2026 Giving Cycle Application Form

Climate Science Alliance Giving Program: 2026 Giving Cycle Application Form

We invite you to apply for funds as part of our annual Giving Cycle. Our goal is to accelerate community-driven, nature-based solutions to climate change by making sure local efforts get the resources, visibility, and support they need to succeed. We encourage everyone to review our guidelines here before submitting an application: https://www.climatesciencealliance.org/giving-program-apply
Applicant Information
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant E-mail*
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Phone Number*
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Applicant/Organization Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are you a Climate Science Alliance Working Group member? (Select all that apply.)*

Yes, I am a member of the Tribal Working GroupYes, I am a member of the Binational Working GroupNo, I am not currently a member of any Alliance Working Group at this time

Funding Categories

As part of our 2026 Giving Cycle we offer different categories of funds to meet the different needs of our partners and their existing efforts. They are:

Category	Description	Funding Range
Organizational grants	Large grants for community-centered organizations to move collaborative and substantial efforts forward.	$50,000 to $100,000
Project grants	Small to medium grants for organizations or community groups to jump start or grow their efforts.	$5,000 to $40,000
Professional development scholarships	Scholarships for individuals to seize opportunities for professional growth.	Up to $5,000
Fellowships	Compensated opportunities for individuals to become embedded within an organization and support their efforts.	$10,000 to $60,000

Which funding category are you seeking to apply to? (Select one)*

Organizational grantsProject grantsProfessional development scholarshipsFellowship opportunities

Professional development scholarships

Purpose: To address any financial barriers to participation for activities such as training, conferences, classes, meetings with partners, and/or knowledge exchange activities.
Help us determine if you're eligible for funding

Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability.
Does your proposed activity support any of the following: Religious or political activities, advocacy, creating endowments, funding campaigns, paying off organizational debt, or funding past events/projects?*

YesNo
Which of the following 2026 funding priorities does your proposed activity support? (Check all that apply)*

Cultural fire, natural resource conservation and restoration, fire and land co-stewardship, and/or fire preparednessCoastal habitat conservation and restoration, coastal resilience, and/or coastal co-stewardship
Does your proposed activity take place in, or have direct benefits to, Southern California? (Defined as Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, or Imperial Counties)*

YesNo
Can your proposed activity be completed with all funds expended by the end of October 2026?*

YesNo
Tell us about yourself
About Me: Please briefly describe yourself.*

0/500
Have you received support from the Climate Science Alliance in the past? If yes, please describe the support received

0/300
Tell us about your professional development opportunity
Where will this opportunity take place?*
Please provide the city name(s) and zip code(s)
Overview: Provide a clear description of your request, how it will help you in your short- and/or long-term professional goals, and how you will use your learnings to benefit your community.*

0/1500
What is your timeline for your proposed activity?
The performance period for this grant is March 2026 – October 2026.
Start date*

MonthDayYear
End date*

MonthDayYear
Amount Requested*
For professional development grants, the value must be no more than $5,000
Budget with Narrative: Provide a breakdown of how you plan to use the requested funds and explain why these expenses are necessary for the proposed activities.*

Proposed expenses and activities CANNOT include any of the following prohibited uses: religious or political activities, advocacy, endowments, funding campaigns, organizational debt, or past events/projects.0/1000
Optional - Request for Non-monetary support: Are there specific ways the Climate Science Alliance can support you beyond financial support? (e.g., technical assistance, connections to partners, participation in working groups, presenting at events). If not, leave this section blank.

0/500

Fellowships

Purpose: To provide individuals with compensated opportunities to strengthen community connections, expand collaborations, and develop professionally by becoming embedded with local organizations and supporting their efforts.

As part of our 2026 Giving Cycle we offer different categories of funds to meet the different needs of our partners and their existing efforts. They are:

Host

Description

Timeline

Amount

Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy

Organization Description:
The Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy (“HBWC”) is a non-profit company which owns and manages 190-acres of property in southeast Huntington Beach. Our Mission is “Restoring and protecting the wetlands of Huntington Beach” and we have been doing this for 40 years. We serve the people of Huntington Beach and its surrounding cities, Orange, LA, and Riverside counties. We have restored 127-acres of wetlands which consist of the Talbert, Brookhurst, and Magnolia Marshes and are currently working on permitting to restore an additional 44-acre wetland known as the Newland Marsh.

Position: HBWC Fellowship
HBWC is seeking a fellow to work from March through October 2026, approximately 25 hours per week. An HBWC fellow will assist the organization with wetland and dune restoration projects, including planning and permitting, ecological monitoring, land stewardship, and volunteer coordination. The fellow will also assist with educational programming and public outreach with a focus on expanding outreach to indigenous and disadvantaged communities.

Working on-site in Huntington Beach, CA for the majority of the hours is required. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors in uneven, muddy conditions. The ideal candidate is an individual pursuing a career in habitat restoration, environmental education, or similar field.

General Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saturdays variable: 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 2nd & 4th Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

March - October 2026

$20,000

Climate Science Alliance

The Climate Science Alliance Coastal Fellow will support our team's efforts to advance coastal co-stewardship in Southern California through relationship building, and convening and training experiences. The Fellow will become embedded into the Alliance team and will support, guide, and lead varying aspects of our coastal programs.

The Fellow must be located in San Diego County and have experience working with both Tribes and coastal managers. Additionally, experience working with San Diego County Tribes specifically, as well as the California State Coastal Conservancy and/or California Department of Fish and Wildlife, is a plus.

March - October 2026

$20,000 - 60,000

Which fellowship opportunity are you seeking to apply to?(Select one)*

Huntington Beach Wetland Conservancy - HBWC FellowClimate Science Alliance - Coastal Fellow
Tell us about yourself
About Me: Please briefly describe yourself*

0/500
Where are you based out of?*
Please provide the city name(s) and zip code(s)
What is your availability for this fellowship? Please describe when you would be available, including start and end dates, and any limitation on days or times you may have. For example, “I am available March through October of 2026, full time, except for Sundays.”*

0/300
Fellowship Alignment: Describe why you want to do this fellowship, what you will gain personally and/or professionally from the experience, and tell us why you are well suited for this opportunity.*

0/1500
Optional: Upload your resume (PDF format)

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Climate Science Alliance Giving Program: 2026 Giving Cycle Application Form

Applicant Information

Funding Categories

Organizational grants

Help us determine if you're eligible for funding

Tell us about your organization

Tell us about your project

Project grants

Help us determine if you're eligible for funding

Tell us about yourself

Tell us about your project

Professional development scholarships

Help us determine if you're eligible for funding

Tell us about yourself

Tell us about your professional development opportunity

Fellowships

Tell us about yourself

Post-application survey