How much funding does Beaver Coexistence Program - Block Grant provide?

Beaver Coexistence Program - Block Grant provides $2,000,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Beaver Coexistence Program - Block Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Beaver Coexistence Program - Block Grant

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Funding Amount

$2,000,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

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Overview

Beaver Coexistence Program - Block Grant

Funder: California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)

Award Amount: $2,000,000 block grant

Geographic Scope: California statewide

Focus Areas:

Building California's capacity for successful beaver coexistence implementation

Providing accessible coexistence information and trainings

Technical and financial assistance to landowners

Facilitating best possible outcomes for beavers and humans

Background:
Awarded to OAEC's WATER Institute in March 2024. This program was created in response to CDFW's 2023 Beaver Depredation Policy requiring landowners to implement feasible nonlethal corrective actions to prevent future beaver damage. The program provides resources to those seeking to mitigate damage while still receiving ecological benefits from beaver activity. Part of larger $50 million effort to boost salmon population.

Key Partners:

OAEC WATER Institute

Beaver Institute

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Contact:
OAEC WATER Institute
Phone: (707) 874-1557
Email: [email protected]

Program Components:

Education and training for installers

Technical assistance to landowners

Financial assistance through block grants

Creation of California Beaver Coexistence Professionals list