> I’m not in California so I don’t know about that proposal.

Its not a proposal, it is a program established by law and which the first deadline for the early round of grants has already passed.

> Does it even involve the same tribes?

Potentially, since the grant program is open to all California tribes, whether or not federally recognized.

The joint declaration here could plausibly be a foundation for the tribes to establish one or more projects within the declared protected area and apply for grants to carry them out, so it could be directly related.

Thanks for sharing the information. It appears not only do they not have to be federally recognized to apply but they can also apply if they are a 501c3 corporation. I would like to see some nature restoration, tribal based or otherwise, and hope this resource is used properly.