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Applying For a Grant

This section of the SNC website is intended to guide interested applicants through the SNC grant application process.  Here you will find the SNC Grant Guidelines and Grants Application Packets for each of the grant types the SNC offers.  The Guidelines describe in detail the deadlines and process by which the SNC solicits grant applications, evaluates grant proposals and awards grants under our Proposition 84 Grants Program.  The Guidelines will help you determine which grant type to apply for and will direct you to the correct application packet.

Types of Grants

Competitive Grants

  • Approximately $7 million is available in Competitive Grant funding for the entire SNC Region;
  • Application deadline is set for September 15, 2008;
  • For grants between $250,000 and $1,000,000;
  • For acquisition and site improvement/restoration projects;
  • Authorized by the SNC Board in March 2009.

Strategic Opportunity Grants

  • Approximately $1 million is available for each of the SNC subregions ($6 million total), and an additional $1 million is available for projects of Region-wide significance;
  • Application deadlines are set for September 2, 2008, and February 27, 2009;
  • Strategic Opportunity Grants are offered in two categories: 
    • SOG Category 1 (SOG 1)
      • For grants between $5,000 and $250,000
      • For acquisition and site improvement/restoration projects only
      • Authorized by the SNC Board in December 2008 and June 2009;
    • SOG Category 2 (SOG 2)
      • For grants up to $500,000
      • For projects that do not include acquisition or site improvement/restoration
      • Authorized by the SNC Board in December 2008 and June 2009
      • May be authorized by the Executive Officer for time-sensitive requests up to $50,000.

    • Note:  Approximately $3 million may be allocated at the Board’s discretion at a later date.

Getting Started
The SNC encourages potential applicants to submit one-page descriptions of application ideas so that we may work with you to refine the idea and submit the best grant application possible.  If you have an idea for a grant, please complete and submit a Pre-Application form to the appropriate SNC area manager:  Bob Kingman for Region-wide or Mt. Lassen area application ideas or Kim Carr for Mt. Whitney area ideas. Contact information for Bob and Kim can be found on the right hand side of this page. Please use the form below to submit your idea.

To get started with an SNC grant application, please review the SNC Grants Guidelines for Fiscal Year 08-09.  These guidelines will assist you in determining whether or not you are an eligible applicant and which type of grant to apply for. 

SNC Grants Guidelines for Fiscal Year 08-09 (PDF)

Application Materials
Once you have thoroughly reviewed the Grants Guidelines, the next step is to download, complete and submit the correct Grants Application Packet by the appropriate deadline.  

Application Deadlines

  • Competitive Grant applications will be awarded on an annual cycle with applications due in the SNC Auburn office no later than September 15, 2008. 
  • Strategic Opportunity Grants (SOG 1 and SOG 2) will be awarded in two rounds with applications due in the SNC Auburn office no later than September 2, 2008, and February 27, 2009. 

Please note that the SNC will not be accepting electronic applications in FY 08-09.  Your Grants Application Packet will provide details for submitting your application for an SNC grant. 

 

Grants Application Packets
Please read the Grants Guidelines to determine which application packet is the correct one for your grant application.

NOTE: All necessary forms are included in the Grants Application Packets (GAPs). However, you can only save data in these forms if you are using Adobe Acrobat Pro. If you are not using Adobe Acrobat Pro, you must download and use the Microsoft Word version of these forms, which you can fill out and save.

Performance Measures

As you review our Grants Guidelines and choose the appropriate GAP for the type of project you wish to submit for possible grant funding, please note that to be considered complete and eligible, every grant application must include project-specific performance measures.  Performance Measures are used to track progress toward project goals and desired outcomes.  They provide a means of reliably measuring and reporting the outcomes and effectiveness of a project and how the project outcomes contribute to the SNC’s achieving its larger programmatic goals.

For detailed performance measure descriptions click here.

 

Helpful Information and Tips

Eligible Applicants:
An eligible applicant for an SNC grant is defined as:

  • A public agency – any city, county, district, or joint powers authority; state agency; public university or federal agency
  • A qualifying non-profit 501(c)(3) organization – includes any private, nonprofit organization that qualifies for exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code, and that has among its principal charitable purposes preservation of land for scientific, educational, recreational, scenic, or open space opportunities; or protection of the natural environment or preservation or enhancement of wildlife; or preservation of cultural and historical resources; or efforts to provide  for the enjoyment of public lands
  • Eligible Tribal organizations – includes any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, or a tribal agency authorized by a tribe, which is recognized as eligible for special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians and is identified on pages 52829 to 52835, inclusive, of Number 250 of Volume 53 (December 29, 1989) of the Federal Register, as that list may be updated or amended from time to time. 

CEQA Requirements
All projects funded by the SNC must meet the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Any public agency applicant having a project subject to CEQA must submit completed CEQA compliance documents with the application. The CEQA documents must have been adopted by the lead agency. All other applicants should consult with SNC staff as soon as possible regarding the appropriate process and documents required.

Please contact Bob Kingman, Mt. Lassen Area Manager, at bkingman@sierranevada.ca.gov or 530-823-4678. 

Sample Grant Agreements
The following sample grant agreementsand exhibits are provided so that potential grant applicants can preview SNC grant requirements as part of their consideration of application for an SNC grant. 

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