Resilience Project of Western Nevada County Micro Grant Program

The Resilience Project of Western Nevada County Micro Grant program is a locally administered funding initiative established under the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation through the Regional Resilience Grant Program. Formed in 2025, The Resilience Project operates as a regional climate collaborative governed by local agencies and designed to strengthen climate resilience across western Nevada County. The micro grant program is a targeted effort within this broader initiative to distribute small scale funding to community based organizations and tribal entities in order to accelerate locally driven climate solutions. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support small scale, community led projects that enhance climate resilience for residents and landscapes in western Nevada County. The program emphasizes practical, implementable solutions that can demonstrate measurable outcomes within a short timeframe. The total funding pool for the micro grant program is 20000 dollars, with individual awards capped at 4000 dollars per project. These funds are intended to amplify existing efforts or launch new initiatives that align with regional resilience priorities such as environmental stewardship, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and community education. Eligible uses of funds include the purchase of equipment or tools, costs associated with hosting climate related events, and labor expenses necessary to implement the proposed project. All funded activities must take place within western Nevada County and must produce outcomes that directly contribute to increased resilience in the region. Awardees are required to fully expend funds by November 30 2026 and must provide proof of expenditures and outcomes by the same date. Acceptable documentation includes photographs, summary reports, attendance counts, receipts, or other basic verification materials. Eligibility for the program is restricted due to the originating state level funding requirements. Applicants must be community based organizations, nonprofit organizations with 501 c 3 status, entities fiscally sponsored by a 501 c 3 organization, or tribal entities. Local governments, private businesses, and organizations without nonprofit status or fiscal sponsorship are explicitly ineligible. Religious institutions or equivalent nonprofit structures may qualify if they meet the stated criteria. The program is geographically limited to projects serving western Nevada County, reinforcing its localized focus. Applications are evaluated by members of The Resilience Project Governing Board using a standardized scoring rubric. Key evaluation criteria include the anticipated climate resilience impact and measurable outcomes of the project, the demonstrated community need and benefit, feasibility and readiness to complete the project within the required timeframe, the reasonableness of the proposed budget, and alignment with the collaborative’s regional resilience vision. Additional preference may be given to projects that serve underserved populations, demonstrate partnerships or collaboration, or offer replicable models that can benefit other communities. The application process requires submission of organizational information, project description, location details, measurable goals, and a proposed budget outlining how funds will be used. Applicants must also indicate whether matching resources or additional support are available and explain how the project aligns with the broader resilience vision. Applications are due by July 15 2026. Questions regarding the program can be directed to the program email contact. The program does not indicate a recurring cycle explicitly, and all funded activities must be completed within the defined performance period ending November 30 2026.

Focus on measurable climate resilience outcomes, demonstrate feasibility by November 30 2026, align clearly with regional resilience vision, and show community benefit and collaboration