Grant Application Opportunities and Notices

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) 2024 Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Program Grant application period opened today, December 20, 2023. Application packages must be uploaded to the Federal Assistance Services by CDFW grant leads by 5:00 p.m., January 29, 2024. Proposals must be approved and signed by the appropriate CDFW Regional Manager or Branch Chief prior to submission. See the Proposal Solicitation Notice for submission directions.

The deadline to submit a proposal for CDFW’s Boating Access Grant Program has been extended to Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. PST.

For more information, please see the 2024 Boating Access Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF). All proposals must be submitted via CDFW WebGrants portal.

The recording of the October 4, 2023, Boating Access Public Workshop (Video) is now available, along with a copy of the presentation slides (PDF). Additionally, A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF) is available.

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

The deadline to submit a proposal for CDFW’s Boating Access Grant Program is Friday, November 3, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. PST.

For more information, please see the 2024 Boating Access Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF). All proposals must be submitted via CDFW WebGrants portal.

The recording of the October 4, 2023, Boating Access Public Workshop (Video) is available, along with a copy of the presentation slides (PDF) and a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF) document.

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

CDFW is now accepting proposals for projects under its Boating Access Grant Program. The 2024 Boating Access Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) outlines the priorities and requirements to apply. CDFW’s Boating Access Grant Program provides funding for projects that increase access to recreational boating opportunities across California's waterways.

The deadline for Proposals is November 3, 2023, by 4:00 p.m. PDT. Proposals must be submitted via CDFW WebGrants portal.

CDFW will host an online Public Solicitation Workshop (PDF), on October 4, 2023, at 10:30 am to provide an overview of the program including eligible activities, program requirements and the grant process. The workshop is optional and not required to apply.

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

CDFW is now accepting proposals under the FY23-24 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant and 30x30 Grant solicitation. Up to $29 million will be available for projects associated with the planning and implementation of Natural Community Conservation Plans (NCCP) and/or Habitat Conservation Plans, which also includes land acquisition projects.

The Proposal Solicitation Package (PDF) (PSP) outlines eligibility, timelines, and application requirements. The application templates are available on the Department’s NCCP Grants webpage at: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Planning/NCCP/Grants.

The deadline for applications is August 4, 2023, by 5:00 p.m.

CDFW will be hosting a virtual public meeting to assist applicants in understanding the requirements of the PSP on June 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. To register, please email nccp@wildlife.ca.gov.