California State Coastal Conservancy

LandPaths has acquired the 69-acre Calvi Ranch near Occidental to preserve the land as open space and create public access to old growth redwoods, creeks and beautiful meadows. The acquisition was supported by us, anonymous donors & the Calvi family, who owned the land for 90 years.
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Don't miss our webinar on writing successful grant applications, tomorrow at 12! Register at scc.ca.gov/2025/12/02/g...

Coastal Conservancy staff are here to help make your next grant application a success! Join us for a Grant Writing 101 webinar on Dec 11, and take advantage of our Technical Assistance Program to help develop your proposal. scc.ca.gov/2025/12/02/g...

Today, our Board authorized over $15 million in grants to restore California's coast, increase access to it, and enhance its resilience to climate change, including over $9 million from the 2024 Climate Bond (Prop 4) for wildfire resilience!
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Our 2026 Explore the Coast RFP is open! These grants fund coastal experiences for people and communities who face challenges or barriers to accessing the coast. We're hosting an informational webinar and 2 Application Assistance sessions before the Jan 30 deadline.
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Interested in how restoration can protect communities from sea level rise, improve water quality, and create habitat? Join the Conservancy and @savesfbay.bsky.social for Climate Conversations: Green Solutions for a Changing Planet, a free webinar on 11/18, 5–6pm. give.savesfbay.org/event/climat...

Coastal California Coastal California highlights the work of artists along the California coast.

Our Coastal Stories grant program funds coastal interpretive installations from historically excluded voices. PBSSoCal's Coastal California highlights some of these projects along the California coast, sharing stories beyond the physical sites of their installations.
www.pbssocal.org/shows/coasta...

We are hiring a project manager to join us in protecting the San Francisco Bay Area’s iconic lands and waters, restoring vital habitats, increasing inclusive and equitable enjoyment of the Bay shoreline, and enhancing climate resilience. scc.ca.gov/2025/11/04/j...

We are seeking qualifications for landscape architectural, environmental, and engineering professional services for detailed trail planning, environmental review, and permit applications for the Pedro Point Headlands segment of the California Coastal Trail in Pacifica. scc.ca.gov/2025/07/18/p...

- Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project The Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project’s (WRP) Community Wetland Restoration Grant Program (CWRGP) provides funding for community-based restoration projects in coastal wetlands and along co...

The Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project’s Community Wetland Restoration Grant Program RFP is open! This program funds community-based restoration projects in coastal wetlands and stream corridors in Southern California. Info webinar 8/12! scwrp.org/community-we...

The RFP for our Explore the River grant program is open! These grants fund public agencies, tribes and nonprofit organizations for programs that facilitate and enhance the public’s opportunities to explore the Santa Ana River and its tributaries. Deadline Aug 1! scc.ca.gov/2025/06/20/e...

Don't miss our multi-agency funding webinar for shoreline resilience projects on the coast TOMORROW (6/18)! Register at scc.ca.gov/climatebond

We are hiring a Project Manager to help deliver the Great Redwood Trail! More at scc.ca.gov/grtajob. Final filing date is 7/12!

If you work along California’s coast and estuaries, join us for a webinar with state and federal agencies that work to address coastal flood risk and related shoreline resilience.
Wed, Jun 18, 2025 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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These native California creatures are unusually well adapted for climate change California’s native Olympia oysters survived the Gold Rush, pollution and more. They also appear unusually hardy in the face of global warming.

See front page SF Chronicle article today highlighting the resilience of native oysters and restoration sites led by the Coastal Conservancy and partners! www.sfchronicle.com/climate/arti...

Don't miss our upcoming regional office hours to help people develop applications for Climate Bond funding! More info at scc.ca.gov/climatebond

Our 2026 Sea Otter Recovery Grants RFP is now open! Closing July 25. scc.ca.gov/2025/04/24/s...

If you work on San Francisco Bay’s shoreline, join us for a webinar May 12 with state and federal agencies that support work to address coastal flood risk and related shoreline resilience.
There will be short presentations by agencies and time for Q&A.

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Join us May 21 for a webinar on accessing our wildfire resilience funding from the 2024 Climate Bond! scc.ca.gov/wildfirefunding

We've got two great opportunities to join our team! Join us as an Associate Accounting Analyst or Staff Counsel to help protect and restore the California coast, expand public access to it, and build climate resilience. Learn more at scc.ca.gov/category/job...

Governor Newsom signs legislation investing additional $170 million to prevent catastrophic wildfires, issues executive order to fast-track projects | Governor of California

California is getting 2024 Climate Bond wildfire resilience funds to on-the-ground projects quickly! Our grant application process is up and running for wildfire funds, sea level rise, and coastal resilience projects. Visit scc.ca.gov/grants/ to apply. 🌲🌊🦦
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/04/14/g...

Missed our Climate Bond (Prop 4) webinar on Monday? The slides and recording are here: scc.ca.gov/2025/02/04/c...

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Don't miss our 2024 Climate Bond (Prop 4) webinar TODAY (3/17) at noon! Conservancy staff will provide an overview of our Climate Bond funding, our priorities, and how to apply for Conservancy grants. scc.ca.gov/climatebond

Funding webinar march 17

Don't miss our webinar on MONDAY, 3/17, all about the 2024 Climate Bond (Prop 4) and funding opportunities. See you there!

Paddling 225 miles around S.F. Bay in one trip? These kayakers might be the first to do it The concept of a “water trail” skirting the entire Bay Area shoreline that paddlers can travel is about to be put to the test.

You don't have to paddle the whole 225-mile San Francisco Bay Water Trail like our friends at Point Reyes Adventure Co. to have a good time on the water! With over 50 trailheads to chose from around the Bay, there's something for everyone. www.sfchronicle.com/outdoors/art...

Mark your calendars for our Climate Bond (Prop 4) webinar March 17! We'll give an overview of our Climate Bond funding, our priorities, and how to apply for Conservancy grants. scc.ca.gov/climatebond

The Climate Science Alliance re-grants funds (including Conservancy funding) to build capacity and support collaboration for climate adaptation and resilience. Now accepting applications up to $100,000 for organizations and $5,000 for small projects and stipends. More here: rb.gy/utd2qx

Today, our Board approved grants totaling $17.5 million for coastal restoration, public access, climate resilience, and wildfire mitigation. scc.ca.gov/2025/02/13/n...

Love the North Coast, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the environment? This might be the job for you!
We have an exciting opportunity to join us in protecting California’s lands and waters, restoring habitats, and increasing inclusive and equitable enjoyment of the coast.
scc.ca.gov/2025/02/03/j...