Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program - LA n Sync Funding ForecasterLA n Sync Funding Forecaster

Category/Topic
Environment, Transportation

Level
State

Summary
This program supports projects that directly or indirectly mitigate the environmental effects of existing transportaion facilities or the construction of new facilities. The program encourages projects that produce multiple benefits that will reduce greenhouse gases, increase water-use efficiency, reduce risk from climate change impacts, and demonstrate collaboration with local, state, and community entities,. Eligible facilities include: public streets, highways, and mass transit guideways, such as trains, ports, light rail, city streets and airports. Appurtenant facilities are also eligible and include park-and-ride facilities, HOV lanes, and transit stations.

Summary

This program supports projects that directly or indirectly mitigate the environmental effects of existing transportaion facilities or the construction of new facilities. The program encourages projects that produce multiple benefits that will reduce greenhouse gases, increase water-use efficiency, reduce risk from climate change impacts, and demonstrate collaboration with local, state, and community entities,. Eligible facilities include: public streets, highways, and mass transit guideways, such as trains, ports, light rail, city streets and airports. Appurtenant facilities are also eligible and include park-and-ride facilities, HOV lanes, and transit stations.

Eligible Entities
Local Public Agencies, Native American Tribes, Nonprofit Organizations, State Government

Eligibility Notes
Joint powers authorities and special districts are eligible, provided that most members are local or California authorities. Partnerships are encouraged. Applicant does not need to be a transportation-related organization but must demonstrate enough authority to carry out the project.

Due Date
Jul 13, 2015

Due Date Notes
Signed versions of board resolutions and certification letters submitted in draft with the application are due on August 12, 2015.

RFP Release Date
Apr 14, 2015

Max Award
$1,000,000

Total Possible Multi-Year Award
$1,000,000

Annual or Multi-Year?
Annual

Preliminary Items
Workshops for the program will be held May 12 in Sacramento and May 19 in Los Angeles. Participants may appear in person or attend by webcast.

Match Required?
No

Match Notes
Applications reflecting other sources of funds for the project will receive additional points.

Funder
CAL Resources Agency, California Natural Resources Agency

Total Amount Available for All Grants
$7,000,000

Competition Notes
40% of awards will be allocated to the northern part of the state and 60% to the southern part of the state. Awards are generally limited to $500,000 but acquisition projects may receive up to $1,000,000.

Resources
EEM Program Coordination California Natural Resources Agency 1416 Ninth Street, Suite 1311 Sacramento, CA 95814 eemcoordinator@resources.ca.gov 916-653-2812 Opportunity Posting or Webpage