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Explore the Coast Overnight Grant

Coastal Conservancy offers this state opportunity for work related to Disadvantaged Communities, Environment & Water, Parks & Recreation. Organizations serving Priority will be given to projects that are on or near the California coast. Projects within 1.5 miles of the coast and/or within the coastal zone are highest priority. Projects farther from the coast can be considered. When projects are located farther than walking distance to the coast, existing and potential transportation options will be evaluated to ensure relatively easy access to the coast to the extent possible. should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.

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Time remaining

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Nonprofit status

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Geography

Priority will be given to projects that are on or near the California coast. Projects within 1.5 miles of the coast and/or within the coastal zone are highest priority. Projects farther from the coast can be considered. When projects are located farther than walking distance to the coast, existing and potential transportation options will be evaluated to ensure relatively easy access to the coast to the extent possible.

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Organization size

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Program area

Disadvantaged Communities, Environment & Water, Parks & Recreation

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Population served

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unclear

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Strong-fit project signals

Projects should demonstrate a direct, substantive connection to Disadvantaged Communities, Environment & Water, Parks & Recreation. This is directional guidance, not an eligibility determination.

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What this grant funds

The Conservancy’s Explore the Coast Overnight Program was created to expand more opportunities for all Californians to stay overnight at the coast, particularly individuals and youth from low and middle-income households, communities of color, at-risk or underserved populations, and others that face barriers to accessing the coast. The goals of the Explore the Coast Overnight Program include: Helping improve existing, and develop new lower-cost coastal accommodations; Ensuring that new or renovated coastal accommodation projects are available to all Californians, in particular low and middle-income Californians and organizations that serve under-resourced communities; Supporting innovative pilot projects; Creating and preserving a variety of lower-cost coastal accommodations; and Maintaining and increasing the stock of lower-cost coastal accommodations along the California coast. The Conservancy provides grant funds for the planning, design, permitting, and/or construction of lower-cost coastal accommodation projects that advance the goals and priorities of the Explore the Coast Overnight Program.

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Award range: Not specified
Total program funding: Not specified
Expected awards: Not specified
Geography: Priority will be given to projects that are on or near the California coast. Projects within 1.5 miles of the coast and/or within the coastal zone are highest priority. Projects farther from the coast can be considered. When projects are located farther than walking distance to the coast, existing and potential transportation options will be evaluated to ensure relatively easy access to the coast to the extent possible.
Cost share: Not specified
Assistance listing: Not specified

Mission alignment

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Geographic fit

Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements: Public agencies, federally-recognized tribes, and certain nonprofit organizations are eligible for funding. To be eligible, a nonprofit organization must qualify under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and its articles of incorporation must demonstrate that the organization’s purposes are consistent with Division 21 of the Public Resources Code, the Coastal Conservancy’s enabling legislation.

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Effort unclear based on requirements currently captured.

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Source record

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Verification: verified
Source: state CA
Last checked: 8/23/2026, 8:51:39 AM
Content updated: 8/11/2026, 2:36:24 AM
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Material changes

8/11/2026
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8/10/2026
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Explore the Coast Overnight Grant.

Is Explore the Coast Overnight Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is Not specified. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/23/2026.

How much funding does Explore the Coast Overnight Grant provide?

Explore the Coast Overnight Grant lists Not specified per award. The expected number of awards has not been captured, so the award range alone should not be treated as an estimate of competitiveness.

Who can apply to Explore the Coast Overnight Grant?

Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government. Public agencies, federally-recognized tribes, and certain nonprofit organizations are eligible for funding. To be eligible, a nonprofit organization must qualify under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and its articles of incorporation must… Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Explore the Coast Overnight Grant require matching funds?

The captured source facts do not clearly establish a matching-funds requirement. Do not assume that means no match is required: review the budget and cost-sharing sections of the official notice before approving the project budget.

What should I prepare before applying to Explore the Coast Overnight Grant?

Effort unclear is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from Not specified using the preparation plan above.