Grant Application Opportunities and Notices

CDFW’s Cannabis Restoration Grant Program (CRGP) is now accepting concept proposals in preparation for the Qualified Cultivator Funding Opportunity, Proposal Solicitation Notice (Solicitation). The Solicitation is scheduled for release in fall of 2021 and will be open for applying until spring of 2023. A link to the project consultation request form and more information can be found in the Concept Consultation Request Notification (PDF). CRGP anticipates holding a virtual public workshop in fall of 2021 to go over the concept proposal opportunity and Solicitation. Details to follow and will be posted on the CRGP web page.

CDFW is now accepting pre-application proposals for projects under its Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Program. The 2021 North Coast Coho Recovery Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) outlines the priorities and requirements to apply. This Solicitation is part of CDFW’s Cutting the Green Tape Initiative to increase the pace and scale of restoration through permitting and granting efficiencies.

The deadline for pre-applications is September 30, 2021, by 4:00 p.m. PDT. Applications must be submitted via CDFW WebGrants. All applicants are required to submit a pre-application proposal to be eligible for submittal of a full application.

CDFW will host an online pre-application workshop (PDF) on September 8, 2021, to review the application process. This workshop is optional and not required to apply.

Please visit CDFW's Cutting the Green Tape website for additional information or contact WatershedGrants@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions.

California Winter Rice Habitat Incentive Program - FY 2021-22 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) released. Applications are due October 1, 2021. See program page for details.

Please submit applications or questions to CWHP@wildlife.ca.gov.

California Winter Rice Habitat Incentive Program – FY 2021-22 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) available for review and public comment. Comments due August 23, 2021. See program page for details.

Please submit comments or questions to CWHP@wildlife.ca.gov.

CDFW recently hosted a public workshop on June 29, 2021, to provide an overview of the concept proposal and project-specific consultation process, in preparation for the Summer 2021 North Coast Coho Recovery Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) – the recording and presentation are now available.

June 29, 2021 - Call for Concept workshop (YouTube)

Call for Concept Workshop Presentation (PDF)

As a reminder, the deadline to submit a concept proposal is July 31, 2021. Please contact WatershedGrants@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions.