Grant Application Opportunities and Notices

CDFW is now accepting applications for projects under the Upland Game Bird Account Grant Program, which benefit upland game bird populations and the habitats upon which they depend. The 2022 Upland Game Bird Account Grant Program Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) outlines the priorities and requirements to apply.

The deadline for applications is September 15, 2022, by 4:00 p.m. PT.

Additional information can be found on the Upland Game Bird Account Grants web page.

CDFW awards $26 Million for Ecosystem and Watershed Restoration, Protection and Scientific Study Projects Statewide in response to the 2022 Proposal Solicitation Notice.

General information about CDFW’s Prop. 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.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW), Cannabis Restoration Grant Program (CRGP) released the Public Land Cleanup and Remediation Solicitation and the Watershed Enhancement Solicitation, and they are both now open for application submissions in WebGrants.

For reference, a Microsoft Word version of the 2022 Public Land Cleanup and Remediation Application Template (Word) and a Microsoft Word version of the 2022 Watershed Enhancement Application Template (Word) are available. Due date for applications is June 3, 2022, at 4:00 PM in WebGrants.

The deadline to submit applications for CDFW’s Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) is Friday, April 15, 2022, by 3:00 p.m. PDT.

For more information, please see the 2022 PSN, 2022 Guidelines, and the FAQ (PDF). Applicants should refer to the Online Instructions (PDF) for information about how to complete the application and the Rich Text Format Application (Word) to help organize your application. Applications must be submitted via CDFW WebGrants.

Please visit CDFW’s FRGP website for additional information.

Today CDFW released its Cannabis Restoration Grant Program 2022 Draft Public Land Cleanup and Remediation Solicitation (PDF), as well as the 2022 Draft Watershed Enhancement Solicitation (PDF) for public review and input. Comments may be submitted to canngrantprogram@wildlife.ca.gov. The deadline for public comments is Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. PDT.

CDFW will also host an online public meeting (PDF) on April 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. PDT, to review the draft solicitations and gather comments from the public.

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