Public Resources Code section 33343
(a)
The conservancy may make grants or loans to public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribal organizations in order to carry out the purposes of this division, including grants or loans provided to acquire an interest in real property, including a fee interest in that property. Grant or loan funds shall be disbursed to a recipient entity only after the entity has entered into an agreement with the conservancy, on the terms and conditions specified by the conservancy. After approving a grant, the conservancy may assist the grantee in carrying out the purposes of the grant.(b)
When awarding grants or making loans pursuant to this division, the conservancy may require repayment of those funds on the terms and conditions it deems appropriate. Proceeds from the repayment or reimbursement of amounts granted or loaned by the conservancy shall be deposited in the fund.(c)
An entity applying for a grant from the conservancy to acquire an interest in real property shall specify all of the following in the grant application:(1)
The intended use of the property.(2)
The manner in which the land will be managed.(3)
How the cost of ongoing management will be funded.
Source:
Section 33343, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=33343. (updated Jan. 1, 2005; accessed Dec. 29, 2025).
