Addressing Climate Impacts' Grant

The Addressing Climate Impacts' Grant, managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, aims to address urgent water and habitat degradation caused by climate change. This funding supports various projects, including water purchases for wildlife, instream flow protection, and emergency restoration activities. Eligible initiatives should align with the State Wildlife Action Plan and prioritize actions that benefit species in greatest conservation need. The grant encourages biodiversity enhancement and climate resilience.

NOTE: The application process begins with a concept proposal submitted through CDFW's WebGrants portal. CDFW will review concept proposals as received. Upon review, CDFW will contact applicants regarding next steps. Applicants awarded funding will work with CDFW to develop a grant agreement. If applicable, CDFW will contact applicants if proposals are deemed not sufficient and need additional information.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
All projects shall provide one or more of the following benefits:
Protect or enhance biodiversity;Climate change resiliency and connectivity;Support of the State Wildlife Action Plan priority habitats;Conserve or enhance working landscapes;Conserve or enhance water-related projects; and/orEnhance public access.
Purpose
Funding for projects addressing urgent degrading water and habitat conditions due to climate change impacts.
Description
For projects addressing urgent degrading water and habitat conditions due to climate change impacts, a portion of which will be available for grants. Eligible uses of these funds include purchasing water from willing sellers to benefit wildlife, protecting instream flows, building water conservation projects, implementing emergency restoration activities, and conservation strategies identified in the State Wildlife Action Plan with a priority on actions that protect the Species of Greatest Conservation Need identified in the Plan.