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Habitat Enhancement and Restoration

Wildlife Conservation Board

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-03

About This Grant

Consistent with Fish and Game Code section 1301, this program provides assistance for the restoration and enhancement of fish and wildlife resources. Eligible projects include: native fisheries restoration; restoration of wetlands; restoration of coastal, tidal, or fresh water habitat; other native habitat restoration projects including coastal scrub oak, grasslands, and threatened and endangered species habitats; in-stream restoration projects, including removal of fish passage barriers and other obstructions; and other projects that improve the quality of native habitat throughout the State.

Grant Summary

Habitat Enhancement and Restoration is a Wildlife Conservation Board grant providing up to $15M for nonprofit, municipality, school district. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

environment & water

Eligibility

nonprofitmunicipalityschool districttribal government

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $15M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Habitat Enhancement and Restoration from Wildlife Conservation Board, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 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.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Wildlife Conservation Board before the deadline.
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Habitat Enhancement and Restoration: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Habitat Enhancement and Restoration?

Habitat Enhancement and Restoration is offered by Wildlife Conservation Board 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 Habitat Enhancement and Restoration provide?

Habitat Enhancement and Restoration provides up to $15M per award from Wildlife Conservation Board. 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 Habitat Enhancement and Restoration deadline?

Habitat Enhancement and Restoration accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Wildlife Conservation Board, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Habitat Enhancement and Restoration?

To apply for Habitat Enhancement and Restoration, 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 Wildlife Conservation Board.