Environmental Conservation Grants in California

Last updated July 22, 2026

There are 66 active environmental conservation grants tagged to California, part of 1,936 active environmental conservation grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	2026 Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program	Sierra Nevada Conservancy	July 27, 2026	Varies
State	CAL FIRE Forest Health Research Program (FY 2026-27) California Climate Investments Graduate Student Grants (RP-RFP-2026-02)	Department of Forestry and Fire Protection	July 30, 2026	Varies
State	CAL FIRE Forest Health Research Program (FY 2026-27) Proposition 4 California Climate Bond Grants (RP-RFP-2026-03)	Department of Forestry and Fire Protection	July 30, 2026	$100M – $150M
State	CAL FIRE Forest Health Research Program (FY 2026-27) California Climate Investments Grants (RP-RFP-2026-01)	Department of Forestry and Fire Protection	July 30, 2026	Varies
State	2026 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	2026 Wildfire Resilience Block Grants	Department of Forestry and Fire Protection	August 7, 2026	$10M – $500M
State	2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Conservation Planning Assistance (Nontraditional Section 6)	Department of Fish and Wildlife	August 14, 2026	$100 – $100M
State	2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6)	Department of Fish and Wildlife	August 14, 2026	$1M – $2.6B
State	Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants Solicitation 2026	Department of Forestry and Fire Protection	September 8, 2026	Varies
State	The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 4 – Nature Based	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Greenhouse Gas Reduction Loan Program	Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	Rolling	Varies
State	Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO)	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Prop 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience	San Diego River Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Investigating Site Contamination Program (ISCP)	Department of Toxic Substances Control	Rolling	$100 – $10M
State	Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)	San Diego River Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Prop 4 – Regional Wildfire	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Nature Based Solutions – Wildlife Corridors	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 4 Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Opportunities – (Including Severely Disadvantaged Communities)	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Inland Wetlands Conservation	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies

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About environmental conservation grants in California

Environmental conservation grants support protecting and restoring natural resources, including habitat, forests, wetlands, and working lands. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is among the largest conservation grantmakers, and federal programs through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service fund restoration and easement work. Nonprofits, land trusts, tribes, and government agencies are common applicants.

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Other grant categories in California

Environmental Grants in California 65 Grants for Land Conservation in California 15 Environmental Education Grants in California 6 Environmental Justice Grants in California 5

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for conservation work?

Conservation funding covers habitat restoration, species recovery, land and easement acquisition, watershed protection, and stewardship of working lands. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation runs numerous competitive programs, and USDA/NRCS offers tools like Conservation Innovation Grants. Many programs require matching funds and prioritize measurable ecological outcomes.

Who funds conservation nonprofits?

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, created by Congress in 1984, pairs public dollars with private match and is the country's largest private conservation grantmaker. Federal partners include USDA/NRCS, the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and NOAA, alongside private and community foundations focused on land and wildlife.

Do conservation grants require matching funds?

Many do. Programs such as those run by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and several USDA easement programs expect grantees to contribute matching cash or in-kind resources, sometimes a substantial share of project cost. Lining up partners and committed match early strengthens an application and is often a formal eligibility requirement.

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