{"id":44363,"date":"2021-11-24T17:08:48","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T01:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=44363"},"modified":"2021-11-24T17:08:48","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T01:08:48","slug":"grant-refugio-beach-oil-spill-settlement-south-coast-shoreline-parks-and-outdoor-recreation-grants-program-request-for-proposals-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/grant-refugio-beach-oil-spill-settlement-south-coast-shoreline-parks-and-outdoor-recreation-grants-program-request-for-proposals-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Grant: Refugio Beach Oil Spill Settlement: South Coast Shoreline Parks and Outdoor Recreation Grants Program: Request for Proposals, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

For more information, please follow this link:<\/strong> Refugio Beach Oil Spill Settlement: South Coast Shoreline Parks and Outdoor Recreation Grants Program: Request for Proposals, 2021 | NFWF<\/a><\/p>\n

Pre-proposal Due Date:\u00a0December 6, 2021<\/strong>
\nFull Proposal Due Date:\u00a0April 4, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overview<\/h3>\n

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, together with California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Department of Parks and Recreation, California State Lands Commission, and Regents of the University of California (collectively the \u201cState Trustees\u201d) request pre-proposals under the South Coast Shoreline Parks and Outdoor Recreation Grants Program (\u201cProgram\u201d) for recreational projects that compensate the public for the loss of use and enjoyment of public beaches, parks, and other public or natural resources as a result of the Refugio Beach oil spill.<\/p>\n

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation established the Program with funds it received, on behalf of the State Trustees, pursuant to a consent decree settling a civil action brought by the United States and the People of the State of California [Case No. 2:20-cv-02415 (C.D. Cal.)]. The goal for this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to allocate available funds to a variety of recreationally based projects downcoast of El Capitan State Beach in Santa Barbara County to Long Beach in Los Angeles County based on the geographic distribution of Refugio Beach oil spill recreational impacts to the extent practicable.<\/p>\n

Geographic Focus<\/h3>\n

Project proposals are expected to focus on directly benefiting shoreline, near-shore, and\/or water-based recreation in the counties of Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles. Projects benefiting recreation at the Channel Islands will be considered. With respect to Santa Barbara County, the Program will focus on recreation that either occurs or originates on coastal areas downcoast of El Capitan State Beach. Projects to address Refugio Beach oil spill impacts upcoast and including El Capitan State Beach are being evaluated through a separate process lead by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.<\/p>\n

Funding Available<\/h3>\n

Up to $1.5 Million in grant funds is available for projects through this RFP. Multi-year projects will be considered. \u00a0However, since the Program has limited funding, shovel-ready projects with either a low probability for cost overruns or a mechanism to address cost overruns are preferred. Matching funds and\/or in-kind contributions are encouraged, but not required.<\/p>\n

Funding will be allocated to address recreation impacts associated with the Refugio Beach oil spill to the extent practicable (see\u00a0Final Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan<\/u><\/a>), but will focus on areas downcoast of El Capitan State Beach. Below are approximate funding allocations by project location.<\/p>\n

Table 1: Approximate Geographic Distribution of Awards<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Locale1<\/sup><\/th>\nProjected Max Amount Awarded2<\/sup><\/th>\nTargeted Share of Total<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Downcoast of El Capitan State Beach to Coal Oil Point<\/td>\n$208,500<\/td>\n13.9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coal Oil Point Nature Reserve<\/td>\n$28,500<\/td>\n1.9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Santa Barbara County downcoast of Coal Oil Point Nature Reserve<\/td>\n$514,500<\/td>\n34.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ventura County<\/td>\n$298,500<\/td>\n19.9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Los Angeles County<\/td>\n$450,000<\/td>\n30.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

1.\u00a0For water-based recreation, \u201cLocale\u201d refers to the shoreline point of departure for the recreational activity.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0More than one project may be selected within an identified geographic locale.<\/p>\n

Program Funding Priorities<\/h3>\n

Grants will be awarded for implementation of projects that enhance the recreational use and enjoyment of fishing, boating, other water-based, shoreline, or near-shore recreation in the counties of Santa Barbara (downcoast of El Capitan State Beach), Ventura, and Los Angeles. Grants for planning projects will not be considered unless they include or are closely tied to the implementation of a project (through other identified funding or matching funds).<\/p>\n

Applicants must specifically identify in the proposal the primary locale(s) where the project will benefit outdoor recreation:<\/p>\n