Proposition 68 Southern Steelhead Grant Program

Proposition 68 Southern Steelhead Grant Program

To restore Southern California Steelhead habitat consistent with the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Steelhead Restoration and Management Plan and the National Marine Fisheries Service’s Southern California Steelhead Recovery Plan.

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. Projects that remove significant barriers to steelhead migration and include other habitat restoration and associated infrastructure improvements will be the highest priority.

Details

• Agency: Department of Fish and Wildlife
• Type: Grant
• Funding Source: State
• Estimated Available Funds: $15,927,000
• 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