Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO)
Department of Fish and Wildlife
About This Grant
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Cannabis Restoration Grant Program (CRGP) is seeking Research and Innovation proposals from eligible applicants to evaluate environmental conditions and impacts relative to cannabis cultivation; produce resources for ecological and environmentally sound cultivation practices; facilitate environmental sustainability of legal cannabis cultivation; and overall, address environmental impacts related to cannabis cultivation in California. The Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO) focuses on research and innovation across multiple disciplines. Projects may involve environmental research and/or technological innovation and may be qualitative and/or quantitative in scope. Project proposals may focus on species and habitats, particularly Species of Greatest Conservation Need and Sensitive Natural Communities, and approaches for mitigating potentially adverse impacts of cannabis cultivation and related activities. All qualified eligible applicants are encouraged to submit environmental research and/or technological innovation proposals. RIFO proposals may include one or more of the following Project Types as they relate to cannabis cultivation: water use, land management, native species, social dimensions and community engagement, and technological innovations. Proposals should focus on the following objectives: 1) Improve the collective understanding of how cannabis cultivation influences the environment. 2) Provide actionable solutions for mitigating adverse impacts of cannabis cultivation and related activities on the environment. 3) Address factors that support ecological or environmentally sound cultivation practices. 4) Contribute to the conservation of California’s fish, wildlife, and the habitats upon which they depend.
Grant Summary
Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO) 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 Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO) 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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Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO)?
Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO) 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 Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO) provide?
Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO) 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 Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO) deadline?
Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO) 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 Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO)?
To apply for Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO), 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.