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Restoration Grant Opportunities from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is a suite of competitive grant programs that fund habitat restoration, conservation, and ecosystem protection projects throughout California.
Programs include Drought and Salmon Resilience funding for riparian and aquatic habitat restoration, Climate Change Adaptation grants for degraded water and habitat conditions, Wetlands and Mountain Meadows Restoration, and wildlife connectivity initiatives.
Additional funding streams include Proposition 1 and Proposition 68 bond-funded grants for watershed protection, steelhead and fishery habitat restoration, and wetlands restoration for greenhouse gas reduction. Eligible applicants include conservation organizations, local governments, Tribal Nations, academic institutions, and state agencies.
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General Grant Program Guidelines (PDF) Restoration Grant Programs Drought - Protecting Salmon Funding for planning and implementation projects that enhance resiliency to drought and climate change through restoration, protection, or enhancement of riparian and aquatic habitat and river channels, reconnection of historical flood plains, or improvements to ecological functions.
Addressing Climate Impacts Funding for projects addressing urgent degrading water and habitat conditions due to climate change impacts. Wetlands and Mountain Meadows Restoration Funding for Mountain Meadows and non-coastal Wetlands restoration consistent with the Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy and Pathways to 30x30 .
Funding to support connectivity projects that advance multi-benefit and nature-based solutions, consistent with the State Wildlife Action Plan , the California Wildlife Barriers Report , and the Fish Passage Annual Legislative Report. Bond funding to support multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects. Visit the Proposition 1 page for more information.
Bond funding to restore and protect rivers and streams in support of fisheries and wildlife; restore Southern California Steelhead habitat; improve conditions for fish and wildlife in streams, rivers, wildlife refuges, wetland habitat areas, and estuaries. Visit the Proposition 68 page for more information. Wetlands Restoration for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program Funding to restore and enhance wetlands and watershed ecosystems.
This program is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, improving public health and the environment, and providing meaningful benefits to the most disadvantaged and low-income communities and households. Visit the Wetlands Restoration for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program page for more information.
CDFW’s Cutting the Green Tape program is a statewide effort, representing the department’s environmental permitting and grant funding programs with added support from its general counsel and executive leadership. This program is leading efforts to develop and implement improvements to the way the department issues permit and administers its grant programs, to accelerate the pace and scale of restoration throughout the state.
We're ready to help you with your project. Contact us at RestorationPermitting@wildlife. ca.
gov . Restoration Grants Story Map Funded Project Highlights The presentation slides (PDF) from the February 2023 workshop are now available. WatershedGrants@wildlife.
ca. gov Watershed Restoration Grants Branch PO Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244-2090 WatershedGrants@wildlife. ca.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Unless otherwise limited, eligible applicants include Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies. Other entities may work as subcontractors for an eligible applicant. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Restoration Grant Opportunities (California Department of Fish and Wildlife) 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.
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The FWS Coastal Program (F26AS00069) and Partners for Fish and Wildlife (F26AS00068) close September 30, 2026 with a combined $21 million and 650 anticipated awards. Both list broad eligibility and zero cost share. Both also require contact with a local program office before you write a word — which makes this a FY2027 positioning story, not an October deadline story.
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