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Lower American River Conservancy Program Grant

The Lower American River Conservancy Program supports eligible nonprofits, public agencies, and Tribal Governments undertaking conservation, access, education, invasive-species, native-species, or qualifying stormwater work connected to the American River Parkway. The clearest fit is a project within or adjacent to the Parkway that directly advances a stated purpose; adjacent-land projects must advance Parkway values. Every project requires Lower American River Conservancy Program Advisory Committee recommendation before it can proceed to the Wildlife Conservation Board for approval. Award amounts, deadlines, application procedures, cost share, and formal scoring criteria are not supplied in this packet and should be confirmed with the funder.

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Time remaining

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Nonprofit status

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Geography

Lower American River

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Organization size

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Program area

Environment & Water

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Population served

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Matching funds

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Plain-English explanation

Plain-English explanation

The Lower American River Conservancy Program supports eligible nonprofits, public agencies, and Tribal Governments undertaking conservation, access, education, invasive-species, native-species, or qualifying stormwater work connected to the American River Parkway. The clearest fit is a project within or adjacent to the Parkway that directly advances a stated purpose; adjacent-land projects must advance Parkway values. Every project requires Lower American River Conservancy Program Advisory Committee recommendation before it can proceed to the Wildlife Conservation Board for approval. Award amounts, deadlines, application procedures, cost share, and formal scoring criteria are not supplied in this packet and should be confirmed with the funder.

Editorial analysis

What the funder is trying to accomplish

The program supports acquisition, restoration, enhancement, and maintenance of fish and wildlife habitat and other natural resources within and adjacent to the American River Parkway. It also expressly supports public access and recreation, interpretive and educational facilities, invasive-species control and removal, native-species propagation, and stormwater capture and treatment projects intended to improve water quality flowing within and into the Parkway and increase fish and wildlife habitat.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

The applicant is a nonprofit, public agency, or Tribal Government. The work acquires, restores, enhances, or maintains fish and wildlife habitat or other natural resources within or adjacent to the American River Parkway. The project improves or expands public access, recreational areas, recreational facilities, or trails associated with the American River Parkway. The project enhances interpretive or educational facilities related to the Parkway’s natural, cultural, or historic resources. The work controls or removes invasive species, propagates native species, or improves and enhances lands within or adjacent to the Parkway.

Editorial analysis

What reviewers may prioritize

No formal review criteria or scoring rubric are provided. It is reasonably inferred that decision-makers will need to see a specific Parkway connection, direct alignment with a named program purpose, and—where applicable—how adjacent-land work advances Parkway values. Advisory Committee recommendation is a confirmed prerequisite to proceeding to Wildlife Conservation Board approval, rather than a stated scoring factor.

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What this grant funds

The acquisition, restoration, enhancement, and maintenance of fish and wildlife habitat and other natural resources, including resources impacted by wildfire, within and adjacent to the American River Parkway. The improvement and expansion of public access, recreational areas, and recreational facilities, including trails. The enhancement of interpretive and educational facilities related to the American River Parkway and its natural, cultural, and historic resources. The control and removal of invasive species and the propagation of native species. Improve and enhance lands within and adjacent to the American River Parkway. Projects funded on adjacent lands shall contribute to the advancement of American River Parkway values. Design, implement, and provide grants for stormwater capture and treatment projects to improve the quality of water that flows within and into the American River Parkway and to increase habitat for fish and wildlife. Stormwater projects may include lands within and adjacent to the American River Parkway and its tributaries downstream of the Nimbus Dam and within Sacramento County. All projects must be recommended by the Lower American River Conservancy Program Advisory Committee before proceeding to the Wildlife Conservation Board meeting for approval.

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Award range
Not specified
Total program funding
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Expected awards
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Geography
Lower American River
Cost share
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Assistance listing
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Mission alignment

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Geographic fit

Lower American River

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Working plan

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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
8/12/2026, 9:34:36 AM
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Material changes

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Is Lower American River Conservancy Program 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 Lower American River Conservancy Program Grant provide?

Lower American River Conservancy Program 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 Lower American River Conservancy Program Grant?

Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government 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 Lower American River Conservancy Program 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 Lower American River Conservancy Program Grant?

Effort unclear is currently estimated, but detailed forms and attachments have not yet been extracted. Before drafting, open the official notice and identify registrations, required forms, narrative sections, page limits, budget instructions, and submission-system requirements.

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