Grant Application Opportunities and Notices

The CDFW Invasive Mussel Response solicitation is open until May 23, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. PDT. Applications must be submitted electronically via CDFW’s WebGrants System. The grant guidelines, application preview, workshop presentation, and a questions and answers document can be found on CDFW’s golden mussel page.

Background:

• CDFW is offering $1 million in grant funding to boating facility operators to enhance efforts against invasive mussels, particularly the threat of golden mussels.
• This funding supports projects that help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive mussels in lakes, reservoirs and waterways, ensuring the long-term health of state waters.
• More information about golden mussels can be found in the CDFW press release issued April 16, 2025.

Open Solicitation: Golden Eagle Conservation Grant 2025-2026

CDFW is now accepting applications for projects under a one-time Golden Eagle Conservation Grant to promote golden eagle conservation primarily in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, as well as the Tehachapi Wind Resource Area in Kern County. The Public Solicitation Notice (PDF) outlines the background, eligibility information and grant requirements, schedule and review process, and includes Appendix A: Project Statement and Budget Worksheet (Word). 

Applications must be submitted by email with the subject line "Golden Eagle Conservation Grant 2025" to R3CESA@wildlife.ca.gov by June 16, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PST.

For questions or more information, please contact Brenda Blinn, Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor), at Brenda.Blinn@wildlife.ca.gov.  

New Funding Opportunity: Invasive Mussel Response

CDFW is offering $1 million in grant funding to boating facility operators to enhance efforts against invasive mussels, particularly the threat of golden mussels. This funding supports projects that help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive mussels in lakes, reservoirs and waterways, ensuring the long-term health of state waters. More information about golden mussels can be found in the CDFW press release issued April 16, 2025.

The grant solicitation and application link can be found on CDFW’s website. Applications must be submitted electronically via CDFW’s WebGrants System by May 23, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. PDT.

CDFW will host a webinar to discuss the grant program, application process, and answer questions.

Invasive Mussel Response Workshop

April 22, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Workshop agenda and meeting link (PDF)

Email Invasives@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions.  

The 2025 Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) solicitation is open until April 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

CDFW is now accepting full applications for projects under FRGP. The 2025 FRGP Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) (PDF) and 2025 FRGP Guidelines (PDF) outline the priorities and requirements to apply. Applications must be submitted via CDFW WebGrants.

For more information, please see the 2025 PSN, 2025 Guidelines, 2025 PSN FAQ (PDF) and FRGP PSN page. Applicants should refer to the 2025 PSN Application Forms Template (PDF) to help organize your application.

Please share this solicitation. Particularly, with someone who you think has never heard of or applied to FRGP.  

CDFW is now accepting applications for projects under the Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program Public Lands Funding 2025-26. The Public Solicitation Notice (PDF) outlines the program objectives, requirements to apply and schedule. Applications must be submitted by email with the subject line "Project/Area Name-NBHIP Public Lands" to Luke.Matthews@wildlife.ca.gov by May 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PDT.

For questions or more information, please contact Luke Matthews, Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program Coordinator, at Luke.Matthews@wildlife.ca.gov.