Environmental Conservation Grants in California
Last updated November 4, 2026
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| 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 · State Not published · Varies Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas. | |
| Proposition 4 Grant Program Tahoe Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The Conservancy's Proposition 4 program aims to support watershed improvement, forest health biomass utilization, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development, and to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon… | |
| Proposition 68 Grants for Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR) San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · $1M – $200M Priorities for RMC Prop 68 Grant Funding: 1. Develop urban recreation projects and habitat protection or restoration projects 2. | |
| Lower American River Conservancy Program Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The Program was created to provide a state partner to work cooperatively with local agencies, particularly the County of Sacramento in its role as the manager of the American River Parkway (Parkway) and nonprofit organizations to help fund… | |
| Forest Conservation Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The Forest Conservation Program supports planning, acquisition, and restoration projects throughout California’s forests, consistent with the Board's Strategic Plan. | |
| Proposition 1 Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies To fund multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects that benefit the Delta. | |
| Proposition 4 – River Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies To protect or restore rivers, wetlands, streams, lakes, or watersheds; improve the resilience of fish and wildlife; or enhance climate resilience, water supply, or water quality. | |
| Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies To restore and protect rivers and streams in support of fisheries and wildlife. | |
| Proposition 1 Regionwide Grants San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Priorities for RMC Prop 1 Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects 2. | |
| CSSA Research Grants Cactus and Succulent Society of America · Foundation Ongoing · Up to $3K The Cactus & Succulent Society of America (a 501(c)(3)) awards small research grants of up to $3,000 to fund well-designed research on the botany, horticulture, and conservation of succulent plants (new species/ecology… | |
| Prop 4 – Randall Preserve Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Climate impact reduction and outdoor recreation opportunities at Randall Preserve. | |
| Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program was created by AB109, which amended the Budget Act of 2017 to provide local assistance through the Wildlife Conservation Board for conservation projects focusing on resilience to projected… |
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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.
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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