Explore the Coast Overnight

About this program

The Coastal Conservancy, a state agency in California, offers the Explore the Coast Overnight Program, a $5 million grant opportunity to expand or construct affordable coastal accommodations such as hotels, campgrounds, and hostels. The program aims to increase overnight access to the coast for low and middle-income individuals, communities of color, and underserved populations. Eligible applicants include public agencies, federally-recognized tribes, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, whose purposes align with the Coastal Conservancy's enabling legislation. Priority is given to projects within 1.5 miles of the California coast or in the coastal zone, with consideration for projects farther away if accessible transportation options exist.