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Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs

Announcements

June 22, 2022 - 2022 Proposition 1 Restoration Grant
Programs Awards Announced

CDFW awards $26 Million for Ecosystem and Watershed Restoration, Protection and Scientific Study Projects Statewide in response to the 2022 Proposal Solicitation Notice.

March 9, 2022 - Proposition 1 Contingency Funding Available

CDFW is now accepting Proposition 1 Contingency Funding requests for currently funded CDFW Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Program projects. The Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Program Contingency Funding Guidelines (PDF) outlines requirements and how to apply.

February 8, 2022 - FAQ, Application Workshop Recording and Presentation Available

The recording of the February 2, 2022, application workshop (YouTube) is now available. Also available is a copy of the presentation (PDF) from the application workshop.

Additionally, the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF) have been posted for the 2022 Proposition 1 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF). The FAQ will be updated as questions are submitted to WatershedGrants@wildlife.ca.gov. For reference, a Microsoft Word version of the 2022 Application Template (ZIP) is available.

January 24, 2022 - Final 2022 Solicitation Released

The 2022 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) is now available.

CDFW will host an online application workshop (PDF), February 2, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., to review the application process.

January 5, 2022 - Draft 2022 Proposition 1 Solicitation Released for Public Review

The 2022 Proposition 1 Draft Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) is available for public review. Comments may be submitted to CDFW via email to WatershedGrants@wildlife.ca.gov. Deadline for public comments is January 21, 2022, by 4:00 p.m.

CDFW will host an online Public Meeting (PDF) to discuss the 2022 solicitation and collect comments from the public on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.

September 7, 2021 - Proposition 1 Grant Guidelines Revised

The Proposition 1 Project Solicitation and Evaluation Guidelines (PDF)(opens in new tab) have been updated.

August 30, 2021 - 2021 North Coast Coho Recovery Solicitation Released

CDFW is now accepting pre-application proposals for the 2021 North Coast Coho Recovery Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF)(opens in new tab). Pre-application proposals are due by 4:00 p.m. on September 30, 2021, through CDFW WebGrants.

For reference, a Microsoft Word version of the Pre-application Template (Word) is available. A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)(PDF)(opens in new tab) is also available. The FAQ will be updated as questions are submitted to WatershedGrants@wildlife.ca.gov.

CDFW will host an online pre-application workshop (PDF)(opens in new tab) to walk through the application process on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

June 23, 2021 - Summer 2021 North Coast Coho Recovery Call for Concepts

CDFW is now accepting concept proposals and scheduling consultations for the Summer 2021 North Coast Coho Recovery Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF)(opens in new tab) until July 31, 2021.

CDFW will host a public workshop (PDF)(opens in new tab) to provide an overview of the concept proposal and project-specific consultation process on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

June 17, 2021 - 2021 Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs Awards Announced

CDFW awards $39 Million for Ecosystem and Watershed Restoration, Protection and Scientific Study Projects Statewide in response to the 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice.

January 29, 2021 – FAQ, Application Workshop Recording and Presentation Available

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF)(opens in new tab) have been posted for the 2021 Proposition 1 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF)(opens in new tab). The FAQ will be updated as questions are submitted to WatershedGrants@wildlife.ca.gov. For reference, a Microsoft Word version of the 2021 Application Template (ZIP) is available.

The recording of the January 26 application workshop (YouTube)(opens in new tab) is now available. Also available is a copy of the presentation (PDF)(opens in new tab) from the application workshop and the presentation (PDF)(opens in new tab) from the December 14, 2020, Public Meeting.

January 11, 2021 – Final 2021 Solicitation Released – Guidelines Updated

The 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF)(opens in new tab) is now available. The Proposition 1 Grant Program Guidelines (PDF)(opens in new tab) have also been updated.

December 2, 2020 - Draft 2021 Proposition 1 Solicitation Released

The 2021 Proposition 1 Draft Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF)(opens in new tab) is available for public review. Comments may be submitted to CDFW via email to WatershedGrants@wildlife.ca.gov. Deadline for public comments is December 18, 2020, by 4:00 p.m.

CDFW will host an online Public Meeting (PDF)(opens in new tab) to discuss the 2021 solicitation and application process on Monday, December 14 at 11:00 a.m.

April 15, 2020 - Questions about COVID-19 Impacts on Grants

In response to questions received with regard to grant projects and programs constrained by the COVID-19 emergency, CDFW has developed a Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)(opens in new tab) document. Please review and feel free to submit questions related to COVID-19 impacts on grants to WatershedGrants@wildlife.ca.gov.

March 25, 2020 - Second of Two Awards Announced - Prop 1

CDFW today announced $31 Million in Proposition 1 funds have been awarded(opens in new tab) in response to the 2020 Proposal Solicitation Notice. Today's press release(opens in new tab) also includes the $6 Million in Proposition 68 awards announced February 5, 2020.

Additionally, CDFW recognizes the numerous challenges related to COVID-19 our restoration community continues to face. CDFW's Watershed Restoration Grants Branch is continuing its work to support ongoing grant projects and will work to implement newly awarded projects as intended and on schedule. We will work with applicants to incorporate necessary accommodations under these current circumstances.

February 5, 2020 - First of Two Award Announcements - Prop 68

CDFW today awarded $6 Million in Proposition 68 funds in response to the 2020 Proposal Solicitation Notice. Proposals not awarded today are still eligible for Proposition 1 funding, tentatively slated for late March 2020 announcement.

Projects funded through Proposition 68

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Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Program Background:

The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) provides funding to implement the three broad objectives of the California Water Action Plan: more reliable water supplies; the restoration of important species and habitat; and a more resilient, sustainably managed water resources system (water supply, water quality, flood protection, and environment) that can better withstand inevitable and unforeseen pressures in the coming decades. In addition, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking projects that contribute to implementation of the State Wildlife Action Plan, the Sacramento Valley Salmon Resiliency Strategy, the Delta Plan, California EcoRestore, the Safeguarding California Plan, the California Biodiversity Initiative, and that fulfill CDFW’s Mission.

The Project Solicitation and Evaluation Guidelines for Proposition 1 Grant Programs (PDF) were finalized in June 2015 and revised in August 2021. These Guidelines provide the basic requirements for project proposals; however, the information in the latest solicitation supersedes any discrepancies among the documents. The following entity types are eligible for funding by Proposition 1 grants: state and local public agencies within California, federally recognized Indian tribes and State Indian tribes listed on the Native American Heritage Commission’s California Tribal Consultation List, non-profit organizations, public utilities and mutual water companies.

The CDFW Watershed Restoration Grants Branch distributes Proposition 1 funds on a competitive basis through 1) the Watershed Restoration Grant Program and 2) the Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program. Program priorities include:

Watershed Restoration Grant Program

  • address large-scale wildfire recovery response and prevention
  • manage headwaters for multiple benefits
  • protect and restore mountain meadow ecosystems
  • protect and restore anadromous and other non-game native fish habitat
  • protect and restore coastal wetland ecosystems
  • protect and restore cross-border urban creeks and watersheds

Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program

  • improve water quality in the Delta
  • improve habitats in the Delta
  • plan for multi-benefit Delta restoration through regional partnerships
  • conduct scientific studies to support implementation of the Delta Science Plan and the 2017-2021 Science Action Agenda

Proposition 1 funds support four types of projects: 1) planning, 2) acquisition, 3) implementation, and 4) scientific studies. Scientific studies are only funded under the Delta Program.

For information about other CDFW grants, visit wildlife.ca.gov/Grants

Not required for applications - CDFW tools to assist in restoration planning: