Grant Application Opportunities and Notices

CDFW is now accepting full applications for projects under the Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP). The 2026 FRGP Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) (PDF) and 2026 FRGP Guidelines (PDF) outline the priorities and requirements to apply. The full application phase is open until June 4th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST. Applications must be submitted via CDFW WebGrants.

For more information, please see the 2026 PSN, 2026 Guidelines, and the 2026 PSN FAQ (PDF). Applicants should refer to the 2026 PSN Application Forms Template (Word) to help organize your application.

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

Please share this solicitation. Particularly, with someone who you think has never heard of or applied to FRGP.
 

CDFW will hold an online workshop to assist applicants in understanding the Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) 2026 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) (PDF) and Guidelines (PDF).

2026 PSN Workshop
Feb 4, 2026, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Workshop Agenda and Meeting Link (PDF)

For more information, please visit CDFW's FRGP PSN page or contact FRGP@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions.  

The CDFW Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) is pleased to announce the 2026 FRGP Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN). The 2026 PSN includes an optional concept proposal phase that will be open from January 13, 2026, through March 2, 2026. The full PSN application phase will be open March 3, 2026. The deadline to apply is April 16, 2026, 3:00 p.m.

As of 2026, all proposals requesting $2 million or more are required to submit a concept proposal to be eligible for the full proposal.

Applicants must apply online using WebGrants. For more information, please see the links below.

•  FRGP PSN Page
• 2026 FRGP Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF)
• FRGP Guidelines (PDF)
• 2026 PSN FAQs (PDF)

CDFW will hold an online public workshop on February 4, 2026, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm to provide an overview of the solicitation. Workshop attendance is not a requirement for submitting a proposal.

• Workshop Agenda and Meeting Link (PDF)

A list of projects funding through the 2025 FRGP PSN can be found in a recent CDFW press release.

Contact FRGP@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions.

CDFW will host an online Public Workshop (PDF) to discuss the 2026 Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) solicitation and collect comments from the public on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Background:

• The 2026 FRGP Draft Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) and Guidelines (PDF) are available for public comment.
• A summary of the PSN updates is available in the 2026 PSN FAQ (PDF).
• Comments may be submitted to CDFW via email to FRGP@wildlife.ca.gov.
• The deadline for public comments is December 19, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.

For more information visit CDFW's FRGP page.

The 2026 FRGP Draft Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF) and Guidelines (PDF) are available for public comment. A summary of the PSN updates is available in the 2026 PSN FAQ (PDF). Comments may be submitted to CDFW via email to FRGP@wildlife.ca.gov. The deadline for public comments is December 19, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.

CDFW will host an online Public Workshop (PDF) to discuss the 2026 solicitation and collect comments from the public on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

For more information visit CDFW's FRGP page.