The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is offering grant funding for operators of boating facilities to enhance preparedness and response efforts against invasive mussels, particularly the growing threat of golden mussels in California.
Donor Name: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State: California
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/23/2025
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This funding supports projects that help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive mussels in lakes, reservoirs, waterways, and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, ensuring the long-term health of California’s waterways.
Funding Information
$1 million.
Eligible Costs
- Equipment Purchases – Decontamination units, high-pressure wash stations, and other tools for effective mussel removal.
- Facility Enhancements – Improvements to boat ramps, wash stations, and containment areas to support mussel prevention efforts.
- Training Programs – Education and hands-on training for facility staff in boat inspection and decontamination procedures.
Eligible Projects
Fundable costs include but are not limited to: equipment and supplies for invasive mussel prevention including hot water watercraft/equipment decontamination units, stationary watercraft/equipment decontamination stations, including site development and installation costs, and watercraft inspection training and equipment. Only labor for the purpose of receiving training is eligible for funding through this grant.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include Nonprofit, Public Agency, and Tribal Government entities that own or operate boating facilities.
For more information, visit CDFW.
