Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program
Department of Fish and Wildlife
About This Grant
The Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program has three “prongs”, or potential grant opportunities, for eligible applicants: direct loss compensation, nonlethal deterrent methods support, and indirect loss compensation. This grant opportunity involves the first prong, direct loss compensation, in which producers can be compensated for direct livestock loss (death, injury) due to confirmed or probable wolf depredation. Wolf depredation is determined during an investigation and documented by CDFW on a Livestock Loss Determination form. Each reported depredation incident is unique and requires a case-by-case analysis of the evidence, context, and other factors that inform the determination process. CDFW strives to conduct investigations as soon as reasonably possible to preserve physical evidence and gather information from producers and potential eyewitnesses. Wolf depredation is “confirmed” when there is physical evidence that an animal was injured or killed by a wolf and “probable” when there is sufficient evidence to suggest wolf predation (e.g., evidence of predation and evidence that wolves were likely present at the time of injury or death), but not enough evidence to confirm it. Upon issuance of compensation for a direct loss, producers will be expected to consult with the Department to evaluate and implement a deterrent strategy that may be beneficial in reducing wolf-livestock conflict. The deterrent tools and/or actions implemented as part of this strategy may be eligible for compensation under the program’s second prong, if and when sufficient funds are available.
Grant Summary
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program is a Department of Fish and Wildlife grant providing up to $600K 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 $600K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program 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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Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program?
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program is offered by Department of Fish and Wildlife and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, school district, tribal government, small business. 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 Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program provide?
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program provides up to $600K 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 Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program deadline?
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program 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 Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program?
To apply for Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program, 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.