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Payable grant funds are awarded by CDFW programs to various entities for projects that sustain, restore and enhance California's fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats.

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Grant Opportunities and Notices

NEW! Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs - Draft Joint Delta Science Proposal Solicitation Notice released for public comment. Comments due August 31, 2018. [posted August 10, 2018]
Wetlands Restoration for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program - Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) for Application released. [posted July 12, 2018]
Wetlands Restoration for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program - Final Proposal Solicitation Notice Released - Applications due July 31, 2018. [posted June 18, 2018]
Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF) and Microsoft Word version of Application Template (ZIP) posted [posted May 25, 2018]
Wetlands Restoration for Greenhouse Gas Program - FY 2017-18 Draft Proposal Solicitation Notice released - Comments due May 24, 2018. Public Meeting May 16, 2018. [posted May 3, 2018]
Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs - FY 2018-19 Proposal Solicitation Notice released - Proposals due June 13, 2018, by 4:00 p.m. [posted April 30, 2018]
Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program - FY 2018-10 Proposal Solicitation Notice released - Proposals due May 11, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. [posted April 10, 2018]
Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs - Recording of the March 14 public meeting (YouTube) is available, as is the presentation (PDF). [posted March 15, 2018]
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program - Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) available for 2018 Fisheries Habitat Restoration Proposal Solicitation Notice.
Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs - DRAFT FY 2018-19 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) released for public review and comment - Comments due March 30, 2018. Public Meeting (PDF) scheduled for March 14, 2018. [posted March 7, 2018]
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program - FY 2018-19 Proposal Solicitation Notice released - Proposals due March 30, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. [posted February 16, 2018]
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program - FY 2017-18 Awards Announced.
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program - Draft 2018 Fisheries Habitat Restoration PSN (PDF) released for public review and comment. Public meeting scheduled for January 17, 2018. See flyer (PDF) for details.
Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs - FY 2017-18 Awards Announced.
George H.W. Bush Vamos^TM A Pescar Education Fund - Applications (PDF Form) being accepted for the 2018 grant cycle. Grant Guidelines (PDF). Proposals due December 8, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. PDT. [posted November 16, 2017]
Duck Stamp Project - FY 2018-19 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) released. Proposals due January 8, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. PST. [posted November 6, 2017]
CANCELED Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) - The September 6-8, 2017 Peer Review Committee Meeting has been canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled for a later date, to be announced.
Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs - FAQ and Recordings of Application Workshops Posted
Cannabis Restoration Grant Program - FAQ for Application Posted.
Cannabis Restoration Grant Program - FY 2017-18 Proposal Solicitation Notice released - Proposals due June 30, 2017, at 4:00 p.m.
Proposition 1 Restoration Grants - Application Workshops June 6 and June 12, 2017. Workshop Details (PDF).
Proposition 1 Restoration Grants - FY 2017-18 Proposal Solicitation Notice released (PDF). Proposals due July 14, 2017, at 4:00 p.m.
Upland Game Bird Account Grant Program - FY 2017-18 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) released. Solicitation and Grant Proposal Guide (PDF) (includes Application Template) also available. Proposals due May 5, 2017.
Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs - FY 2017-18 Draft Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) released for public comment. Public Meeting scheduled for April 10, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. See Flyer (PDF) for details.

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