Below are some of the CDFW administered grants where Tribes are eligible entities. Select a program to learn more or visit the California Grants Portal for current funding opportunities. For all of CDFW administered grant, visit the Grants Opportunities page.
Office of Cannabis Grants
Committed to promoting ecosystem restoration and ecological health throughout California, CRGP currently offers approximately $20 million under two funding opportunities:
Funding is available to California Native American tribes, public agencies within California, and nonprofit organizations qualified to do business in California. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Questions may be directed to the CRGP program, canngrantprogram@wildlife.ca.gov.
Office Oil Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) Grants
An ongoing grant of up to $45,000 for the purchase of an oil spill emergency response trailer. The grant is available to Native American tribes, counties, cities and special districts.
See the Response Equipment Grant Program page for further details, including FAQs and the one-page grant application.
Native American Preparedness Grant Program
Supports California Native American tribes in preparing for and enhancing emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts while protecting their ancestral lands and communities from oil spills.
OSPR is currently accepting grant applications from California Native American Tribes listed on the Contact List maintained by the Native American Heritage Commission.
Questions about either OSPR grant program may be directed to Cindy Murphy, OSPR Tribal Coordinator, cindy.murphy@wildlife.ca.gov, (916) 616-4515.