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Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO) is sponsored by Department of Fish and Wildlife. CDFW seeks high quality grant proposals that facilitate environmental sustainability of legal cannabis cultivation and addresses environmental impacts related to cannabis cultivation. Grants are provided through the Environmental Restoration and Protection Account pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 34019(f)(2)(A).
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Cannabis Restoration Grant Program (CRGP) is seeking Research and Innovation proposals from eligible applicants to evaluate environmental conditions and impacts relative to cannabis cultivation; produce resources for ecological and environmentally sound cultivation practices; facilitate environmental sustainability of legal cannabis cultivation; and overall, address environmental impacts related to cannabis cultivation in California.
The Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO) focuses on research and innovation across multiple disciplines. Projects may involve environmental research and/or technological innovation and may be qualitative and/or quantitative in scope.
Project proposals may focus on species and habitats, particularly Species of Greatest Conservation Need and Sensitive Natural Communities, and approaches for mitigating potentially adverse impacts of cannabis cultivation and related activities. All qualified eligible applicants are encouraged to submit environmental research and/or technological innovation proposals.
RIFO proposals may include one or more of the following Project Types as they relate to cannabis cultivation: water use, land management, native species, social dimensions and community engagement, and technological innovations. Proposals should focus on the following objectives: 1) Improve the collective understanding of how cannabis cultivation influences the environment.
2) Provide actionable solutions for mitigating adverse impacts of cannabis cultivation and related activities on the environment. 3) Address factors that support ecological or environmentally sound cultivation practices. 4) Contribute to the conservation of California’s fish, wildlife, and the habitats upon which they depend.
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Cannabis Restoration Grant Program EPIMS - Permitting Portal Cannabis Restoration Grant Program News Release: CDFW Cannabis Restoration Grant Program Funds Conservation Activities for Coho Salmon at Hatchery in Santa Cruz County Clean up, remediate, and restore habitats impacted by cannabis cultivation; Conduct research that benefits native species and promotes ecosystem resilience; Foster partnerships with tribes, non-profit organizations, and public agencies committed to protecting California’s natural resources.
If interested in grant funding, the first step is to contact CRGP staff at CannGrantProgram@wildlife. ca. gov .
Cannabis Restoration Grant Program Story Map Cleanup, Remediation and Watershed Enhancement (CRWE) CRWE funding facilitates environmental stewardship by supporting local partnerships and providing financial assistance for projects that support cleanup, remediation, and restoration of areas impacted by cultivation and related activities on public, private and tribal lands.
Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO) RIFO funding facilitates environmental sustainability of legal cannabis cultivation and addresses environmental impacts related to cannabis cultivation.
California's fish and wildlife are severely impacted by illicit cannabis cultivation practices, including unlawful water diversions, habitat destruction, poaching, and use of prohibited herbicides, rodenticides, and other environmental contaminants. Learn how cannabis cultivation can impact the environment .
In 2017, Assembly Bill 243 (Wood, Medical Marijuana) provided direction to CDFW to restore watersheds impacted by cannabis cultivation in key areas of coastal Northern California. CDFW awarded funds to four implementation projects, totaling approximately $1. 3 million, for refuse and infrastructure removal, and replanting efforts.
Beginning in 2017-2018, a portion of funds from the Environmental Restoration and Protection Account were set aside for CDFW for the cleanup, remediation, and restoration of environmental damage in watersheds affected by cannabis cultivation and related activities and to support local partnerships for this purpose. Frequently Asked Questions Who qualifies for CRGP funding?
The following entities are eligible to apply and receive CRGP funding: Public agencies within California (state agencies or departments, public universities and colleges, special districts, joint power authorities, counties, cities, or other political subdivisions of the state). Nonprofit Organizations qualified to do business in California, under Section 501(c), Title 26 of the United States Code.
To be considered an eligible nonprofit organization, an organization must have applied for tax-exempt status and received final approval from the IRS under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. Entities still in the application phase will not be considered eligible applicants. California Native American Tribes as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21073.
What projects qualify for grant funding? The eligibility requirements are detailed in the PSNs. Proposals submitted under the Cleanup, Restoration, and Watershed Enhancement PSN or the Research and Innovation Grant PSN that directly benefit species listed as endangered or threatened per the California Endangered Species Act will receive higher scores.
Proposals should also provide co-benefits, which may include implementation of actions described in species recovery plans, California’s 30X30 conservation framework, the State Wildlife Action Plan, or similar plans, and/or promote a local equity program. All grants require a monitoring and reporting plan as well as a long-term management plan as deliverables, if not included at the time of the grant application.
Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity Priorities: Cleanup and remediation of waste, contaminants, and infrastructure associated with illicit cannabis cultivation on public, private or tribal land, reduction of sediment delivery from road crossings, increased water conservation, and/or enhancement of wildlife communities impacted by cannabis activities.
Research and Innovation Grant Funding Opportunity Priorities: Improve the collective understanding of how cannabis cultivation influences the environment; provide actionable solutions for cannabis cultivation impacts on the environment; address environmental factors to support sustainable cultivation; and/or contribute to the conservation of California’s fish, wildlife, and the habitats upon which they depend.
Who funds the Cannabis Restoration Grant Program and how much money is available? Is there a limit to how much a grant can cover? Currently, there is no minimum or maximum grant award amount.
All project costs must be consistent with the purposes of the grant program and explicitly outlined in the grant agreement and adhered to as defined. CannGrantProgram@wildlife. ca.
gov Refuse and irrigation piping removed and organized (left and top right) for helicopter removal from the Bull Creek Watershed (bottom right). Photos courtesy of the Watershed Restoration Grant Program and Eel River Watershed Improvement Group. P.
O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244 canngrantprogram@wildlife. ca.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government. The following organizations are eligible to receive grant funding (Fish and Game Code, section 1501.5(b)): • Public agencies within California: • Nonprofit organizations qualified to do business in California, qualified under Section 501(c), Title 26 of the United States Code; • California Native American tribes as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21073. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO) 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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Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program is sponsored by Department of Fish and Wildlife. The Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) distributes federal funds through the Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program in coordination with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The objective of this Program is to help develop and implement state programs to conserve and recover federally threatened and endangered species. Applications must be developed in coordination with, and submitted by, a Department employee. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife receives grant funds from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (Traditional Section 6) to support conservation actions designed to further the recovery of species listed as threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act. CDFW staff, alone, or in collaboration with partner organizations, develop research and management projects to compete for this funding through the state's Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Program. Authority for CDFW to administer the Section 6 grant program is found in section 1501.5 of the Fish and Game Code. The primary objective of endangered species conservation and recovery grants is to support the development and implementation of state programs to conserve and recover federally threatened and endangered inland fish and wildlife species. Grant funds to support the conservation of certain marine species and anadromous fish species are administered through separate programs. Project proposals must be developed in close coordination with CDFW and USFWS biologists and identify a CDFW employee who will sponsor the project by administering the grant. Eligible projects are those which target recovery actions for species listed as threatened or endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Applicants must provide a minimum of 25% of the total project cost in non-federal matching funds or in-kind services.
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.
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.