Applicants will need to complete pre-application consultation (if required) and submit a complete written application packet and payment of the application fee to CDFW.
- A pre-application consultation is a free, risk reducing first step in the application process. It is intended to provide helpful guidance to prospective applicants to navigate the application process and provide preliminary feedback on EFP project proposals prior to submittal of the application. The quality and quantity of the information provided will have a direct impact on the ability of staff to understand the proposal and formulate appropriate and useful guidance.
- Pre-application consultation is required if the applicant is requesting: a Tier 2 or Tier 4 permit and/or permit fee reduction option; however, all prospective applicants are encouraged to contact CDFW to discuss their proposal prior to applying for an EFP.
There are no deadlines to apply for an EFP. To request a pre-application consultation meeting, contact the EFP Coordinator.
For more detailed information visit the EFP webpage.