When is the deadline for Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO)

Q: Who is eligible for Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO)?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofits; Public agencies; Tribal governments. Geography: California.

Department of Fish and Wildlife

State Grants for Nonprofits Environmental Conservation Grants Grants for Native Americans Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

State

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Nonprofits
Public agencies
Tribal governments
Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government

Geography

California

Overview

CDFW seeks high quality grant proposals that facilitate environmental sustainability of legal cannabis cultivation and addresses environmental impacts related to cannabis cultivation. Grants are provided through the Environmental Restoration and Protection Account pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 34019(f)(2)(A).

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Cannabis Restoration Grant Program (CRGP) is seeking Research and Innovation proposals from eligible applicants to evaluate environmental conditions and impacts relative to cannabis cultivation; produce resources for ecological and environmentally sound cultivation practices; facilitate environmental sustainability of legal cannabis cultivation; and overall, address environmental impacts related to cannabis cultivation in California. The Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO) focuses on research and innovation across multiple disciplines. Projects may involve environmental research and/or technological innovation and may be qualitative and/or quantitative in scope. Project proposals may focus on species and habitats, particularly Species of Greatest Conservation Need and Sensitive Natural Communities, and approaches for mitigating potentially adverse impacts of cannabis cultivation and related activities. All qualified eligible applicants are encouraged to submit environmental research and/or technological innovation proposals. RIFO proposals may include one or more of the following Project Types as they relate to cannabis cultivation: water use, land management, native species, social dimensions and community engagement, and technological innovations. Proposals should focus on the following objectives: 1) Improve the collective understanding of how cannabis cultivation influences the environment. 2) Provide actionable solutions for mitigating adverse impacts of cannabis cultivation and related activities on the environment. 3) Address factors that support ecological or environmentally sound cultivation practices. 4) Contribute to the conservation of California’s fish, wildlife, and the habitats upon which they depend.

Details

Agency: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Type: Grant
Funding Source: State
Estimated Awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award Amount: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Funding Method: Reimbursement(s)
Matching Funds: Not Required
Geography: Funds under this Solicitation are available for projects statewide. Projects may occur on state or federal lands. Proposals that directly benefit Species of Greatest Conservation Need or Sensitive Natural Communities will receive higher scores under the “Solicitation Priorities” scoring criteria.