Drought Emergency: Protecting Salmon Grant

The Drought Emergency: Protecting Salmon program by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife aims to support restoration and protection projects that enhance salmon resilience against drought and climate change. This funding opportunity offers up to $10 million for projects in the Scott and Shasta River watersheds, emphasizing collaboration with local tribes and landowners. Eligible projects will focus on improving riparian and aquatic habitats, reconnecting historical floodplains, and enhancing ecological functions.

NOTE: CDFW accepts restoration grant concept proposals on an ongoing basis through CDFW’s WebGrants portal. It is strongly recommended that prospective applicants contact CDFW staff for a consultation prior to submitting a concept application. Depending on the funding program, CDFW may invite selected applicants to submit a full application for further consideration or proceed to fund the proposals. For full applications, applicants will be provided access upon CDFW invitation.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
CDFW funds various restoration grants throughout the state. Fish and Game Code Section 1501 et seq. authorizes CDFW to grant funds for fish and wildlife habitat preservation, restoration, and enhancement to assist it in meeting its duty to preserve, protect, and restore fish and wildlife.
All projects shall provide one or more of the following benefits:
Protect or enhance biodiversity;Climate change resiliency and connectivity;Support of the State Wildlife Action Plan priority habitats;Conserve or enhance working landscapes;Conserve or enhance water-related projects; and/orEnhance public access.
Purpose
This funding will support restoration and protection projects that enhance salmon resiliency to drought and climate change.
Description
Funding for planning and implementation projects that enhance resiliency to drought and climate change through restoration, protection, or enhancement of riparian and aquatic habitat and river channels, reconnection of historical flood plains, or improvements to ecological functions.
A portion of this funding will be dedicated to the Klamath River Watershed projects demonstrating support from and collaboration with Tribes and local landowners or landowner association. This dedicated funding will be available as follows:
Up to $10 million available for projects within the Scott River and its tributaries; andUp to $10 million available for projects within the Shasta River and its tributaries.