Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program

Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program

To restore and protect rivers and streams in support of fisheries and wildlife.

The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) provides funding to award grants to projects that improve a community’s ability to adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change; improve and protect coastal and rural economies, agricultural viability, wildlife corridors, or habitat; develop future recreational opportunities; or enhance drought tolerance, landscape resilience, and water retention. Project priorities include, but are not limited to, reconnection of rivers with their floodplains, riparian and side-channel habitat restoration, and restoration and protection of upper watershed forests and meadow systems that are important for fish and wildlife resources.

Details

• Agency: Department of Fish and Wildlife
• Type: Grant
• Funding Source: State
• Estimated Available Funds: $6,087,000
• Estimated Awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
• Award Amount: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
• Funding Method: Reimbursement(s)
• Matching Funds: Not Required
• Geography: State of California

Categories

Environment & Water

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government