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2026 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program is sponsored by Department of Fish and Wildlife. The Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant (NCCP LAG) Program is intended to assist local public agencies, tribes, and non-profit organizations with the highest priority tasks needed to implement NCCPs.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks proposals for highest priority projects associated with the implementation of an NCCP. The intention of this Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP) is to solicit proposals of the highest quality that are consistent with the goals of the NCCP Program.
To help achieve this intention, the PSP provides guidance on Applicant eligibility, the grant process and deadlines, and application and submission procedures. Proposals must address the highest priority tasks associated with the implementation of an NCCP such as: Management Activities: Immediate management actions on newly acquired NCCP reserve lands.
Restoration/Enhancement: Restoration or enhancement of habitats or species populations on NCCP reserve lands. Monitoring: Design and implementation of biological monitoring programs identified in an NCCP, including the establishment of sampling methods, monitoring plots, data collection, management, and analysis. Reserve Management Plans: Development and implementation of individual reserve management plans.
Mapping: New or updated mapping in support of NCCP management or monitoring activities, such as vegetation community mapping. Targeted Studies for Adaptive Management: Studies to evaluate management actions for covered habitats or species, and whether such actions are meeting stated goals or require adjustments through adaptive management.
Other: Other non-land acquisition priority tasks, identified by the applicant and implementing partners, which are needed to ensure effective implementation of the NCCP. This solicitation opens on June 1st, 2026, and closes at 8:00 pm (PDT) July 31st, 2026.
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Grants for NCCPs and HCPs Grants for NCCPs and HCPs The 2026 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program solicitation is now open . The Proposal Solicitation Package and application template are linked below. Proposals are due to the Habitat Conservation Planning Branch by 8:00 pm on July 31st, 2026 .
Submit completed proposals to nccp@wildlife. ca. gov .
Late proposals cannot be accepted. CDFW sponsors several grant programs to assist in funding NCCPs and Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs). Three of these important programs are administered by the Habitat Conservation Planning Branch.
The NCCP Local Assistance Grant (LAG) Program provides state funds for urgent tasks associated with the implementation of approved NCCPs or NCCPs anticipated to be approved within 12 months of grant application. CDFW is also the state sponsor of the federal ESA Nontraditional Section 6 Grant Programs .
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) offers funding through the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund to support conservation planning and purchases of vital habitat for threatened and endangered fish, wildlife, and plant species. The grants are authorized by Section 6 of the Endangered Species Act .
Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grants NCCP Local Assistance Grants The Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant (NCCP LAG) Program was created to assist local public and non-profit entities in the implementation NCCPs throughout California. The grant program seeks proposals that address the highest priority tasks associated with the implementation of an NCCP.
The 2026 NCCP LAG solicitation is now open . The Proposal Solicitation Package and application template are linked below. Proposals are due to the Habitat Conservation Planning Branch by 8:00 pm on July 31st, 2026 .
Submit completed proposals to nccp@wildlife. ca. gov .
Late proposals cannot be accepted.
Potential LAG applicants may find it useful to look at examples of past NCCP LAG-funded projects Endangered Species Act Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Grant Programs (Nontraditional Section 6) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) administers four grant programs through the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF) and authorized through Section 6 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 .
There are three Nontraditional Section 6 grants available: Conservation Planning Assistance (CPA; see below), Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition (HCPLA; see below), and Recovery Plan Land Acquisition (RLA) (coordinated by the CDFW Wildlife Branch ).
The fourth type of Section 6 Grant available is known as the Traditional Section 6 Program and supports recovery projects for Threatened and Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery , and is also administered by the CDFW Wildlife Branch . CDFW and local partners have been very successful in the national competition for Nontraditional Section 6 grant funds.
A combination of these factors for most California plans has led to significant Nontraditional Section 6 Conservation Planning Assistance and HCP Land Acquisition (PDF) grants to California each year.
Conservation Planning Assistance Program The Conservation Planning Assistance (CPA) Grant program provides funding to States to support the development of new Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs) and Conservation Benefit Agreements (CBAs; formerly referred to as Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances). Funding may also be used to support the renewal or amendment of existing HCPs or CBAs.
The development of HCPs that include only candidate or at-risk species (i.e., no Federally listed species covered by the HCP), such that the HCP would be in place if the species is listed, is also supported through this program. Funding may be used to support development and planning activities such as document preparation, public outreach, baseline species surveys, habitat assessments, and inventories.
The preparation of environmental compliance review documents, such as National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), is also an eligible use of grant funds. For CBAs, outreach, coordination, and administrative costs associated with the implementation of permitted agreements is also an eligible use of funds this year.
FY25 CPA Funding Opportunity Announcement includes information on eligibility and approved uses of these grants. The FY25 CPA Grant Opportunity is now closed. Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Program The Endangered Species Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition (HCPLA) Grant Program provides funding to States and Territories for the acquisition of federally listed and at-risk species habitat in support of approved HCPs.
Grants do not fund any mitigation required of an HCP permittee but are instead intended to support land purchases that complement actions associated with the HCP. FY25 HCPLA Funding Opportunity Announcement includes information on eligibility and approved uses of these grants. The FY25 HCPLA Grant Opportunity is now closed.
Grant Solicitation Information and Templates NCCP Local Assistance Grants The 2026 NCCP LAG solicitation is now open .
2026 NCCP LAG Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP) (PDF) 2026 NCCP LAG Proposal Application Form (Word) Conservation Planning Assistance Templates Sample HCP Planning Assistance Proposal (Project Narrative) Template (Word) Sample Budget Template (Excel) Sample Third Party Donation Letter (Word) HCP Land Acquisition Template Sample HCPLA Proposal (Project Narrative) Template (Word) Sample Budget Template (Excel) Sample Third Party Donation Letter (Word) Habitat Conservation Planning Branch P.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government. Eligible applicants include public agencies, tribes, and non-profit organizations that have an interest in assisting with the execution of Eligible Projects. Entities outside California are eligible to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for 2026 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program are due July 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
2026 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program is funded by Department of Fish and Wildlife. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.