Grant Application Opportunities and Notices

The CDFW Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) is pleased to announce the 2026 FRGP Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN). The 2026 PSN includes an optional concept proposal phase that will be open from January 13, 2026, through March 2, 2026. The full PSN application phase will be open March 3, 2026. The deadline to apply is April 16, 2026, 3:00 p.m.

As of 2026, all proposals requesting $2 million or more are required to submit a concept proposal to be eligible for the full proposal.

Applicants must apply online using WebGrants. For more information, please see the links below.

•  FRGP PSN Page
• 2026 FRGP Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF)
• FRGP Guidelines (PDF)
• 2026 PSN FAQs (PDF)

CDFW will hold an online public workshop on February 4, 2026, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm to provide an overview of the solicitation. Workshop attendance is not a requirement for submitting a proposal.

• Workshop Agenda and Meeting Link (PDF)

A list of projects funding through the 2025 FRGP PSN can be found in a recent CDFW press release.

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

CDFW will host an online Public Workshop (PDF) to discuss the 2026 Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) solicitation and collect comments from the public on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Background:

• The 2026 FRGP Draft Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) and Guidelines (PDF) are available for public comment.
• A summary of the PSN updates is available in the 2026 PSN FAQ (PDF).
• Comments may be submitted to CDFW via email to FRGP@wildlife.ca.gov.
• The deadline for public comments is December 19, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.

For more information visit CDFW's FRGP page.

The 2026 FRGP Draft Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) and Guidelines (PDF) are available for public comment. A summary of the PSN updates is available in the 2026 PSN FAQ (PDF). Comments may be submitted to CDFW via email to FRGP@wildlife.ca.gov. The deadline for public comments is December 19, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.

CDFW will host an online Public Workshop (PDF) to discuss the 2026 solicitation and collect comments from the public on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

For more information visit CDFW's FRGP page.

The deadline to submit a proposal for CDFW’s Boating Access Grant Program is Friday, November 7, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. PST.

For more information, see the 2026-27 Boating Access Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) and CDFW's Boating Access page. All proposals must be submitted via the CDFW WebGrants portal.

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

CDFW will hold an online workshop this Thursday to provide an overview of the 2026/27 Boating Access solicitation (PDF), including eligible activities, program requirements, and granting process.

2026/27 Boating Access Workshop

October 2, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Workshop Agenda and Meeting Link (PDF)

For more information, please visit CDFW’s Boating Access page or contact BoatingAccess@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions.  

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting proposals for the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Boating Access Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF). Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m. on November 7, 2025, through the CDFW WebGrants Portal.

For more information, visit the CDFW Boating Access page.

CDFW will hold an online Public Workshop (PDF) on October 2, 2025, 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 2025/26 solicitation can be found in today’s press release.

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

The CDFW Invasive Mussel Response solicitation is open until May 23, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. PDT. Applications must be submitted electronically via CDFW’s WebGrants System. The grant guidelines, application preview, workshop presentation, and a questions and answers document can be found on CDFW’s golden mussel page.

Background:

• CDFW is offering $1 million in grant funding to boating facility operators to enhance efforts against invasive mussels, particularly the threat of golden mussels.
• This funding supports projects that help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive mussels in lakes, reservoirs and waterways, ensuring the long-term health of state waters.
• More information about golden mussels can be found in the CDFW press release issued April 16, 2025.

Open Solicitation: Golden Eagle Conservation Grant 2025-2026

CDFW is now accepting applications for projects under a one-time Golden Eagle Conservation Grant to promote golden eagle conservation primarily in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, as well as the Tehachapi Wind Resource Area in Kern County. The Public Solicitation Notice (PDF) outlines the background, eligibility information and grant requirements, schedule and review process, and includes Appendix A: Project Statement and Budget Worksheet (Word). 

Applications must be submitted by email with the subject line "Golden Eagle Conservation Grant 2025" to R3CESA@wildlife.ca.gov by June 16, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PST.

For questions or more information, please contact Brenda Blinn, Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor), at Brenda.Blinn@wildlife.ca.gov.  

New Funding Opportunity: Invasive Mussel Response

CDFW is offering $1 million in grant funding to boating facility operators to enhance efforts against invasive mussels, particularly the threat of golden mussels. This funding supports projects that help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive mussels in lakes, reservoirs and waterways, ensuring the long-term health of state waters. More information about golden mussels can be found in the CDFW press release issued April 16, 2025.

The grant solicitation and application link can be found on CDFW’s website. Applications must be submitted electronically via CDFW’s WebGrants System by May 23, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. PDT.

CDFW will host a webinar to discuss the grant program, application process, and answer questions.

Invasive Mussel Response Workshop

April 22, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Workshop agenda and meeting link (PDF)

Email Invasives@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions.  

The 2025 Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) solicitation is open until April 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

CDFW is now accepting full applications for projects under FRGP. The 2025 FRGP Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) (PDF) and 2025 FRGP Guidelines (PDF) outline the priorities and requirements to apply. Applications must be submitted via CDFW WebGrants.

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

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