Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity
Department of Fish and Wildlife
About This Grant
Proposals to remediate and/or enhance watersheds and communities may include the following: road decommissioning, road crossing upgrades, erosion and sediment delivery prevention actions, culvert upgrades, water conservation, cleanup and remediation of impacts due to illicit cannabis operations on private and qualified public lands, and/or enhancing biodiversity and wildlife habitat within watersheds, among other projects in similar nature. Cleanup and Remediation on Qualified Public Land should focus on the severe impacts of illicit cannabis operations and reduce delivery of contaminants and waste to the environment by removing refuse and infrastructure associated with illegal cannabis cultivation . Projects can include the removal of stream crossings or water diversion infrastructure associated with illegal cannabis cultivation. Activities that may be eligible through this Solicitation under Cleanup and Remediation on Private Land will reduce delivery of environmental contaminants and waste into the watershed by removing refuse and infrastructure associated with illegal cannabis cultivation on private land. Projects can include the removal of stream crossings or water diversion infrastructure associated with illegal cannabis cultivation. Activities that may be eligible through this Solicitation under Road Treatments include, but are not limited to: road upgrading, road decommissioning, culvert and road crossing upgrades, and other sediment prevention delivery actions. Road Treatment projects must be necessary due to cannabis cultivation activities within a watershed. Activities that may be eligible through this Solicitation under Wildlife and Habitat Enhancements include but are not limited to: preventing accidental injury/death; habitat improvements for birds, bats, and pollinators; poisoning prevention with rodenticides, limiting human disturbance to wildlife, minimizing the spread of invasive species, enhancing native habitat, habitat connectivity, and fire resilience. Activities that may be eligible through this Solicitation under Water Conservation include but are not limited to: off-channel water storage, groundwater storage and conjunctive use, irrigation efficiencies, and stream gauges to ensure sufficient flow and water quality prior to water being available for irrigation.
Grant Summary
Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity is a Department of Fish and Wildlife grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit, municipality, school district. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
Up to $0K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity from Department of Fish and Wildlife, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Fish and Wildlife before the deadline.
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Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity?
Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity is offered by Department of Fish and Wildlife and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, school district, tribal government. It is available in CA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity provide?
Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity provides an amount that varies by award per award from Department of Fish and Wildlife. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity deadline?
Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Department of Fish and Wildlife, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity?
To apply for Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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