Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Climate Bond 2026 Solicitation Grant

Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Climate Bond 2026 Solicitation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: CA Natural Resources Agency
Amount: Up to US $92,000,000
Last Updated: February 05, 2026

Summary

The Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Climate Bond 2026 Solicitation aims to support California Native American tribes by funding the return of ancestral lands, habitat restoration projects, and enhancing wildfire resiliency. With approximately $9.2 million available, this program encourages multi-benefit initiatives such as land acquisition and local assistance. Funds may be allocated for various purposes, including contracts and grants, promoting sustainable solutions that benefit both the environment and indigenous communities.

Overview

Purpose This funding will continue to support the return of ancestral lands to California Native American tribes, planning and implementation of habitat restoration projects, protecting the California coast and oceans, advancing wildfire resiliency and cultural fire, and many other multi-benefit nature-based solutions projects across California. Description Approximately $9.2 million is available for tribal multi-benefit nature-based solutions projects that will fund land acquisition or other fee title acquisitions benefiting California Native American Tribes. The program anticipates having some funds available for escrow-ready multi-benefit ancestral land return projects. CNRA may utilize these funds to support direct expenditures, block grants, contracts, or competitive grants, and may be used for support or local assistance.

Eligibility

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