Community, Environment, and Climate Grant Program (Proposition 4)

The Community, Environment, and Climate Grant Program is the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta Conservancy's competitive grant program funded by the $29 million SB 867 / Proposition 4 Climate Bond, with competitive cycles beginning in 2026 across three categories: Nature-Based Solutions, Community Enhancement, and Ecosystem Restoration. Its first solicitation, the Rice Incentive Program, awards 2–3 grants to organizations that serve farmers, funding farmer rice-conversion and land-leveling plus technical assistance.

California public agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal organizations, public utilities, and mutual water companies. Individual farmers cannot apply directly, but benefit indirectly through funded organizations.

Grants funded by the $29M Proposition 4 (SB 867) Climate Bond across Nature-Based Solutions, Community Enhancement, and Ecosystem Restoration categories.

Competitive cycles beginning in 2026. For the Rice Incentive Program first solicitation, concept proposals were due June 15, 2026. Monitor the program page for upcoming solicitations.