City grants available

The City of Carlsbad is accepting applications for about $600,000 in grants to support certain agricultural, coastal or wetland restoration projects that enhance quality of life in Carlsbad.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2022.

Funding for the grants come from fees that are paid by developers when agricultural land in the city's coastal zone is used for development.

Projects that may qualify for a grant include:

• Restoration of the coastal and lagoon environment
• Purchase and improvement of agricultural land for continued agricultural production, or for research and other uses needed for agriculture or aquaculture in the coastal zone, including farmworker housing
• Restoration of beaches for public use
• Improvements to existing or proposed lagoon nature centers

Applications and detailed information about the grant process is available on the city's website, or by contacting Senior Program Manager Nancy Melander at 442-339-2812.

A seven-member citizens committee appointed by the City Council will review the grant applications and recommend projects for funding to the City Council, which will make the final decision on grant awards.

To be considered, completed applications must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2022, to:

City of Carlsbad
Housing & Homeless Services Department
Attn: Nancy Melander, Senior Program Manager
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA, 92008

Or, by email at [email protected]

More information
Agricultural Mitigation Fee Grant Program
Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Committee
Nancy Melander, Senior Program Manager, [email protected], 442-339-2812

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