Department of Fish and Wildlife

Open programs19

1. Wildlife Corridors Nature Based Solutions

   The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers the Wildlife Corridors Nature Based Solutions grant to support projects enhancing connectivity for fish and wildlife through nature-based solutions in California.

   Research ProjectEnvironment & Water

   Deadline

   Mar 15, 2028

   Amount

   $42,000,000

2. Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program

   The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers the Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program to support livestock producers affected by wolves.

   OtherAgriculture, Animal Services, Environment & Water

   Deadline

   Jun 30, 2029

   Amount

   $600,000

3. California National Archery in the Schools Program 2026 (CalNASP) Equipment Grant

   The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers the CalNASP Equipment Grant to provide new California K–12 schools with starter archery equipment kits for integrating the National Archery in the Schools Program into physical education curricula.

   OtherDisadvantaged Communities; Education; Parks & Recreation

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   Not listed

4. Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO)

   The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers Research and Innovation Funding through the Cannabis Restoration Grant Program to support environmental research and technological innovation addressing the impacts of legal cannabis cultivation.

   OtherAgriculture; Environment & Water; Science, Technology, and Research & Development

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   Not listed

5. Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity

   The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering up to $20 million in grants through the Cannabis Restoration Grant Program (CRGP) to support projects aimed at enhancing watersheds and communities impacted by cannabis cultivation.

   Research ProjectEnvironment & Water

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $20,000,000

6. Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity

   The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers statewide grants through the Environmental Restoration and Protection Account for planning, implementation, cleanup, remediation, and watershed enhancement projects addressing impacts from cannabis cultivation.

   OtherEnvironment & Water

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   Not listed

7. Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant

   The Department of Fish and Wildlife, through the Office of Spill Prevention and Response Program, offers the Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant to support California Native American tribes in enhancing emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts, specifically focusing on protecting ancestral lands and communities from oil spills.

   Research ProjectEnvironment & Water

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $10,000

8. Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant

   The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response offers the Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant to support California Native American tribes in strengthening emergency preparedness, oil-spill response, and recovery efforts while protecting ancestral lands and communities.

   OtherDisaster Prevention & Relief; Environment & Water

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   Not listed

9. Nature Based Solutions – Wildlife Corridors

   The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers approximately $42 million in state funding for connectivity planning and implementation projects that advance nature-based, multi-benefit solutions and wildlife and fish corridor efforts.

   OtherEnvironment & Water

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   Not listed

10. Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response offers the Local Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Program to fund pre-positioned response equipment that protects economic and environmental resources near state waters.

    OtherDisaster Prevention & Relief; Environment & Water

    Deadline

    Not listed

    Amount

    Not listed

11. Proposition 1 Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers Proposition 1 Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration grants for multi-benefit projects that protect and restore ecosystems and watersheds benefiting the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, including Suisun Marsh.

    OtherEnvironment & Water

    Deadline

    Not listed

    Amount

    Not listed

12. Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant Program

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grants to support multi-benefit water quality, river, and watershed protection and restoration projects of statewide importance outside the Delta.

    OtherEnvironment & Water

    Deadline

    Not listed

    Amount

    Not listed

13. Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Opportunities – (Including Severely Disadvantaged Communities)

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers Proposition 68 grants to restore and protect rivers, streams, forests, meadows, and other habitats that support fisheries and wildlife while improving climate resilience, water retention, and recreational opportunities.

    OtherEnvironment & Water

    Deadline

    Not listed

    Amount

    Not listed

14. Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Program

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grants to support projects that improve fish and wildlife conditions and strengthen climate resilience, habitat protection, water retention, and future recreational opportunities.

    OtherEnvironment & Water

    Deadline

    Not listed

    Amount

    Not listed

15. Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams grants to restore and protect rivers, streams, forests, meadows, and related habitats that support fisheries and wildlife, climate resilience, and recreational opportunities.

    OtherEnvironment & Water

    Deadline

    Not listed

    Amount

    Not listed

16. Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program – Klamath-Trinity Watershed

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams grants to restore and protect rivers, streams, fisheries, and wildlife in the Klamath-Trinity Watershed.

    OtherEnvironment & Water

    Deadline

    Not listed

    Amount

    Not listed

17. Proposition 68 Southern Steelhead Grant Program

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers Proposition 68 grants to restore Southern California steelhead habitat in alignment with state and federal recovery plans.

    OtherEnvironment & Water

    Deadline

    Not listed

    Amount

    Not listed

18. Upland Game Bird Account Grant

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers Upland Game Bird Account grants to fund habitat conservation, land acquisition, species-benefit projects, and expanded public hunting opportunities in California.

    OtherEnvironment & Water; Science, Technology, and Research & Development

    Deadline

    Not listed

    Amount

    Not listed

19. Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers the Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program to help livestock producers recover costs associated with direct livestock deaths or injuries caused by confirmed or probable wolf depredation.

    OtherAgriculture; Animal Services; Environment & Water

    Deadline

    Not listed

    Amount

    Not listed

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