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The Environmental Enhancement Fund (EEF) grant program is administered by CDFW's Office of Spill Prevention and Response.
The objective of this grant program is to award grants to nonprofit organizations, cities, counties, cities and counties, districts, state agencies, departments, federally recognized tribes; 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.
An enhancement project is a project that acquires habitat for preservation, or improves habitat quality and ecosystem function above baseline conditions, and that meets all of the following requirements: Is located within or immediately adjacent to waters of the state, as defined in California Government Code (of Section 8670. 3); Has measurable outcomes within a predetermined timeframe.
Is designed to acquire, restore, or improve habitat or restore ecosystem function, or both, to benefit fish and wildlife. The Environmental Enhancement Fund is not accepting applications at this time. Please check back for future announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) EEF Grant Program Guidance (PDF) Final reports for completed projects funded through the EEF Grants Program can be found here: Completed EEF Projects List (PDF) (opens in new tab) Environmental Enhancement Committee (EEC) The Lempert-Keene-Seastrand Act (CA Govt Code § 8670. 72) requires that funded projects be selected by The Environmental Enhancement Committee.
The Committee consists of the following members: The CDFW-OSPR Administrator. Position currently held by Heather Geldart . A public member, to be appointed by the administrator, who shall be an officer or elected leader of a statewide nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is the protection and/or enhancement of natural resources.
Position currently held by Stephanie Tom Coupe , Senior Director, IDEA, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). The Executive Officer of the State Coastal Conservancy. Position currently held by Amy Hutzel .
EEC Meeting Agendas and Meeting Minutes Shane. Keefauver@wildlife. ca.
gov Office of Spill Prevention and Response Mailing: P. O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244-2090 (916) 375-8580 for OSPR Information Email OSPR | Office Locations (800) 852-7550 or (800) OILS-911
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations involved in environmental enhancement projects in California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Environmental Enhancement Fund is funded by California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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