WCB’s Land Acquisition Program acquires fee title or conservation easements on behalf of CDFW and provides grants to public agencies and qualified nonprofits for acquisitions that protect sensitive habitats, corridors, wetlands, and wildlife-oriented public access. Eligible activities include fee/easement acquisition, associated due diligence (appraisals, surveys, environmental site assessments), and transaction costs. Applicants must show conservation value, long-term stewardship capacity, and compliance with land tenure and CEQA. Acquisitions frequently leverage other state/federal/local funds and may prioritize connectivity, climate resilience, endangered species recovery, and recreational access. Awards are approved at WCB board meetings. LA County entities and land trusts are eligible for projects within county priority areas (e.g., mountain ranges, river corridors, coastal habitats). Treat this page as a multi-opportunity program with rolling consideration tied to board cycles and available funds.