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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Fisheries Restoration Grant Program

    Open Date
    Mar 1, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $14,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8534
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce funding opportunities under the 2022 Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) Proposal Solicitation Notice (Solicitation) for projects that lead to process-based restoration, enhancement, or protection of anadromous salmonid habitat.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    See Table 1 FRGP Focus Watersheds for eligibility.  Most coastal watersheds and some Central Valley watersheds that support salmonid's life history.

    View Full Grant Details: Fisheries Restoration Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Fisheries Restoration Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jan 5, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $16,838,993
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    68229
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce funding opportunities under the 2023 Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) Proposal Solicitation Notice (Solicitation) for projects that lead to process-based restoration, enhancement, or protection of anadromous salmonid habitat.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    See Table 1 FRGP Focus Watersheds (located in the PSN Guidelines) for eligibility.  Most coastal watersheds and some Central Valley watersheds that support salmonid's life history.

    View Full Grant Details: Fisheries Restoration Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Fisheries Restoration Grant Program

    Open Date
    Mar 2, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $14,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5563
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce funding opportunities under the 2021 Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) Proposal Solicitation Notice (Solicitation) for projects that lead to process-based restoration, enhancement, or protection of anadromous salmonid habitat.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    See Table 1 FRGP Focus Watersheds for eligibility.

    View Full Grant Details: Fisheries Restoration Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Fisheries Restoration Grant Program-2024

    Open Date
    Mar 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $18,600,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $2,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    44084
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce funding opportunities under the 2024 Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) Proposal Solicitation Notice (Solicitation) for projects that lead to process-based restoration, enhancement, or protection of anadromous salmonid habitat.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    See Table 1 FRGP Focus Watersheds for eligibility.  Most coastal watersheds and some Central Valley watersheds that support salmonid's life history.

    View Full Grant Details: Fisheries Restoration Grant Program-2024>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness Grant Program

    Open Date
    Sep 27, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $50,400,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4112
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Floodplain Management, Protection and Risk Awareness Grant Program supports local agency efforts to prepare for flooding events by providing financial assistance for flood risk reduction activities related to stormwater flooding, mudslides, and other flash flood related protections.  This Program will incorporate an increased focus on economically disadvantaged community assistance and multi-benefit project features.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Eligible projects must be located in a California watershed including coastal, alluvial fan, and riverine basins. However, Delta conveyance facility projects are excluded.

    View Full Grant Details: Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Forest and Watershed Health Directed Grants Program

    Open Date
    Jul 13, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1536
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Forest and Watershed Health Directed Grants Program aims to support projects that create or improve forest conditions that result in a combination of multiple watershed, ecosystem, and community benefits.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Conifer or mixed conifer forest within the in the Sierra Nevada Conservancy region established by the Conservancy's governing statutes.  The Sierra Nevada region stretches from Modoc County in the north to Kern County in the south and covers 25 million acres and all or part of 22 counties.

    View Full Grant Details: Forest and Watershed Health Directed Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Forest Biomass to Carbon-Negative Biofuels Pilot Program

    Open Date
    Sep 1, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $10,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    17456
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Create carbon-negative fuels from materials resulting from forest vegetation management. All eligible projects identify a California use of the hydrogen or liquid fuel to be created and have a lifecycle analysis of the carbon emitted and sequestered from the project, including any emissions from related transportation needs of bringing the feedstock materials to the facility and delivering resulting fuels and carbon dioxide to end uses

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    The funds are required to be awarded to pilot projects located within the Sierra Nevada.

    View Full Grant Details: Forest Biomass to Carbon-Negative Biofuels Pilot Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Forest Conservation

    Open Date
    May 10, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,300,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    10289
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Forest Conservation Program supports planning, acquisition, and restoration projects throughout California’s forests, consistent with the Board's Strategic Plan.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Forest Conservation>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Forest Conservation Program 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice

    Open Date
    Aug 16, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $18,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6619
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Program is seeking proposals for climate adaptation and resiliency projects that protect, restore, and improve upper watershed lands in the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Mountains, including forest lands, meadows, wetlands, chaparral, and riparian habitat.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects must be located within the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Mountains in California. An interactive map can be viewed on the Biogeographic Information and Observation System (BIOS).

    View Full Grant Details: Forest Conservation Program 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    FOREST HEALTH & WILDFIRE RESILIENCE PROGRAM

    Open Date
    Apr 14, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $12,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5908
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Conservancy’s Forest Health and Wildfire Resilience Program will fund approximately $12 million in grants for ready-to-implement projects that reduce the risk of wildfire on public and protected lands.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: FOREST HEALTH & WILDFIRE RESILIENCE PROGRAM>/span>