Grant Application Opportunities and Notices

CDFW is now accepting Proposition 1 consultation requests for its 2022 solicitation. Requesting a consultation is optional and not required to apply. Potential applicants may use the Consultation Request Form to request a consultation with CDFW staff.

Consultations provide an opportunity to learn more about CDFW’s Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Program and ask questions of CDFW staff. CDFW encourages prospective applicants to request a consultation early, as appointments will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

The deadline to submit pre-applications for CDFW’s Proposition 1 North Coast Coho Recovery Solicitation is Thursday, September 30, 2021, by 4:00 p.m. PDT.

The 2021 North Coast Coho Recovery Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) outlines the solicitation priority and requirements to apply. Applications must be submitted via CDFW WebGrants.

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

CDFW recently hosted a public workshop on September 8, 2021, to provide an overview of the 2021 North Coast Coho Recovery Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) (PDF) pre-application process. The recording and presentation are now available. The FAQ document has also been updated. Links are provided below:

September 8, 2021 – Pre-Application workshop (YouTube)

Pre-Application Workshop Presentation (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)(PDF)

As a reminder, the deadline to submit a pre-application proposal is September 30, 2021, via CDFW WebGrants. Please contact WatershedGrants@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions.

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.

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.

CDFW is now accepting concept proposals and scheduling consultations for the Summer 2021 North Coast Coho Recovery Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) until July 31, 2021.

Additionally, CDFW will host a public workshop (PDF) to provide an overview of the concept proposal and project-specific consultation process on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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

CDFW awards $39 Million for Ecosystem and Watershed Restoration, Protection and Scientific Study Projects Statewide in response to the 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice.

General information about CDFW’s Proposition 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.

As a reminder, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is hosting two workshops focused on restoration granting and permitting under its Cutting the Green Tape initiative. This Friday, CDFW will provide an overview and seek feedback from the public on the development of a planned Summer 2021 Grant Solicitation focused on four watersheds within CDFW’s North Coast Salmon Project that will also pilot efficiencies developed under Cutting the Green Tape. Next week, a second workshop will focus on restoration permitting, including an overview of existing and new project-specific permitting options and case studies, led by CDFW permitting specialists.

• Summer 2021 Grant Solicitation Workshop: Friday, February 26, at 9:00 a.m., via webinar. Agenda and Meeting Details (PDF)
• Permitting Workshop: Tuesday, March 2, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., via webinar. Agenda and Meeting Details (PDF)

See the above Agendas for information about accessing the workshops. No registration or RSVP is necessary. We are looking forward to these workshops and hope our restoration community can join us and participate in the opportunity to provide feedback and learn more about these efforts.

The deadline to submit applications for CDFW’s Proposition 1 Grant Program is Friday, February 19, 2021 by 4:00 p.m. PDT.

The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) has been updated – please review first if you have a question. The 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice 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.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) invites the restoration community to participate in two upcoming workshops focused on restoration granting and permitting under its current Cutting the Green Tape initiative. The first meeting will provide an overview of CDFW’s planned Summer 2021 Grant Solicitation which will focus on four watersheds within CDFW’s North Coast Salmon Project and will pilot efficiencies developed under Cutting the Green Tape. The second workshop will focus on restoration permitting, including an overview of existing and new project-specific permitting options and case studies, led by CDFW permitting specialists.

• Summer 2021 Grant Solicitation Workshop: Friday, February 26, at 9:00 a.m., via webinar. Agenda and Meeting Details (PDF)
• Permitting Workshop: Tuesday, March 2, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., via webinar. Agenda and Meeting Details (PDF)

These workshops will provide an opportunity to provide the public an update on CDFW’s Cutting the Green Tape initiative, a collective effort to develop and implement improvements to our support of ecosystem restoration, including granting and permitting processes.