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Find similar grantsCommunity Wetland Restoration Grant Program is sponsored by Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project. Provides funding for community-based restoration projects in coastal wetlands and stream corridors in Southern California, promoting community involvement and education.
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Community Wetland Restoration Grant Program - Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project Community Wetland Restoration Grant Program Small grants for community-based wetland restoration projects with an educational component The 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Community Wetland Restoration Grant Program is OPEN until August 1, 2026. Click the APPLY button below for more information on how to apply.
The Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project’s (WRP) Community Wetland Restoration Grant Program (CWRGP) provides funding for community-based restoration projects in coastal wetlands and along coastal stream corridors in the Southern California region. Over the past 20 years, the CWRGP has successfully completed over 180 community-based projects with over $4 million spent or currently obligated on project implementation.
Initiated by the State Coastal Conservancy, Earth Island Institute funded the CWRGP from 2002-2012. From 2012 to 2014, the State Coastal Conservancy and the Wildlife Conservation Board also funded the CWRGP. Earth Island Institute continued funding the Program in 2015 and 2016.
From 2017-2025 the program was funded and supported by the Wildlife Conservation Board, State Coastal Conservancy, the Earth Island Institute, and the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy. The CWRGP welcomes partnerships with agencies, foundations, and individuals to bring new funding and resources to this critical and highly successful program.
This program supports achieving Goals 1-3 of the WRP Regional Strategy 2018 , by restoring coastal wetlands, streams, adjacent habitats, and other non-tidal wetlands. The program has a specific emphasis on Objective 1 of Goal 3: Support Community-Based Restoration Projects.
The goals of the program are to build local capacity to plan and implement wetland restoration projects; promote community involvement in wetland restoration activities; and foster education about wetland ecosystems. Projects funded through the program must include educational and community involvement elements as strong components of the project. Questions?
Contact Kellan Warner at kellan. warner@scc. ca.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Southern California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Community Wetland Restoration Grant Program are due August 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Community Wetland Restoration Grant Program is funded by Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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