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Coachella Valley Open Space Acquisition Program

Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-03

About This Grant

Grants are provide to acquire mountainous or natural community conservation lands in the Coachella Valley and its surrounding mountains, or in limited cases, to provide capital improvements on existing conservation lands.  Priority acquisitions are those that support the implementation of the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan.   Matching funds are preferred, but not required.

Grant Summary

Coachella Valley Open Space Acquisition Program is a Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy grant providing up to $5.5M for nonprofit, municipality, school district. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

environment & water

Eligibility

nonprofitmunicipalityschool districttribal government

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $5.5M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Coachella Valley Open Space Acquisition Program from Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy before the deadline.
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Coachella Valley Open Space Acquisition Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Coachella Valley Open Space Acquisition Program?

Coachella Valley Open Space Acquisition Program is offered by Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, school district, tribal government. It is available in CA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Coachella Valley Open Space Acquisition Program provide?

Coachella Valley Open Space Acquisition Program provides up to $5.5M per award from Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Coachella Valley Open Space Acquisition Program deadline?

Coachella Valley Open Space Acquisition Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Coachella Valley Open Space Acquisition Program?

To apply for Coachella Valley Open Space Acquisition Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy.