Prior Grant Application Opportunities and Notices

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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.

Prior Grant Application Opportunities and Notices

Propositions 1 & 68 Grant Programs - Draft 2019 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) released for public comment. Comments due October 17, 2018. [posted September 28, 2018]
Proposition 68 Grant Program - Details posted for three public meetings to discuss Draft Grant Guidelines for Proposition 68. [posted September 20, 2018]
Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs - Delta Science PSN Application Workshop Details (PDF) posted. [posted September 13, 2018]
Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs - 2018 Spring PSN Awards Announced. Joint Delta Science PSN released. Applications due October 26, 2018. [posted September 10, 2018]
Proposition 68 Grant Program - Draft Proposition 68 Grant Program Guidelines released for public review and comment. [posted August 28, 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 VamosTM 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.
Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs - Delta Workshop Scheduled for Thursday, April 6, 2017. Flyer (PDF)
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) - Deadline Further Extended to May 4, 2017, at 5:00 PM. FRGP Proposal solicitation Notice
Drought Response Implementation Grant Program - Notice of Intent to Award (PDF).
Big Game Management Account Grant Program - FY 2017-18 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) released. Solicitation and Grant Proposal Guide (PDF) (includes Application Template) also available. Proposals due March 17, 2017.
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) - 2017 Fisheries Habitat Restoration Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) released. Proposals due May 4, 2017. CDFW will also be holding a series of workshops to assist applicants with the requirements of the PSN. See Notice (PDF) for details on workshops.
Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs - FY 2016-17 Awards Announced.
California Duck Stamp Grant Program - FY 2017-18 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) released. Application Template (Word). Proposals due January 27, 2017.
Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Program - 2017 Public Solicitation Notice (PDF) released. Proposals due January 31, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. PST.
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) - Draft 2017 Fisheries Habitat Restoration Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) released for public comment. CDFW also hosting October 24, 2016 public meeting (PDF) to discuss solicitation and receive public comment.
State Wildlife Grant (SWG) Program - 2017 Solicitation released (PDF). Proposals due October 31, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. PDT.
Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs - Additional Awards Announced for Fiscal Year 2015-16.
George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund - Applications (PDF Form) being accepted for the 2017 grant cycle.
Grant guidelines. Proposals due October 31, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. PDT.
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) - Peer Review Committee Meeting will take place September 29-30, 2016. See Agenda (PDF) for details.
Fish Passage Enhancement Grant Program - Notice of Intent to Award (PDF)
Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF) for FY 2016-17 Solicitation available.
Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs - Application Workshop Details (PDF) available.
Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs - Final FY 2016-17 Proposal Solicitation Notice released (PDF). Proposals are due Friday, June 24, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. Visit Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Program page for more information on how to apply.
Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs - Draft FY 2016-17 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) (PDF) released. Public Meeting (PDF) scheduled.
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) - Solicitation Correction and Deadline Extension (PDF) - Proposals due March 14, 2016.
ESA Nontraditional Section 6 Grants for Recovery Land Acquisition - 2016 Application period now open - Proposals due February 1, 2016.
ESA Nontraditional Section 6 Grants for Habitat Conservation Planning Assistance and Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition - 2016 Application Period Now Open - Proposals due February 1, 2016.
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) - Fiscal Year 2016-17 Proposal Solicitation Notice will be available online February 1, 2016. Deadline for proposals will be March 11, 2016. Applicants are encouraged to attend a Proposal Preparation Workshop (PDF), as there have been changes to the proposal requirements for 2016.
CDFW Announces Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Program Awards - See Press Release
Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program - 2016 Application Period Now Open - Proposals due February 16, 2016.
Steelhead Report and Restoration Card Subcommittee Meeting Agenda (PDF) for December 15, 2015 meeting.
Drought Response Implementation Grant Program - Notice of Intent to Award PDF - October 20, 2015.
California State Duck Stamp Program - Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 is released. Application Template (RTF). Proposals are due no later than 3:00 p.m., PST, on January 15, 2016.
State Wildlife Grant Program - Application Period Now Open. Program Information
Steelhead Report and Restoration Card Program - Supplemental Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 is released. Application Template (RTF). Proposals are due before 5:00pm, PST, on November 13, 2015.
Drought Response Implementation Grant Program - Notice of Intent to Award (PDF) - September 4, 2015
Proposition 1 Proposal Solicitation Notice Final - CDFW is now accepting applications for its Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs - visit the Proposition 1 Grant Web Page for details and application instructions. Proposals are due before 4:00 p.m., PST, on September 16, 2015.
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) 2015 Drought Restoration Proposal Solicitation Notice
CDFW Awards $21 Million in Grant Projects for its Wetlands Restoration for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program.
CDFW has compiled all written Public Comments (PDF) received in response to its draft guidelines.
Proposition 1 Grant Program Public Meeting Dates Announced
April 1, 2015. Natural Resources Auditorium, Sacramento, CA, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. (PDF)
April 3, 2015. Redding Library, Redding, CA, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. (PDF)
April 6, 2015. Los Alamitos Regional Office, Los Alamitos, Ca, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. (PDF)
Proposition 1 Grant Draft Guidelines - CDFW is seeking public review and comment on the Draft Guidelines (PDF) for the implementation of its Proposition 1 funded Watershed Restoration and Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Grant Programs. Submit comments to WatershedGrants@wildlife.ca.gov. Comments will be accepted through April 9, 2015.
Big Game Management Grant Proposals - Download the Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) and Grant Application Guide (PDF) Submit applications by March 6, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.
Upland Game Bird Habitat Grant Proposals - Download the Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) and Grant Application Guide (Word). Submit applications by March 6, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.
Proposition 1 Draft Proposal Solicitation Notice - CDFW is seeking public review and comment on the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Draft Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) for the Proposition 1 funded Watershed Restoration and Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Grant Programs.
Fiscal Year 2014-15 Wetlands Restoration for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Grant Program - Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF). Download Application (RTF Form). Download Application Instructions. Proposal due date December 19, 2014.
Grant Writing Workshops (PDF) for the Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) will be offered November 13 through December 5, 2014. Learn to write better proposals and avoid common mistakes.
Fiscal Year 2014-15 Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program (Section 6) Public Solicitation Notice (PSN).
Predation on Threatened and/or Endangered Species in the Delta, Sacramento and San Joaquin Watersheds - Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP) (PDF Form). The Predation Proposal Solicitation Package Applicant Guide (PDF) will assist the applicant with PSP requirements and how to apply.
Drought Response Implementation Plan (DRIP) Grant Program - Public Notice of Intent to Award (PDF) - August 22, 2014
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]

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