Restoration Grants Solicitation Information

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In-Person Restoration Grant Funding and Permitting Workshop

CDFW, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) and State Coastal Conservancy (SCC) will host an in-person workshop on April 19, 2023, in Carlsbad, CA (PDF), to provide information on grant funding opportunities as well as permitting tools available through CDFWs Cutting the Green Tape Program. Additional locations will be announced soon.

Restoration Grant Funding and Permitting Online Workshop Presentation

The presentation slides (PDF) from the February 23, 2023, workshop are now available.

Restoration Grant Funding and Permitting Online Workshop

CDFW will host an online workshop (PDF) Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to provide an update on grant funding available for restoration projects as well as permitting tools through CDFW’s Cutting the Green Tape Program.

Please contact WatershedGrants@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions.

$200 Million in New Grant Funding Available Under Drought, Climate and Nature-Based Solutions

CDFW has released its Call for Concepts (PDF) for the availability of over $200 million in new funding for multi-benefit ecosystem restoration and protection projects under Drought, Climate and Nature-Based Solutions Initiatives. The WRGB General Grant Programs Guidelines (PDF) provide detailed information on eligibility, project types, program and funding requirements.

A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF) document is now available – please review first if you have a question. The FAQ will be updated as questions are submitted to WatershedGrants@wildlife.ca.gov.

Additionally, a Microsoft Word version of the Concept Application Template (Word) is available.