Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Rescue

Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Rescue

The Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Rescue Program was created by Assembly Bill 2421, and signed into law in 2018 becoming effective immediately. The Program was created for the purpose of recovering and sustaining populations of monarch butterflies and other pollinators.

Eligible activities under this program include: Provide grants for the restoration or enhancement of California prairie and other appropriate breeding habitat for monarch butterflies and pollinators on private and public lands. Provide grants for the restoration or enhancement of overwintering monarch butterfly habitat on private and public lands. Provide technical assistance to grant recipients, including farmers and ranchers, regarding restoration and enhancement of breeding, overwintering, and other appropriate monarch butterfly habitat.

Details

• Agency: Wildlife Conservation Board
• Type: Grant
• Funding Source: State
• Estimated Available Funds: $3,000,000
• Estimated Awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
• Award Amount: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
• Funding Method: Advances & Reimbursement(s)
• Matching Funds: Not Required
• Geography: Statewide

Categories

Environment & Water

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government