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- Written by: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
The Qualified Cultivator Funding Opportunity, Proposal Solicitation Notice is scheduled for release in fall of 2021 and will be open for applying until spring of 2023.
Applications will be approved on a scheduled basis.
“We expect our new qualified cultivator program will help with remediation projects that may be unaffordable for many smaller cultivators, and also promote environmentally sustainable practices,” said Jeremy Valverde, CDFW’s Cannabis Program director. “We hope this support will help cultivators progress from provisional to annual license status.”
While funding is not directly paid to cultivators, it can be secured through eligible applicants, which include nonprofits, government agencies or tribes.
There are three steps to the qualified cultivator program: consultation, pre-application and full application.
The consultation process is optional but will allow staff and the prospective applicants to discuss the proposed project’s applicability and eligibility.
Once the solicitation is released, applicants will be required to submit a pre-application before being considered for the full application.
“This is a great opportunity to assist our local small cannabis farms in overcoming the financial barriers that many face on the road to compliance,” said Peggy Murphy, economic development specialist, county of Humboldt. “I look forward to hearing more about this funding opportunity, participating in the solicitation process and helping members of our cannabis community access this valuable resource.”
More information about the concept consultation and funding priorities can be found in the Concept Consultation Request Overview.
Grants through the Cannabis Restoration Grant Program are funded through California’s Environmental Restoration and Protection Account pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 34019(f)(2), and may be used to fund the cleanup, remediation, and restoration of environmental damage in watersheds affected by cannabis cultivation and related activities, and to support local partnerships for this purpose.
For questions on CDFW’s CRGP, please email
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- Written by: County of Mendocino
A formal bidding process will be conducted in the near future.
The county is seeking proposals from certified water haulers (or pending certification) for a per gallon and per hour estimate to haul water.
Proposals should include your price and availability and the maximum number of per day you would be available to haul.
In order to perform this service you will have to be a certified water hauler with the state of California.
The estimates on the volumes are currently 47,500 gallons per day transferred for the months of September, October and November. This is assuming 20 working days in the month.
The pickup location is the city of Ukiah Water Treatment Plant 935 River Street, Ukiah to 19701 Summers Lane, Fort Bragg.
For more information, please visit https://www.mendocinocounty.org/government/mendocino-county-water-agency/water-hauling.
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- Written by: Natural Resources Conservation Service
The Racial Justice and Equity Conservation Cooperative Agreements are available to entities for two-year projects that expand the delivery of conservation assistance to tribes and farmers who are beginning, limited resource, socially disadvantaged, or veteran farmers.
“Historically underserved producers face significant barriers in accessing assistance for conservation and climate-smart agriculture,” said NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez. “The goal of this outreach is for NRCS in collaboration with partners to expand the delivery of conservation assistance to historically underserved farmers and ranchers. Proposals should support activities that introduce the concepts of climate-smart agriculture and assist producers with planning and implementation of conservation practices and principles.”
The projects should help historically underserved farmers and ranchers in implementing natural resources conservation practices that:
— Improve soil health;
— Improve water quality;
— Provide habitat for local wildlife species of concern;
— Improve the environmental and economic performance of working agricultural land; and
— Build and strengthen local food projects that provide healthy food and economic opportunities.
Projects should remove barriers to access and reach historically underserved groups through a combination of program outreach and technical assistance in managing natural resources that address one or more of the following four NRCS priority areas:
— Addressing local natural resource issues;
— Using climate-smart agriculture practices and principles;
— Encouraging existing and new partnerships; and
— Developing state and community-led conservation leadership for historically underserved agricultural producers, including educating and training students for careers in natural resources management.
Who is eligible
Entities and individuals who provide outreach assistance to historically underserved groups are eligible, including:
— Native American tribal governments and organizations.
— Nonprofit organizations.
— Private and public institutions of higher education.
— Individuals.
Historically underserved producers include Native Americans and those who are considered beginning, limited resource, socially disadvantaged, or veteran farmers and ranchers. See examples of how NRCS is working with tribes in California.
How to apply
Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Oct. 25, 2021.
See the grants.gov announcement for details and application instructions.
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- Written by: Caltrans
Documentation is now available for review on the Office of Civil Rights website.
The Caltrans 2021 Disparity Study analyzed potential DBE availability and utilization in its Federal Highway Administration-funded contracts.
Based on study results, Caltrans proposed overall DBE goal for federal fiscal years 2022 to 2024 is 22.2%.
Caltrans is hosting a series of virtual public comment meetings through Sept. 1 to provide a forum for interested parties to provide feedback regarding the proposed overall DBE goal and methodology.
Caltrans will incorporate comments into its overall DBE goal and methodology submission; they may also be used to improve the effectiveness of the Caltrans’ DBE program.
Please visit https://tinyurl.com/CaltransPCF to register. If you are unable to attend a virtual public comment forum, you may submit written comments no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, via e-mail at