Grant Application Opportunities and Notices

CDFW Announces $22.5 Million to Benefit Salmon and Support Critical Habitat Projects Statewide. These awards are part of a new effort to support critical restoration statewide with $200 million in new funding for multi-benefit ecosystem restoration and protection projects under Drought, Climate and Nature Based Solutions Initiatives. CDFW will announce additional awards throughout the month of March.

CDFW will also host an in-person workshop with the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) and State Coastal Conservancy (SCC) on April 19, 2023 in Carlsbad, CA (PDF), to provide information on grant funding opportunities as well as permitting tools available through CDFWs Cutting the Green Tape Program. Additional in-person workshops will be announced on CDFWs Restoration Grants webpage.

The deadline to submit a pre-application for CDFW’s Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) is Thursday, February 9, 2023.

For more information, please see the 2023 PSN (PDF), 2023 Guidelines (PDF), and the FAQ (PDF). Applicants should refer to the Online Instructions (PDF) for information about how to complete the application and the Rich Text Format Application (Word) to help organize your application. Applications must be submitted via CDFW WebGrants.

Please visit CDFW’s FRGP website for additional information.  

CDFW will host an online public workshop (PDF) on Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., to provide an update on funding opportunities through the new Restoration Grant Programs as well as permitting tools through CDFW’s Cutting the Green Tape Program.

Please contact WatershedGrants@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions.

CDFW is accepting applications for projects submitted under the Cannabis Restoration Grant Program, 2022-2023 Qualified Cultivator Funding Opportunity and the 2022-2023 Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity. Both funding opportunities are open, continuous, and non-competitive. Over 20 million dollars is available statewide to assist qualified cannabis cultivators become fully licensed while implementing conservation measures and to restore watersheds and wildlife habitat impacted by cannabis cultivation. Grants are provided through the Environmental Restoration and Protection Account pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 34019(f)(2).

For more information, please review the 2022-2023 Qualified Cultivator Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) and the 2022-2023 Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF), including the project priorities and application requirements. Eligible pre-applicants will be asked to submit a full application in CDFW’s WebGrants. More information is available on the Cannabis Restoration Grant Program website.

CDFW is now accepting applications for projects under the Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP). The 2023 FRGP Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) (PDF) and 2023 FRGP Guidelines (PDF) outlines the priorities and requirements to apply. The deadline for the required pre-application phase is no later than February 9, 2023. Eligible applicants will be invited to submit a full application. The deadline for full applications is April 20, 2023, by 3:00 p.m. Applications must be submitted via CDFW WebGrants.

For more information, please see the 2023 PSN, 2023 FRGP Guidelines, and the FAQ (PDF). Applicants should refer to the Online Instructions (PDF) for information about how to complete the application and the Rich Text Format Application (Word) to help organize your application.

CDFW will be hosting several 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.

CDFW announced the selection of 25 projects to received $11 million in funding through the Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP). These awards were made in response to the 2022 Fisheries Habitat Restoration Grant Solicitation, which received 50 proposals seeking more than $38 million in funding.

The list of awarded projects is available on the FRGP web page.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Program Grant (ESCRP; also referred to as the Traditional Section 6 Grant Program) Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN), is now posted on the ESCRP web page. The application period is open December 16, 2022 – January 27, 2023. See the PSN for application instructions.

The 2023 FRGP Draft Proposal Solicitation Notice (Word) and Guidelines (Word) care available for public review. A summary of the PSN updates is available in the 2023 PSN FAQ (Word). Comments may be submitted to CDFW via email to FRGP@wildlife.ca.gov. Deadline for public comments is December 15, 2022, by 4:00 p.m.

CDFW will host an online Public Workshop to discuss the 2023 solicitation and collect comments from the public on Friday, December 9, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.

CDFW today announced the availability of over $200 million in new funding for multi-benefit ecosystem restoration and protection projects under Drought, Climate and Nature-Based Solutions Initiatives.

The Watershed Restoration Grants Branch (WRGB) has released its Call for Concepts (PDF) outlining the availability and process for applying for this funding, as well as updated WRGB General Grant Programs Guidelines (PDF) for all programs including detailed information on eligibility, project types, program and funding requirements.

To support these new initiatives, WRGB has launched a new, single application portal which will remain available on an ongoing basis, allowing applicants to submit one application for consideration under multiple funding streams. Concept proposals must be submitted electronically through CDFW WebGrants.

We are excited to usher in this new funding and a streamlined process. Please visit CDFW’s Restoration Grant Opportunities web page for additional information.

CDFW is now accepting applications for projects under the Upland Game Bird Account Grant Program, which benefit upland game bird populations and the habitats upon which they depend. The 2022 Upland Game Bird Account Grant Program Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) outlines the priorities and requirements to apply.

The deadline for applications is September 15, 2022, by 4:00 p.m. PT.

Additional information can be found on the Upland Game Bird Account Grants web page.

CDFW awards $26 Million for Ecosystem and Watershed Restoration, Protection and Scientific Study Projects Statewide in response to the 2022 Proposal Solicitation Notice.

General information about CDFW’s Prop. 1 Restoration Grant Programs, as well as a schedule for upcoming grant solicitations, once available, can be found at wildlife.ca.gov/grants.

Please contact WatershedGrants@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW), Cannabis Restoration Grant Program (CRGP) released the Public Land Cleanup and Remediation Solicitation and the Watershed Enhancement Solicitation, and they are both now open for application submissions in WebGrants.

For reference, a Microsoft Word version of the 2022 Public Land Cleanup and Remediation Application Template (Word) and a Microsoft Word version of the 2022 Watershed Enhancement Application Template (Word) are available. Due date for applications is June 3, 2022, at 4:00 PM in WebGrants.

The deadline to submit applications for CDFW’s Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) is Friday, April 15, 2022, by 3:00 p.m. PDT.

For more information, please see the 2022 PSN, 2022 Guidelines, and the FAQ (PDF). Applicants should refer to the Online Instructions (PDF) for information about how to complete the application and the Rich Text Format Application (Word) to help organize your application. Applications must be submitted via CDFW WebGrants.

Please visit CDFW’s FRGP website for additional information.

Today CDFW released its Cannabis Restoration Grant Program 2022 Draft Public Land Cleanup and Remediation Solicitation (PDF), as well as the 2022 Draft Watershed Enhancement Solicitation (PDF) for public review and input. Comments may be submitted to canngrantprogram@wildlife.ca.gov. The deadline for public comments is Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. PDT.

CDFW will also host an online public meeting (PDF) on April 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. PDT, to review the draft solicitations and gather comments from the public.

Please contact canngrantprogram@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions.

CDFW is now accepting applications for projects under the Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP). The 2022 FRGP Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) (PDF) and 2022 FRGP Guidelines (PDF) outlines the priorities and requirements to apply.

The deadline for applications is April 15, 2022, by 3:00 p.m. PT. Applications must be submitted via CDFW WebGrants.

For more information, please see the 2022 PSN, 2022 Guidelines, and the FAQ (PDF). Applicants should refer to the Online Instructions (PDF) for information about how to complete the application and the Rich Text Format Application (Word) to help organize your application.

CDFW will be hosting several 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.

The deadline to submit applications for CDFW’s Proposition 1 Grant Program is Friday, March 4, 2022, by 4:00 p.m. PDT.

A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF) is available – please review first if you have a question. The 2022 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) outlines the priorities and requirements to apply. Applications must be submitted via CDFW WebGrants.

Please visit CDFW’s Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Program website for additional information.

CDFW awards $13 Million for Coho Recovery Projects on the North Coast in response to the Summer 2021 North Coast Coho Recovery Proposal Solicitation Notice. This solicitation was part of CDFW’s Cutting the Green Tape initiative to increase the pace and scale of restoration by making the permitting and granting processes more efficient.

General information about CDFW’s Prop. 1 Restoration Grant Programs, as well as a schedule for upcoming grant solicitations, once available, can be found at wildlife.ca.gov/grants.

Please contact WatershedGrants@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions.

CDFW recently hosted a public workshop on February 2, 2022, to review the application process for the 2022 Proposition 1 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) (PDF). The recording and presentation are now available. Links are provided below:

• February 2, 2022 – Prop 1 Application workshop (YouTube)
• Application Workshop Presentation (PDF)

Additionally, the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF) have been posted. The FAQ will be updated as questions are submitted to WatershedGrants@wildlife.ca.gov.

As a reminder, the deadline for applications is March 4, 2022, by 4:00 p.m. PDT.

The 2022 FRGP Draft Proposal Solicitation Notice (Word) and Guidelines (Word) are available for public review. A summary of the PSN updates is available in the 2022 PSN FAQ (Word). Comments may be submitted to CDFW via email to FRGP@wildlife.ca.gov. Deadline for public comments is February 18, 2022, by 4:00 p.m.

CDFW will host an online Public Meeting to discuss the 2022 solicitation and collect comments from the public on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.

CDFW is now accepting applications for multi-benefit ecosystem restoration and protection projects under its Proposition 1 Grant Programs. The 2022 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) outlines the priorities and requirements to apply.

The deadline for applications is March 4, 2022, by 4:00 p.m. PDT. Applications must be submitted via CDFW WebGrants.

CDFW will host an online application workshop (PDF), February 2, 2022, to review the application process. This workshop is optional and not required to apply.

Please visit CDFW’s Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Program website for additional information.