Tahoe for All Grants
Tahoe for All supports programs and projects that provide positive and inclusive outdoor experiences for communities that face barriers to accessing outdoor recreation opportunities and infrastructure in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Although Lake Tahoe is a world-class outdoor recreation destination, many people face barriers to accessing and enjoying its recreational opportunities. In California and nationwide, outdoor access and its benefits are not equitably available to all communities. Through Tahoe for All, the California Tahoe Conservancy seeks to increase access to Lake Tahoe and surrounding forests for historically underserved and excluded people and communities by providing grants for programs and projects that address economic, physical, social, cultural, or other barriers to accessing the Basin.
Tahoe for All grants align with the Conservancy’s Strategic Plan goal of Providing Recreational Opportunities and Access for All and the Conservancy’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its work. To learn more about Tahoe for All and how to apply, read through the funding announcement and program description below.
Application Guidance and Documents
Tahoe for All Grant applications are open! Please read the 2026 Tahoe for All Funding Announcement and the Conservancy Grant Guidelines, including Appendix D, the Tahoe for All program description, before submitting a pre-application.
- 2026 Tahoe for All Funding Announcement (PDF Document)
- Grant Guidelines, including the Tahoe for All program description
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Funding Announcement Release Date | July 1, 2026 |
| Technical Assistance Workshop | July 14, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Register for the workshop here |
| Pre-Application Deadline | |
| Pre-Application Review Period | July 15 - July 31, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | September 4, 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Application Review | September 7, 2026 – October 9, 2026 |
| Recommended Project Selection Deadline | October 12, 2026 |
| Conservancy Board Consideration of Recommended Awards (tentative) | December 2026 (date TBD) |
| Project Start Date | Upon execution of the Grant Agreement (early March 2027, or sooner) |
Pre-Application
Applicants fill out and submit the Conservancy’s pre-application form (Microsoft Word file). This initial step allows the applicant and Conservancy to understand the project and work through any potential issues, such as applicant/project eligibility or funding availability, prior to applicants preparing a full application. Send your completed pre-application to tahoeforall@tahoe.ca.gov.
Grant Application
After you receive pre-application approval from the Conservancy, download and complete the full Grant Application (Word Document). Then send it to tahoeforall@tahoe.ca.gov, along with any attachments or support letters. The application package includes additional directions on how to complete a full application. In most cases, Conservancy staff can work directly with you to revise and improve your application, if necessary.
Previous Awards
- Meeting Documents March 2026 Conservancy Board meeting | Tahoe Conservancy (See documents under Item 15)
- Meeting Documents September 15, 2022 Conservancy Board Meeting | Tahoe Conservancy (See documents under Item 8)
- Meeting Documents December 14, 2023 Conservancy Board Meeting/ | Tahoe Conservancy (See documents under Item 7)
Contact Information
For questions regarding Tahoe for All program grants, please email tahoeforall@tahoe.ca.gov. (For questions about other Conservancy grants, please email grants@tahoe.ca.gov).