Fall 2023 Guidelines
The draft Fall 2023 Climate Smart Land Management Program (Round 2) guidelines are available for public comment until December 4. Please submit any comments or suggestions you have to cslmp@conservation.ca.gov
The Round 2 guidelines are similar to Round 1. We have added some clarifying language to the goals and application questions. Any input you have to help improve the program is appreciated.
Climate Smart Land Management Program Fall 2023 Draft Guidelines
Tentative Fall 2023 Guidelines Schedule*
December 4, 2023 - Public comments due
December, 2023 - Final guidelines released
February, 2024 - Applications due
*These dates are subject to change.
Round 1 Announcements
We are pleased to announce $8.5 million in grants to six organizations to build regional and state capacity to increase climate resilience on the state's natural and working lands. The goal is to build a resilient, equitable and carbon-neutral future. These grants fund organizations using nature-based solutions to meet the goals of the State's Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy and support Pathways to 30x30, the action plan to conserving 30% of California's lands and coastal waters by 2030.
Read Full Press Release
Awarded Project List
Guidelines
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is pleased to announce the release of the 2023
Climate Smart Land Management Program Guidelines (PDF).
CSLMP Guidelines Appendix A, Application Template (MS Word)
Critical Dates
August 2023 - Awards Announced
Sept/Oct 2023 - Grant Agreements Developed
March 2027 - Grant period ends
About the Program
This Climate Smart Land Management Program is funded by the Budget Act of 2022 (AB 179, Ch. 249, Stat. 2022), which appropriated $10 million to the Department for grants to implement projects or develop plans that increase climate action on California's natural and working lands and are consistent with the State's Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy. The Climate Smart Land Management - Capacity and Technical Assistance Program seeks to increase the capacity of state partners to support accomplishment of goals identified in the State's Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy (NWLCSS).
