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[Grant Application] California Coastal Commission Whale Tail Grant Application 2025 - 2026 Cycle
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FileID
File ID: 2026-00463
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Location
Location: Citywide
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Recommendation
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1) approving the filing of the grant application for the California Coastal Commission’s Whale Tail Grant for $20,707; 2) authorizing the City Manager or designee to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including but not limited to applications (see Exhibit A), agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the grant scope; and 3) the City shall agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
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Contact
Contact: Der Xiong, Program Specialist, (916) 808-5685, dxiong@cityofsacramento.org, Department of Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment
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Presenter
Presenter: None
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Attachments
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Resolution
3-Exhibit A: Grant Application
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Description/Analysis
IssueDetail
Issue Detail: The California Coastal Commission, a state regulatory and planning agency, administers the Whale Tail Grant, which funds projects that connect people to the California Coasts and its watersheds through education, stewardship, and outdoor experiences. The grant focuses on reaching communities all over California that face barriers accessing marine education and stewardship opportunities.
The Department of Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment (YPCE) is seeking funding from the Whale Tail Grant to provide accessible field trips for disadvantaged teenagers, transitional youth, and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to learn about local waterways, wildlife, and water-based recreation. Participants gain an understanding of watershed systems that flow to the coast and the Pacific Ocean, while building awareness of conservation, environmental impacts, and responsible stewardship.
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PolicyConsiderations
Policy Considerations: The submission of this grant application is consistent with YPCE’s Strategic Plan to empower our youth, strengthen neighborhoods, and provide life-enriching programs for a beautiful, livable community.
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EconomicImpacts
Economic Impacts: Not applicable.
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EnvironmentalConsiderations
Environmental Considerations: The pursuit of grant funds is not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) according to CEQA guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(4).
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Sustainability
Sustainability: Not applicable.
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Commission/Committee Action
Commission/Committee Action: Not applicable.
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RationaleforRecommendation
Rationale for Recommendation: Grant funding is essential to deliver projects and programs due to the limited available sources of local funding to meet YPCE’s Strategic Plan to empower our youth, strengthen neighborhoods, and provide life-enriching programs for a beautiful, livable community.
The granting agency requires that the City Council adopt a resolution to apply for the grant funding and that an authorized representative be designated to sign and submit the grant application.
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FinancialConsiderations
Financial Considerations: If the City is awarded this grant, staff will return to City Council for necessary budgetary actions.
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LocalBusinessEnterprise
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable; no goods or services are being purchased with this action.
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