Grant Application Opportunities and Notices

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting concept proposal applications for projects under the Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP). The 2024 FRGP Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) (PDF) and 2024 FRGP Guidelines (PDF) outlines the priorities and requirements to apply. The concept proposal application phase is open until March 4th, 2024. The Full application opens March 5 through April 18, 2024. Applications must be submitted via CDFW WebGrants.

For more information, please see the 2024 PSN, 2024 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.

CDFW will be hosting several PSN workshops to assist applicants in understanding the requirements of the PSN and Guidelines. Information on the date and time of each workshop is available on FRGP’s Solicitation Page.

Finally, please share this solicitation, particularly, with someone who you think has never heard of or applied to FRGP.

Thank you!

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.