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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Environmental Enhancement Fund – Fall 2022

    Open Date
    Sep 1, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    13607
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The objective of this grant program is to award grants to nonprofit organizations, cities, counties, cities and counties, districts, state agencies, and departments; and, to the extent permitted by federal law, to federal agencies to support environmental enhancement projects located within or immediately adjacent to waters of the state.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects located within or immediately adjacent to waters of the state, as defined in California Government Code (of Section 8670.3).

    View Full Grant Details: Environmental Enhancement Fund – Fall 2022>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund

    Open Date
    Nov 15, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $50,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $5,000 – $20,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    15503
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Pursuant to the George H. W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Educational Fund and Fish and Game Code Section 1501.5(b), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has established a competitive grant program to fund projects that supports state and local efforts to educate and engage California’s Hispanic communities in metrocentric settings through bilingual, multigenerational, and multigendered programs, classes and fishing and boating activities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Project activities must be conducted in California (out of state projects are not eligible).

    In addition, an applicant's programs shall be Metro-centric: Program will encourage focus in California metropolitan areas.

    View Full Grant Details: George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2023 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6)

    Open Date
    Jan 4, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $21,637,999
    Estimated Low/High
    $10,000 – $21,637,999
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    16571
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Funds to support land acquisition projects in support of approved Habitat Conservation Plans that will conserve habitat for eligible species in perpetuity.

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

    Statewide voluntary conservation efforts.

    View Full Grant Details: 2023 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2023 Endangered Species Conservation Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Conservation Planning Assistance (Nontraditional Section 6)

    Open Date
    Jan 4, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $8,362,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $10,000 – $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    16565
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Support the development of new, or the renewal or amendment of existing, Habitat Conservation Plans, Safe Harbor Agreements, and Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances.

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

    Statewide voluntary conservation efforts.

    View Full Grant Details: 2023 Endangered Species Conservation Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Conservation Planning Assistance (Nontraditional Section 6)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grants (Section 6)- 2023

    Open Date
    Dec 22, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    16457
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife distributes federal funds for threatened and endangered species conservation and recovery through the Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program in coordination with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The primary objective of this Program is to help develop and implement state programs to conserve and recover federally threatened and endangered species.

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

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grants (Section 6)- 2023>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California State Duck Stamp Project Proposal Solicitation Notice FY 2023-24

    Open Date
    Nov 21, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,135,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    15737
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The funds can only be used for projects approved by the Fish and Game Commission (Commission) for the purpose of protecting, preserving, restoring, enhancing, and developing migratory waterfowl breeding and wintering habitat, evaluating habitat projects, and conducting waterfowl resource assessments and other waterfowl related research. These funds also may be used to reimburse nonprofit organizations for completed habitat projects.

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects may occur on state or federal lands in California.

    View Full Grant Details: California State Duck Stamp Project Proposal Solicitation Notice FY 2023-24>/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

    California National Archery in the Schools Program (CalNASP) Equipment Grant

    Open Date
    Feb 6, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,200
    Estimated Low/High
    $3,200
    Funds Disbursement
    Other
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    G2298002
    Portal ID
    17465
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CalNASP is an affiliate of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP™)—a non-profit, international style archery program dedicated to providing students in grades 4-12 the opportunity to learn and participate in target archery.
    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) oversees the CalNASP program and trains teachers to use NASP certified equipment and lesson plans.

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects may occur on state or federal lands. The CalNASP grant is for equipment only. No funds will be distributed directly to schools. Funds will be used to purchase equipment, and equipment will be delivered directly to schools. 

    View Full Grant Details: California National Archery in the Schools Program (CalNASP) Equipment Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2023 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program and 30 X 30 Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jun 5, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $29,076,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Other
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    30674
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant (NCCP LAG) Program and the 30x30 Grant Program are intended to assist local public and non-profit entities with the highest priority tasks needed to implement NCCPs, and for projects associated with the planning and implementation of NCCPs and/or Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs).

     

     

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

    Proposals must address the highest priority tasks associated with the implementation of approved NCCPs and/or HCPs in California. Projects may occur on state or federal lands.

    View Full Grant Details: 2023 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program and 30 X 30 Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Grants

    Open Date
    Aug 17, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $575,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    44762
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has established a competitive grant program to support and advance the recovery and rehabilitation of injured, sick, or orphaned wildlife, and conservation education. Funding for this grant program is provided from the Native California Wildlife Rehabilitation Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund established pursuant to Section 18749.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

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

    Projects may occur anywhere in the State of Caifornia.

    View Full Grant Details: California Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Grants>/span>