinar on July 17, 2024 to provide an overview and receive questions and public comment on the Draft Revised 2024 Proposition 68 Grant Guidelines.
OPC staff also held an office hour on July 24, 2024 as another opportunity to receive questions and public comment.
Previously Awarded Projects
Chapter 9, MPAs and Climate Resilience Round 1 (2022)
Projects selected during Round 1 of OPC’s Proposition 68 Chapter 9 Grant Program were approved at the January 24, 2023 OPC Meeting. Staff recommendations for the four approved Chapter 9, round 1 projects are available.
Chapter 10, Coastal Resilience Round 2 (2022)
Projects selected during Round 2 of OPC’s Proposition 68 Chapter 10 Grant Program were approved at the January 24, 2023 OPC Meeting. Staff recommendations for the six approved Chapter 10, round 2 projects are available.
Chapter 10, Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia (2021)
Four projects were approved by the OPC for the Prop 68 Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia (OA&H) solicitation at the February 23, 2022 OPC Meeting. Staff recommendations for the approved OA&H projects are available.
Chapter 10, Coastal Resilience Round 1 (2020)
Projects selected during Round 1 of OPC’s Proposition 68 Chapter 10 Grant Program were approved at the February 16, 2021 OPC Meeting. Staff recommendations for the approved Chapter 10, round 1 projects are available. You can also check out our Prop 68 Climate Resilience Miniseries!
Photo: Sandra Fogg
Web Resources
The Grant Guidelines and Prop 68 solicitations refer to several web resources that applicants should use as they prepare their project proposals. These web resources are provided below.
- Prop 68 Grant Guidelines (2024)
- Prop 68 Grant Guidelines (2019)
- OPC Budget and Invoicing Guide
- Prop 68 Budget Template
- Prop 68 California Conservation Corps Consultation Forms and Process
- Prop 68 Signage Guidelines
- Prop 68 Land Tenure/Property Data/Site Control Form (MS Word .docx)
- Prop 68 Permit Approval Form (MS Word .docx)
- Prop 68 CEQA and Environmental Compliance Form (MS Word .docx)
- Non Profit Organization Pre-Application Questionnaire and Eligibility Self Screening (MS Word .docx)
Contact
General Inquiries
copcpublic@resources.ca.gov