Grant Application Opportunities and Notices

CDFW will hold an online workshop to assist applicants in understanding the Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) 2025 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) (PDF) and Guidelines (PDF).

2025 PSN Workshop
March 26, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Workshop Agenda and Meeting Link (PDF)

For more information, please visit CDFW's FRGP PSN page or contact FRGP@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions.
 

CDFW is now accepting full applications for projects under the Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP). The 2025 FRGP Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) (PDF) and 2025 FRGP Guidelines (PDF) outline the priorities and requirements to apply. The full application phase is open until April 17th, 2025, 3:00 p.m. Applications must be submitted via CDFW WebGrants.

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

CDFW will be hosting PSN workshops to assist applicants in understanding the requirements of the PSN and Guidelines. Information on the date and time of each workshop is available on FRGP’s Solicitation page.

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

CDFW will hold an online workshop to assist applicants in understanding the Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) 2025 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) (PDF) and Guidelines (PDF).  

2025 PSN Concept Proposal Workshop
February 6, 2025, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Workshop Agenda and Meeting Link (PDF)
 

For more information, please visit CDFW's FRGP PSN page or contact FRGP@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions.
 

CDFW is now accepting concept proposal applications for projects under the Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP). The 2025 FRGP Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) (PDF) and 2025 FRGP Guidelines (PDF) outline the priorities and requirements to apply. The Concept Proposal application phase is open until March 3, 2025. The full application period will be open March 4 - April 17, 2025. Applications must be submitted via CDFW WebGrants.

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

CDFW will be hosting PSN workshops to assist applicants in understanding the requirements of the PSN and Guidelines. Information on the date and time of each workshop is available on FRGP’s Solicitation page.

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

2025 Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Program (Traditional Section 6) Proposal Solicitation Open

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife 2025 Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Program Grant application period opened today, January 14, 2025. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., February 24, 2025. See the Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) for submission directions. These grants are awarded by USFWS to CDFW, and project leads must be CDFW staff; however, CDFW welcomes collaboration with external partners who may be supported through contracts and payable grants. Interested parties should coordinate with CDFW staff to develop project proposals.

For questions regarding the Traditional Section 6 Grant proposal scoring process or preliminary project consultation contact Dan Applebee at Daniel.Applebee@wildlife.ca.gov.