Wildlife Grants in California

Last updated July 23, 2026

There are 31 active wildlife grants tagged to California, part of 736 active wildlife grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	2026 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	July 31, 2026	Varies
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	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	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 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)	San Diego River Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Nature Based Solutions – Wildlife Corridors	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Opportunities – (Including Severely Disadvantaged Communities)	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 1 Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 Southern Steelhead Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program	Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 4 – River	Santa Monica Mountains 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 San Fernando Valley – California	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All – (Prop 68 River – CA) Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River – California)	Santa Monica Mountains 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 San Fernando Valley – Severely Disadvantaged Community)	Santa Monica Mountains 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 – Severely Disadvantaged Community)	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) SMMC Grant Program	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Land Acquisition 2025	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Habitat Enhancement and Restoration	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Riparian Habitat Conservation	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Lower American River Conservancy Program	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies

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About wildlife grants in California

Wildlife grants support conservation, habitat restoration, and recovery efforts for fish, birds, mammals, and other species. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) are central funders, often working together on competitive programs, with additional support from NOAA and private foundations. Nonprofits, tribes, universities, and state and local agencies commonly apply.

Wildlife Grants in other states

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for wildlife conservation?

Funding supports habitat restoration, species recovery, climate resilience, and community conservation partnerships on both public and private lands. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation runs many competitive programs, including large efforts like the America the Beautiful Challenge, and federal agencies fund species- and region-specific work. Most programs emphasize measurable habitat or species outcomes and often require match.

Does the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service fund wildlife projects?

Yes. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service funds wildlife and habitat work directly and in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, including joint grant rounds for watersheds like the Chesapeake Bay. Eligible applicants typically include states, tribes, nonprofits, and academic institutions undertaking high-priority restoration and conservation projects.

Who else funds wildlife nonprofits?

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the nation's largest private conservation grantmaker, channels public and private dollars to fish, wildlife, and plant projects. NOAA funds fisheries and marine species work, and many private, corporate, and community foundations support wildlife causes. State wildlife agencies also administer federal funds that reach local partners.

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