California Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Total Grant Value:

  • $10M available in annual allocations

Individual Grant Award Maximum:

  • Typical project range $250k–$2M

About the Grant:

Watershed Restoration Grants from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife support a wide range of restoration efforts including fish passage improvements, riparian planting, invasive species removal, and streambank stabilization. These grants prioritize ecological health and biodiversity, especially in watersheds critical to threatened species like salmon and steelhead. For LA-area watersheds, these grants help restore degraded habitats while improving climate resilience and community water quality.

Key Dates, Deadlines, and Events:

  • Concepts accepted quarterly

Funds Allocated to LA County Locations

Eligible LA watersheds prioritized for restoration