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

Grant Guidelines, including the Tahoe for All program description

Please review the Conservancy Grant Guidelines, including Appendix D, the Tahoe for All program description, before submitting a pre-application. 

Grant Pre-Application

Applicants fill out and submit the Conservancy’s pre-application form. 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.

Grant Application (Word Document)

After receiving pre-application approval from Conservancy staff, applicants must complete a full application and submit it to the Conservancy 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 applicants to revise and improve applications, 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).