Grant Application Opportunities and Notices

CDFW will hold an online public workshop (PDF) on November 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., to provide an overview of the Mojave Desert Tortoise Recovery Call for Projects (PDF), including eligible activities, program requirements, and granting process. Workshop attendance is not a requirement for submitting a proposal.

Contact WatershedGrants@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions.  

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is excited to announce $2 million is available for projects that will develop or enhance Mojave Desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) recovery. Proposals are by Dec. 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. through the CDFW WebGrants Portal. More detail about this funding opportunity can be found in the Mojave Desert Tortoise Recovery: Call for Projects & Grant Guidelines (PDF). 

CDFW will hold an online public workshop on Nov. 4, 2026, to provide an overview of solicitation including eligible activities, program requirements, and granting process. Workshop attendance is not a requirement for submitting a proposal. Workshop details will be posted on the CDFW Public Notices and Meetings page. 

Contact WatershedGrants@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions. 

CDFW will hold an online Public Workshop (PDF) on October 21, 2026, at 10:00 am, to provide an overview of the Boating Access Program, including eligible activities, program requirements, and granting process. Workshop attendance is not a requirement for submitting a proposal.

Visit CDFW’s Boating Access page for more information on the 2027/28 solicitation (PDF). Contact BoatingAccess@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions.  

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting proposals for the Fiscal Year 2027/28 Boating Access Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF). Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2026, through the CDFW WebGrants Portal. For more information, visit the CDFW Boating Access page.

CDFW will hold an online Public Workshop (PDF) on Oct. 21, 2026, at 10:00 am, to provide an overview of the Boating Access Program, including eligible activities, program requirements, and granting process. Workshop attendance is not a requirement for submitting a proposal.

A list of projects that were funded through the 2026/27 solicitation can be found in today’s press release.

Contact BoatingAccess@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions.  

The 2026 Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) solicitation closes Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST. 

CDFW is now accepting full applications for projects under FRGP. The 2026 FRGP Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) (PDF) and 2026 FRGP Guidelines (PDF) outline the priorities and requirements to apply. Applications must be submitted via CDFW WebGrants.

For more information, please see the 2026 PSN, 2026 Guidelines, 2026 PSN FAQ (PDF) and FRGP PSN page. Applicants should refer to the 2026 PSN Application Forms Template (Word) to help organize application information.

Please reach out to FRGP@wildlife.ca.gov with questions.