Grant Application Opportunities and Notices

CDFW released its Cannabis Restoration Grant Program, 2021 Final Watershed Remediation and Enhancement Solicitation (PDF) and is now open for applications. All applications must be submitted online at: watershedgrants.wildlife.ca.gov. The deadline for applications May 14, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. PDT.

CDFW will also host an online public workshop on April 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. PDT, to provide an overview of the WebGrants application process for the current Watershed Remediation and Enhancement Solicitation and to answer any questions. Details to follow and will be posted on the CRGP web page.

CDFW’s Cannabis Restoration Grant Program (CRGP) recently hosted a public workshop focused on the 2021 Draft Watershed Remediation and Enhancement Solicitation. The March 24, 2021 workshop presentation (PDF) is available. A recording of the presentation and a Frequently Asked Questions document will be posted on the CRGP website soon. Please check the website for updates.

As a reminder, the deadline for public comments on the 2021 Draft Watershed Remediation and Enhancement Solicitation is March 31, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. PDT. Comments can be emailed or mailed to: CDFW Cannabis Program, P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will host an online public workshop on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. PDT, to review the Cannabis Restoration Grant Program, 2021 Draft Watershed Remediation and Enhancement Solicitation (Solicitation) (PDF) and gather comments from the public.

Agenda and Workshop Details (PDF)

The deadline for public comments is Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. PDT. Comments may be submitted to canngrantprogram@wildlife.ca.gov.

Please visit CDFW’s Cannabis Restoration Grant Program web page for additional information, or email canngrantprogram@wildlife.ca.gov.

CDFW released its Cannabis Restoration Grant Program (CRGP), 2021 Draft Watershed Remediation and Enhancement Solicitation(Solicitation) (PDF) for public review and input. Comments may be submitted to canngrantprogram@wildlife.ca.gov. The deadline for public comments is Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at 4:00 PM PDT.

CDFW will also host an online public meeting on March 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. PDT, to provide an overview of the draft Solicitation and gather comments from the public. Details to follow and will be posted on the CRGP web page.

Thank you.

CDFW recently hosted two workshops as part of its current Cutting the Green Tape initiative – the recordings and presentations from these workshops are now available online. The February 26 workshop (YouTube) focused on CDFW’s planned Summer 2021 Grant Solicitation. The March 2 restoration permitting workshop (YouTube) covered a variety of topics related to CDFW’s existing and new restoration permitting tools.

Below are copies of the workshop presentations:

• Summer 2021 Grant Solicitation Workshop Presentation (PDF)
• Restoration Permitting Workshop Presentation (PDF)
• Landscape Conservation Planning Presentation (PDF)

Thank you everyone who took the time to log on and attend these workshops. Approximately 500 in total attended, providing a lot of great questions and valuable feedback. Check CDFW’s Cutting the Green Tape Website for upcoming news.

Please contact us with grant workshop related questions and comments at WatershedGrants@wildlife.ca.gov, and permitting related questions at restorationpermitting@wildlife.ca.gov.