The East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy is accepting applications for its Science and Research Grant Program.
Donor Name: East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy
State: California
County: Contra Costa County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/03/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The Conservancy is looking to fund small science and research projects that will contribute to the understanding of target special status species and how to better manage their habitat.
Under this Science and Research Grant Program, the Conservancy may fund research that endeavors to illuminate, and where possible to resolve, uncertainties associated with management of natural communities and covered species. Research selected for funding will aid in achieving the biological goals and objectives of the East Contra Costa County HCP/NCCP and inform management actions and/or contribute to the general understanding of a covered species. Such research will generally relate to the following:
- Efficacy of natural community enhancement/creation/restoration techniques,
- Refining ecological requirements of covered species,
- Response of covered species and natural communities to implementation of management actions within the Preserve System, or
- Strategies to conduct management or monitoring actions that support and/or lead to better management of natural communities or covered species.
Funding Information
The Conservancy will consider awards of any amount up to $30,000.
Grant Period
2 years.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Conservancy seeks project proposals across all scientific disciplines that advance the Plan’s conservation strategy (HCP/NCCP Chapter 5), monitoring and adaptive management program, and/or inform successful compliance with the biological goals and objectives of the. Potential research projects identified by the HCP/NCCP are included in. The outreach and education activities specified in the Plan may also be funded as a part of this Grant Program. Projects must be located within the HCP/NCCP’s Inventory Area. Projects may be proposed by a governmental agency, academic institution, consulting firm, non-profit, or other professional scientific entity, or a partnership between such organizations. The applicant must be able to enter into a contract with the Conservancy and meet insurance and tax reporting requirements. The applicant must also be able to satisfy insurance requirements for the East Bay Regional Park District encroachment permit.
- This grant program is intended to produce relevant scientific information that can inform successful conservation and recovery activities. It is intended to recruit new agencies and people to engage in activities on the Preserve.
For more information, visit ECCCHC.
