Inland Wetlands Conservation
Wildlife Conservation Board
The Inland Wetlands Conservation Program (IWCP) was created to assist the Central Valley Joint Venture (CVJV) in its mission is to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands and associated habitats. The CVJV, a partnership of twenty two public and private organizations and agencies, has identifiedโฆ
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Helps nonprofit organizations and local governments in California restore and protect wetlands. Provides funding for land acquisition and habitat enhancement projects.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Grant funding for projects involving land/water acquisition, conservation easements, or habitat restoration/enhancement aimed at increasing migratory bird populations in the Central Valley. The total program funding available is $8,000,000, with individual award amounts being dependent on applications.
Who Is Eligible?
Region: Central Valley, Central Valley floor, Butte Basin, Colusa Basin, Sutter Basin, Yolo Basin, American Basin, Suisun Marsh, Delta Basin, San Joaquin Basin, Tulare Basin
Other Criteria: Nonprofit organizations, Local governmental agencies, State agencies, Federal agencies, Public Agency, Tribal Government, projects involving acquisition of land or water for wetlands or wildlife friendly agriculture, acquisition of conservation easements, restoration of public or private lands, enhancement of existing degraded habitats, focus on increasing migratory bird populations
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Browse Partner Directory๐ Detailed Application Guide
๐What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- ๐Steps to Apply
- Read the full grant guidelines
- Prepare and submit a proposal through the State opportunity
- Coordinate with CDFW Regional staff
- Submit proposals to nccp@wildlife.ca.gov
- ๐Application Portal
- https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/2026-cooperative-endangered-species-conservation-fund-hcp-land-acquisition-nontraditional-section-6/
- ๐คSubmission Method
- ๐ Key Dates
- 8/14/26 17:00Application deadlineLate 2026/early 2027Expected award announcement
- ๐Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
๐What Documents Are Required?
- โ Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- ๐Optional Documents
- Indirect cost rate agreement
- Environmental review
- ๐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- โ๏ธSupporting Letters
- Yes, a letter of intent is required.
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๐ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?
- ๐งพEligible Expenses
- Acquisition of land or water for wetlands or wildlife friendly agriculture
- Acquisition of conservation easements
- Restoration of public or private lands
- Enhancement of existing degraded habitats
- ๐ณPayment Model
- mixed
๐คIs Matching Funding Required?
- ๐Matching Required
- No
- ๐ฆEligible Matching Sources
- cash
- in-kind
- ๐Stacking Rules
- Combining with other government funding is allowed.
๐What Are the Reporting Requirements?
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
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This program offers funding up to $8,000,000.
Check the official program website for current deadlines.
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