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1. Open and ongoingN/ACALFireForest Improvement ProgramCost-sharing assistance is available for public and private forest land to maintain high quality timber supplies while building a stable forest resource system for future generations. Funds improve all forest resources, including fish and wildlife habitat, and soil and water quality.
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1. Open and ongoingN/ACalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) CDFW's Drought, Climate, and Nature-Based Solutions InitiativeFunding for multi-benefit ecosystem restoration and protection projects under the Drought, Climate, and Nature Based Solutions Initiatives: $100 million for drought resilience, $35 million for projects addressing climate impacts, $54 million for wetlands and mountain meadows restoration, and $42 million for wildlife corridors. This new funding supports key initiatives including California’s 30x30 initiative, Nature-Based Solutions, and Cutting Green Tape. CDFW funds the following types of project: planning, implementation, acquisition, and monitoring. To support this new funding, CDFW has launched a new single continuous application portal which will remain available on an ongoing basis. Applicants do not need to determine which funding source to apply for since CDFW staff will determine that during application review. CDFW is accelerating the review and approval process under this funding with the goal to review and approve the award for grants for projects within 30 days of receipt.
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1. Open and ongoingN/ACalifornia Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB)WCB Grants OpportunitiesWCB is implementing 15 grant programs statewide to implement acquisition, restoration, climate adaptation and resilience on California’s natural and working lands, and wildlife-oriented public access projects. Major priorities include protection of biodiversity, climate resilience and implementation of 30x30 goals. WCB uses a single continuous grant application process for all proposed projects. A flowchart of the process and additional information can be found on the WCB Grants page. The process begins with a Pre-Application; however, Applicants can consult with WCB staff at any time. Applicants do not need to determine which WCB Grant Program or Funding Source to apply for since WCB staff will determine that during application review. The review and selection of applications will depend on staffing capacity and the number of applications under consideration at any one time.
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1. Open and ongoingN/ATahoe Conservancy (TC)Tahoe Conservancy Grant ProgramsFunding for a wide variety of projects throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin, including those identified in the Environmental Improvement Program (EIP). Major priorities include strategic acquisition of sensitive lands, building wildfire resilience, restoring ecological function of forests and watersheds, strengthening land stewardship, improving public access and outdoor recreation for all, and building climate resilience. The Conservancy solicits grant applications after extensive discussion with individual partners or interagency EIP work groups. For more information, please contact Whitney Brennan, Landscape Forestry Program Supervisor, at <Whitney.Brennan@tahoe.ca.gov>.
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1. Open and ongoingN/AThe US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Rapid Response Fund for Aquatic Invasive SpeciesFunding for assessment and response actions for quick containment or eradication of newly detected invasive aquatic species with the goal of avoiding costly long-term and wide-spread control efforts.
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1. Open and ongoingN/AThe US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) National Fish Passage Program Base FundingFunding to restore native fish and other aquatic species to self-sustaining levels by reconnecting habitats fragmented by barriers, and also strives to deliver benefits to human communities through infrastructure improvements and other actions that increase resilience to climate change impacts.
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1. Open and ongoingN/AThe US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Partners for Fish and Wildlife ProgramProgram provides free technical and financial assistance to plan, design, supervise, and monitor customized habitat-restoration projects.
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1. Open and ongoingN/AThe National Fish and Wildlife FoundationSacramento District California In-Lieu Fee Program Provides funding for on-the-ground implementation of aquatic-resource restoration, establishment, enhancement, and/or preservation projects in specific Sierra Nevada watersheds. Contact Chris Gurney <Christopher.Gurney@nfwf.org> for the most recent Notice of Funding Availability.
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1. Open and ongoingN/AThe Hind Foundation Standard Grants ProgramSmall funding to support community-based projects proposed by nonprofit organizations in several areas, including plant and wildlife protection, historic landmark restoration, and ecosystem conservation.
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1. Open and ongoingN/AThe US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program Provides technical and financial assistance to States, local governments and Federally Recognized Tribes to plan and implement authorized watershed project plans for the purposes of flood prevention, watershed protection, public recreation, etc.
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1. Open and ongoingN/ASierra Meadows PartnershipSierra Meadows Partnership Grant ProgramImplementation (e.g., restoration), planning (e.g., design and environmental review that lead to
future implementation), and technical assistance (e.g., studies, prioritization, Partnership
development, training) projects are eligible for consideration in response to this PSN.
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2. Accepting proposals04/16/2024CALFireForest Legacy GrantGrant to protect environmentally important forest land threatened with conversion to non-forest uses through purchase of conservation easements or fee title. Encourage sustainable timber production, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, watershed protection and open space.
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2. Accepting proposals04/18/2024California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Fisheries Habitat Restoration Grant Program This program funds projects that recover and conserve salmon and steelhead trout populations through restoration activities that reestablish natural ecosystem functions, and ensures the survival and protection of the species in California.
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2. Accepting proposals04/30/2024The Lawrence FoundationGrant ProgramFunding to support projects that address pressing environmental, human services, and other issues, for either general operating or project requests.
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2. Accepting proposals05/06/2024Governor's Office of Planning and Research Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP)Adaptation Planning Grant Program Pre-application interest form due March 18 to receive application technical assistance, otherwise due May 6. Provides funding to help fill local, regional, and tribal adaptation planning needs, provides communities the resources to identify climate-resilience priorities, and supports the development of a pipeline of climate-resilient-infrastructure projects across the state.
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2. Accepting proposals06/21/2024The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Tribal Wildlife Grant ProgramFunidng to support programs that benefit wildlife and habitat, including species of Native American cultural or traditional importance and species that are not hunted or fished.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)America the Beautiful Challenge (pre-proposals due April 4) supports large-scale, locally led projects spanning public, tribal, and private lands providing cumulative benefits to fish and wildlife, enhanced carbon sequestration and storage, benefits to and engagement with underserved communities, and protection of ecosystems through resilience-focused and nature-based solutions.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/ACalifornia Department of Conservation (DOC)Climate Smart Land Management ProgramFunding to build the capacity of local, tribal, regional, and statewide partners to increase the pace and scale of climate action on the state’s natural and working lands in a socially, ecologically, and geographically equitable manner.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and Walmart StoresAcres for America ProgramFunds projects that conserve important, large-scale habitats for fish, wildlife, and plants through voluntary land acquisitions and perpetual conservation easements.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe US BLM California Wildlife ProgramSupports maintaining functioning wildlife habitats, developing and implementing restoration projects, and the inventory and monitoring of priority habitats and species to track trends and use on public lands.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe US BLM Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Grant ProgramFunds projects that address the National Seed Strategy to increase the availability and procurement of locally adapted native seeds.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe US BLM Rangeland Resource Management Grant ProgramFunds ecosystem conservation and restoration projects on BLM-managed land, which are national or regional in scope.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe US Forest ServiceCommunity Forest and Open Space Conservation Program Funding to support the establishment of community forests through fee-simple acquisition of private forest land to protect it from conversion to non-forest uses and allows it to provide community benefits.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/ACALFireForest Health Grant ProgramFunding for restoration and reforestation activities. Activities can include fuels reduction, prescribed fire, pest management, and biomass utilization.Projects focus on mitigating climate change, protecting communities from the risk of fires, strengthening rural economies, and improving California's water and air.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/ACalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) CDFW's State Duck Stamp Project GrantsFunding for projects that protect, restore, and develop migratory waterfowl breeding and wintering habitat; evaluate habitat projects; and conduct waterfowl resource assessments and other waterfowl-related research.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant ProgramThis program provides funding for diverse local partnerships working on improving water quality, watersheds, and the species and habitats they support. Projects include a variety of ecological improvements along with targeted community outreach, education and stewardship.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/ABureau of ReclamationThe US BOR WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program Supports projects including developing a watershed group, completing watershed-restoration-planning activities, and designing watershed-management projects.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (Part B): Conservative Planning Assistance Grants Federal funding to support the development of new, or the renewal or amendment of existing, habitat conservation plans (HCPs), safe harbor agreements (SHAs), and candidate conservation agreements with assurances (CCAAs).
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe CA State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Nonpoint Source Grant ProgramFunds projects that reduce runoff of pollution in priority watersheds, such as improvement or decommissioning of dirt roads or streambank stabilization to reduce erosion and sediment runoff.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Recovery Challenge Fund Grants Provide financial assistance for non-federal partners working on high-priority-recovery actions as identified by the Fish & Wildlife Service for ESA endangered and threatened species.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe US Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) WaterSMART Planning and Project Design Grants Funding for collaborative planning and design projects that support water-management improvements
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Landowner Support: Supporting Underserved and Small-Acreage Forest Landowner Participation in Emerging Private Markets Grant Program Funding to support the participation of underserved and/or small-acreage landowners in emerging private markets for climate mitigation or forest resilience.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe US Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) WaterSMART Drought Resiliency Program Funding to supports projects that increase water-supply reliability and build long-term resilience to drought, reducing the need for emergency-response actions.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Restoring Tribal Priority Fish Passage Through Barrier Removal Grant ProgramNearly $85 million in funding is available for fish passage and tribal capacity building under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. Funding to removes barriers to fish passage for native migratory or sea-run fish so as to rebuild productive and sustainable fisheries, contribute to the recovery and conservation of threatened and endangered species, enhance watershed health, promote resilient ecosystems and communities, and increase tribal capacity and opportunities.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund Supports projects that enhance and improve the quality of big game seasonal habitat, stopover areas, and migration corridors on federal land and/or voluntary efforts on private and tribal land that have been prioritized by states or Native Nations.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe Western Forestry Leadership Coalition Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Competitive Grant Program Funding to support high-impact projects that promote collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes, leverage public and private resources, and advance priorities identified in a State Forest Action Plan or other restoration strategy.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Endangered Species Act: Recovery Implementation Grant Program Fnancial assistance for non-federal partners – both new and longstanding – working on implementing high-priority recovery actions for species listed as endangered and threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), as identified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) in species recovery plans.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) The US FWS North American Wetlands Conservation Act Small Grants Program Funding for smale-scale, long-term, on-the-ground projects that support the long-term protection, restoration, and enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of wetlands-associated migratory birds.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe CA Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Program Funding to support the recovery and rehabilitation of injured, sick, or orphaned wildlife, as well as supporting conservation education.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AGlide FoundationThe Thornton S. Glide Jr., and Katrina D. Grant Smaller funds to support for tax-exempt organizations committed to service priorities, including animal protection, land and wildlife conservation, agricultural purposes, and preservation of land in its natural state (including wetlands).
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AGovernor's Office of Planning and Research Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP)Regional Resilience Planning and Implementation Grant Program Funding for regional partnerships to plan and implement projects that advance climate resilience and respond to the greatest climate risks in their regions, including identifying climate-resilience priorities, building capacity, and implementing projects that respond to a region’s greatest climate risks.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe Campbell FoundationThe Campbell Foundation Grant ProgramSmaller funds to support for projects that protects living resources and their habitats, including requests for general support, capacity building, and capital campaigns.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe USFS and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Joint Chief’s Restoration Partnership Program Funds to support collaborative projects that address several program objectives: reduce the risk of wildfire; protect water quality and supply; and/or improve wildlife habitat for at-risk species.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/ACalifornia Strategic Growth CouncilRegional Climate Collaboratives Grant ProgramSGC made $8.5 million in funding available through the Regional Climate Collaboratives (RCC) program! Funding for cross-sectoral partnerships to build capacity for climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience within under-resourced communities. To apply, you must submit a Pre-Proposal and a Full Proposal. Pre-Proposals are due September 6 and Full Proposals are due December 6.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe US Department of TransportationThe Wildlife Crossings Pilot Grant ProgramFunds both construction and non-construction projects that reduce wildlife vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/ACalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grants and 30x30 GrantsFunding for planning and implementing natural community conservation plans (NCCPs), habitat conservation plans (HCPs), as well as for land-acquisition, monitoring, and adaptive management efforts.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/ASierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC)The Wildfire Recovery and Forest Resilience Grant ProgramFunding to create more-resilient forest landscapes, reduce wildfire risk, and accelerate recovery from recent wildfires. This program will support projects that address these strategies: landscape-scale forest restoration, water supply protection, strategic reforestation, rapid expansion of wood-utilization infrastructure, and support for community-led initiatives.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) WaterSMART Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Program Funding to support the study, design, and construction of aquatic ecosystem restoration projects that are collaboratively developed; have widespread regional benefits; and improve the health of fisheries, wildlife, and aquatic habitat through restoration and improved fish passage.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/ACALFireWildfire Resilience GrantThe Wildfire Resilience Program includes several state forestry assistance programs within CAL FIRE that share the goal of improving the health and productivity of private forest lands and reducing the threat posed from wildland fires.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/ACalifornia Department of Conservation (DOC)Multibenefit Land Repurposing ProgramFunding for groundwater sustainability projects that reduce groundwater use, repurpose irrigated agricultural land, and provide wildlife habitat.​ ​​​
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/ACalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) CDFW's Endangered Species Grant ProgramFunding for projects advancing conservation and recovery of threatened and endangered species.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/ACalifornia Department of Parks and RecreationLegacy Partnership Program Provides funds for the acquisition or development of new parks, or to substantially renovate parks in economically disadvantaged cities or towns of at least 30,000 people.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/ACalifornia Water Resources Board (Water Board)Nonpoint Source Grant ProgramProvides funds to projects that will help reduce nonpoint sources of pollution in priority watersheds, as well as projects that implement forest-management measures to improve water quality. Examples of projects include restoration of water habitats (i.e. streambanks, riparian habitats, meadows), post-fire recovery, sediment load reduction, landsmart planning, among others.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/ASierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC)Strategic Land Conservation Grant ProgramFunding to permanently protect high-benefit lands that are threatened with conversion, represent unique natural characteristics, or are critical for resilience to climate change.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/ASierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC)Vibrant Recreation & Tourism Grant ProgramFunding to support planning and implementation efforts to enhance and develop sustainable recreation and tourism opportunities and increase access to public lands.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation FundThis program provides funding to advance pollinator conservation by protecting, conserving, and increasing habitat for the monarch butterfly and other native insect pollinators.
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3. Not accepting proposalsN/AThe California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA)Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation ProgramFund projects to mitigate environmental impacts caused by new or modified public transportation facilities.
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