RFP for 2022 Explore the Coast Grant Renewal

The Explore the Coast grant program seeks to provide enjoyable coastal experiences for people and communities who face challenges or barriers to accessing or enjoying the coast.

Current Explore the Coast grantees are invited to apply to renew their grants. 

This year, approximately $9 million is available for this grant round.  Applicants may request a grant amount up to $100,000 for each year that their grant will be extended. Please contact your SCC project manager for more information.

Webinar

A webinar was held on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, 11:00am-12:00pm to walk through the Explore the Coast Grant Renewal Application.  A recording of the webinar is here.

FAQ

FAQs on the 2022 ETC Renewal applications can be found here. 

RFP and Application Documents

The Explore the Coast grant renewal application can found below:

Submit completed application as a Word document to grants@scc.ca.gov by Friday, March 11, 2022, by 5 pm.

Click here to learn more about the Explore the Coast Grant Program. 

Information on the general 2022 Explore the Coast RFP (non-renewal grants) can be found here.

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