Nature Based Solutions – Wildlife Corridors

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Funding to support connectivity projects that advance multi-benefit and nature-based solutions, consistent with the State Wildlife Action Plan, the California Wildlife Barriers Report, and the Fish Passage Annual Legislative Report.

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Helps conservation groups in California pay for projects that create wildlife corridors. These projects improve animal movement and habitat connectivity.

Quick Facts

Funding
Up to $42,000,000
Deadline
See website
Status
Accepting Applications
Category
Clean Energy & Environment
Organization
Department of Fish and Wildlife

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What Is This Program?

Funding to support connectivity projects that advance multi-benefit and nature-based solutions, consistent with the State Wildlife Action Plan, the California Wildlife Barriers Report, and the Fish Passage Annual Legislative Report. For connectivity planning and implementation projects consistent with the State Wildlife Action Plan, the state’s efforts on connectivity, and the Fish Passage Annual Legislative Report or efforts to allow fish and wildlife the freedom to roam in California by accelerating fish and wildlife corridor projects.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Funding to support connectivity planning and implementation projects that advance multi-benefit and nature-based solutions, accelerate fish and wildlife corridor projects, and are consistent with California's wildlife plans. Total estimated available funding for the program is $42,000,000.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: Environmental conservation, Wildlife management, Ecology

Region: California

Other Criteria: Nonprofit organizations, Public Agencies, Tribal Governments, Projects advancing multi-benefit and nature-based solutions, Projects consistent with State Wildlife Action Plan, Projects consistent with California Wildlife Barriers Report, Projects consistent with Fish Passage Annual Legislative Report, Projects accelerating fish and wildlife corridor projects

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply
  • Read the full grant guidelines
  • Prepare your proposal
  • Submit your proposal through the online application
🌐Application Portal
https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/nature-based-solutions-wildlife-corridors/
📤Submission Method
online
📅Key Dates
TBDExpected award announcement
3/15/2028Period of performance end date
🔄Intake Type
null

📄What Documents Are Required?

Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
📐Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
✉️Supporting Letters
No letters of support required.

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses
  • document preparation
  • public outreach
  • baseline species surveys
  • habitat assessments
  • inventories
  • environmental compliance review documents
💳Payment Model
reimbursement

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required
No

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🔍Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
🗄️Record Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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This program offers funding up to $42,000,000.

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