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Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program is sponsored by Department of Fish and Wildlife. The purpose of the grant is to help mitigate the impact of wolves on livestock producers in California.
The Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program has established three primary areas of need and compensation; direct livestock loss from wolf depredation, the use nonlethal deterrent tools, and the compensation for indirect loss or affects from wolves on livestock.
The Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program has three “prongs”, or potential grant opportunities, for eligible applicants: direct loss compensation, nonlethal deterrent methods support, and indirect loss compensation. This grant opportunity involves the first prong, direct loss compensation, in which producers can be compensated for direct livestock loss (death, injury) due to confirmed or probable wolf depredation.
Wolf depredation is determined during an investigation and documented by CDFW on a Livestock Loss Determination form. Each reported depredation incident is unique and requires a case-by-case analysis of the evidence, context, and other factors that inform the determination process.
CDFW strives to conduct investigations as soon as reasonably possible to preserve physical evidence and gather information from producers and potential eyewitnesses.
Wolf depredation is “confirmed” when there is physical evidence that an animal was injured or killed by a wolf and “probable” when there is sufficient evidence to suggest wolf predation (e.g., evidence of predation and evidence that wolves were likely present at the time of injury or death), but not enough evidence to confirm it.
Upon issuance of compensation for a direct loss, producers will be expected to consult with the Department to evaluate and implement a deterrent strategy that may be beneficial in reducing wolf-livestock conflict. The deterrent tools and/or actions implemented as part of this strategy may be eligible for compensation under the program’s second prong, if and when sufficient funds are available.
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CDFW Wolf Livestock Compensation Grants CDFW Wolf Livestock Compensation Grants WLCP Focused Stakeholder Group On February 23, 2026, CDFW started a process to begin evaluating California's Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program (WLCP).
A workshop was held to begin conversations with a focused group of stakeholder representatives to identify a process for evaluating the existing WLCP to better inform, and potentially adjust, future program implementation.
The individuals invited include representatives from: The California Farm Bureau, California Cattlemen's Association, Western Landowners Alliance, California Wool Growers Association, Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), University of California Berkeley (UCB), Defenders of Wildlife, California Wolf Foundation, California Center for Biological Diversity, Working Circle, USDA APHIS Wildlife Services, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Proposed Timelines for Evaluating the WLCP Through March, 2026, CDFW will work with UCCE and UCB to evaluate the use of a questionnaire to solicit input regarding the existing WLCP. This team will determine the purpose of the questionnaire, what it will seek input on, who the recipients should be, and what the timeline is for use in this process.
Beginning in March, 2026, CDFW will continue to meet with the identified stakeholder interest group representatives to have focuses discussions on Prongs 1, 2, and 3 of the existing WLCP to identify potential modifications. Concurrently, the stakeholder interest groups will conduct outreach with their members to solicit input and suggestions for discussion at each of the Prong 1, 2, and 3 focused workshops.
CDFW encourages the public to reach out to their respective interest groups to engage in these processes to help inform our efforts; however, suggestions and comments can also be submitted directly to wolfcompensation@wildlife. ca. gov at any time.
Beginning in May 2026, CDFW will hold four public meetings in counties with wolf presence. CDFW will work with stakeholder interest group representatives and counties to best identify where these meetings will be held and when. CDFW will share information once the details are finalized.
At these meetings, CDFW will present potential revisions to the WLCP, as identified through the stakeholder interest group workshops, receive feedback, and solicit additional input on any potential gaps. CDFW remains committed to supporting communities impacted by gray wolves and the successful management of the species statewide. 2.
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2026 CDFW Presentation (PDF) 8. 26. 2026 Workshop #6 Meeting Agenda (PDF) CDFW continues accepting Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program applications for Direct Loss (Prong 1).
CDFW is currently prioritizing direct loss compensation and is not seeking applications for non-lethal deterrents (Prong 2) or pay for presence (Prong 3). Livestock producers who have had a “confirmed” or “probable” wolf depredation on or after July 1, 2024, may submit a completed Livestock Loss Application (PDF) form to wolfcompensation@wildlife. ca.
gov . Suspected wolf depredations are investigated in the field and final determinations are made by CDFW. The determination for each investigation is published in a Wolf-Livestock Depredation Report on CDFW’s gray wolf webpage .
Beginning in August 2026, through a partnership with CDFW, the California Bountiful Foundation (under the auspices of the California Farm Bureau) will issue payments of state funds for eligible losses. All eligible applicants will need to have a federal W-9 form ( https://www. irs.
gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9. pdf ) on file with the Foundation. Additional guidance will be provided to each applicant after their application is approved.
In 2021, the California State Legislature appropriated $3 million to CDFW to develop a Wolf-Livestock Compensation Pilot Program to help minimize the impact of wolves on livestock producers based on the following areas of need (prongs): Direct livestock loss (prong 1); Nonlethal deterrents (prong 2); Pay for presence (prong 3). An interim program was launched to receive applications for Prong 1 in February 2022 and Prong 2 in May 2022.
The pilot program for compensation of all three prongs launched in June 2023 and ran until funds were exhausted in March 2024. Eligible livestock producers received 100% of the $3 million allocated by the Legislature. A total of 109 grants were awarded to producers with livestock in the following areas of known wolf activity: Siskiyou, Lassen, Plumas, Tulare Counties.
Participation in the pilot program was voluntary and open to all eligible producers. Applications were processed on a first-come basis through a multi-step, tiered internal review process to confirm eligibility.
Related Forms and Documents Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program - Livestock Loss Application Form, August 2026 (PDF) STD-204 Payee Data Record form (PDF) Wolf-Livestock Compensation Pilot Program Summary Report, April 2024 (PDF) Wolf-Livestock Compensation Pilot Program Framework, May 2023 (PDF) Wolf-Livestock Compensation, P4P Calculation Method (PDF) Wildlife Branch — Wildlife Diversity Program 1010 Riverside Parkway, West Sacramento, CA 95605 wildlifemgt@wildlife.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Business; Individual; Nonprofit; Other Legal Entity; Public Agency; Tribal Government. Eligible applicants for direct loss of livestock (death, injury) must have had a confirmed or probable wolf depredation on or after July 1, 2024, as determined during a depredation investigation and documented in a CDFW Determination Form. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program is funded by Department of Fish and Wildlife. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity is sponsored by Department of Fish and Wildlife. CDFW seeks high quality grant proposals that support the enhancement of watersheds and communities in areas impacted by cannabis cultivation. Grants are provided through the Environmental Restoration and Protection Account pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 34019(f)(2)(A). This funding opportunity focuses on planning, implementation, planning + implementation, and cleanup and remediation projects within California. Proposals to remediate and/or enhance watersheds and communities may include the following: road decommissioning, road crossing upgrades, erosion and sediment delivery prevention actions, culvert upgrades, water conservation, cleanup and remediation of impacts due to illicit cannabis operations on private and qualified public lands, and/or enhancing biodiversity and wildlife habitat within watersheds, among other projects in similar nature. Cleanup and Remediation on Qualified Public Land should focus on the severe impacts of illicit cannabis operations and reduce delivery of contaminants and waste to the environment by removing refuse and infrastructure associated with illegal cannabis cultivation . Projects can include the removal of stream crossings or water diversion infrastructure associated with illegal cannabis cultivation. Activities that may be eligible through this Solicitation under Cleanup and Remediation on Private Land will reduce delivery of environmental contaminants and waste into the watershed by removing refuse and infrastructure associated with illegal cannabis cultivation on private land. Projects can include the removal of stream crossings or water diversion infrastructure associated with illegal cannabis cultivation. Activities that may be eligible through this Solicitation under Road Treatments include, but are not limited to: road upgrading, road decommissioning, culvert and road crossing upgrades, and other sediment prevention delivery actions. Road Treatment projects must be necessary due to cannabis cultivation activities within a watershed. Activities that may be eligible through this Solicitation under Wildlife and Habitat Enhancements include but are not limited to: preventing accidental injury/death; habitat improvements for birds, bats, and pollinators; poisoning prevention with rodenticides, limiting human disturbance to wildlife, minimizing the spread of invasive species, enhancing native habitat, habitat connectivity, and fire resilience. Activities that may be eligible through this Solicitation under Water Conservation include but are not limited to: off-channel water storage, groundwater storage and conjunctive use, irrigation efficiencies, and stream gauges to ensure sufficient flow and water quality prior to water being available for irrigation.
Proposition 1 Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program is sponsored by Department of Fish and Wildlife. To fund multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects that benefit the Delta. The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) provides funding to implement the three broad objectives of the California Water Action Plan: more reliable water supplies, the restoration of important species and habitat, and a more resilient, sustainably managed water resources system (e.g., water supply, water quality, flood protection, environment) that can better withstand inevitable and unforeseen pressures in the coming decades. The Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program funds projects that benefit the Delta.
Upland Game Bird Account Grant is sponsored by Department of Fish and Wildlife. The purpose is to ensure funds generated by the sales of upland game bird hunting validations and stamps are used in programs and projects to benefit upland game bird species and their constituents. CDFW may make grants to, reimburse, or enter into contracts or other agreements, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 1571, with public and private entities, including universities, nonprofit organizations, and California Native American tribes, as defined in Section 21073 of the Public Resources Code, for the use of the funds from the Upland Game Bird Account to carry out the purposes of Fish and Game Code §3684, including related habitat conservation projects. Any proposal fitting the criteria in this statue is qualified to be funded.
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