2026 Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Program (Traditional Section 6) Proposal Solicitation Open
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) 2026 Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Program Grant application period opened February 26, 2026. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., April 6, 2026. See the Proposal Solicitation Notice for submission directions. These grants are awarded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 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 about this grant opportunity, please contact the Wildlife Branch at WildlifeMgt@wildlife.ca.gov.