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Prop 68 Restoration Grant Programs (Rivers and Streams) is sponsored by California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). This grant opportunity supports projects focused on the restoration of rivers and streams for fisheries and wildlife, as well as the improvement of conditions for fish and wildlife in streams, rivers, wildlife refuges, wetland habitat areas, and estuaries.
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Proposition 68 Restoration Grant Programs Proposition 68 Restoration Grant Programs Note: This page provides background about CDFW Proposition 68 Grants. For the latest solicitation and current information about applying for Proposition 68 Restoration grants, visit the Concept Applications page .
The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, And Outdoor Access For All Act Of 2018 (Proposition 68) funding for CDFW grants for projects that: improve a community's ability to adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change improve and protect coastal and rural economies, agricultural viability, wildlife corridors, or habitat develop future recreational opportunities, or enhance drought tolerance, landscape resilience, and water retention The Project Solicitation and Evaluation Guidelines for Proposition 68 Grant Programs (PDF) (opens in new tab) were finalized in October 2019.
These Guidelines provide the basic requirements for project proposals; however, the information in the current solicitation supersedes any discrepancies among the documents.
The following entity types are eligible for funding by Proposition 68 grants: public agencies, non-profit organizations, public utilities, federally recognized Indian tribes, state Indian tribes listed on the Native American Heritage Commission's California Tribal Consultation List, and mutual water companies.
The CDFW Watershed Restoration Grants Branch distributes Proposition 68 funds on a competitive basis to projects that address these priorities: River and Stream Restoration - Restoration of rivers and streams for fisheries and wildlife Southern Steelhead Habitat Restoration - Restoration of Southern California Steelhead habitat Fish and Wildlife Habitat Restoration - Improvement of conditions for fish and wildlife in streams, rivers, wildlife refuges, wetland habitat areas, and estuaries Proposition 68 funds supports three types of projects: 1) planning, 2) implementation, and 3) acquisition projects.
For information about other CDFW grants, visit the main Grants page . Proposition 68 Guidelines (Final) (PDF) (opens in new tab) Proposition 68 Statute (opens in new tab) Proposition 68 Bond Accountability website (opens in new tab) Restoration Grant Resources WatershedGrants@wildlife. ca.
gov Watershed Restoration Grants Branch PO Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244-2090 WatershedGrants@wildlife. ca. gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public agencies, non-profit organizations, public utilities, federally recognized Indian tribes, state Indian tribes, and mutual water companies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Prop 68 Restoration Grant Programs (Rivers and Streams) is funded by California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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