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 identifiedโ€ฆ

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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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Funding
Up to $8,000,000
Deadline
See website
Status
Accepting Applications
Category
Clean Energy & Environment
Organization
Wildlife Conservation Board

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What Is This Program?

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 identified through its Implementation Plan, specific goals to increase migratory bird populations. The Inland Wetland Conservation Program (IWCP) jurisdiction matches that of the Central Valley Joint Venture and includes most of the watershed of the Central Valley. The Implementation Plan and the IWCP, however, continue to focus on the Central Valley floor, which extends approximately 400 miles from Red Bluff in the north to Bakersfield in the south and encompasses the following nine basins: Butte, Colusa, Sutter, Yolo, American, Suisun Marsh, Delta, San Joaquin, and Tulare. Eligible activities under this program include: Acquisition of land or water for wetlands or wildlife friendly agricultureAcquisition of conservation easementsRestoration of public or private landsEnhancement of existing degraded habitatsEligible recipients for grants under this program include: Nonprofit organizationsLocal governmental agenciesState agenciesFederal agencies

What Benefits Are Offered?

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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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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps 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
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/2026-cooperative-endangered-species-conservation-fund-hcp-land-acquisition-nontraditional-section-6/
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
email
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
8/14/26 17:00Application deadline
Late 2026/early 2027Expected award announcement
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
๐Ÿ“ŽOptional Documents
  • Indirect cost rate agreement
  • Environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Yes, a letter of intent is required.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible 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
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
No
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
Combining with other government funding is allowed.

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

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