The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking high-quality grant proposals that support the enhancement of watersheds and communities where cannabis cultivation occurs.
Donor Name: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State: California
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/03/2022
Size of the Grant: up to $10 million
Grant Duration: 3 years
Details:
All proposals submitted under this Solicitation need to concisely describe how the project will accomplish the following objectives:
- Restore or enhance aquatic, riparian, and/or upland native species habitat or habitat connectivity.
- Protect aquatic, riparian, and/or upland native species.
- Alleviate a limiting factor within the watershed.
Proposals to enhance watersheds and communities should solicit funds for, but not limited to road decommissioning, road crossing upgrades, erosion and sediment delivery prevention actions, culvert upgrades, water conservation, cleanup and remediation of impacts of illicit cannabis operations on private lands, and/or enhancing biodiversity and wildlife habitat within watersheds, among other projects of similar nature.
Funding Information
- Anticipated Total Funding: up to $10 million.
- Grant award notifications anticipated in summer/fall 2022.
- Grant-funded project work must be complete by fall 2025.
Geographic Focus
Funds under this Solicitation will be available for projects statewide. However, proposed projects within a Cannabis Priority Watershed, as defined by the State Water Resources Control Board in coordination with CDFW, and/or identified as a priority stream in the California Water Action Plan are encouraged.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility under this Solicitation is defined by Fish and Game Code Section §1501.5(b). Eligible entities include: federal, state, and local public agencies and institutions within California (including public universities); nonprofit organizations qualified to do business in California and qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code; and California Native American tribes as defined in the Public Resources Code section 21073. Other entities that are not eligible for funding under this Solicitation may work as subcontractors for an eligible applicant.
For more information, visit Watershed Enhancement.
