Riparian Habitat Conservation
Wildlife Conservation Board
The California Riparian Habitat Conservation Program (Program) is accepting concept proposals for projects that provide meaningful and sustainable improvements to riparian habitats.
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Helps nonprofits and public agencies in California restore and protect riverbank habitats. Projects may include planting vegetation, removing invasive species, and managing livestock impacts.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Funding for active or passive riparian habitat restoration projects, including invasive plant removal, installation of fencing to manage livestock or wildlife impacts, and reconfiguring degraded streams to restore natural hydrology and native riparian habitat. Funds are delivered via advances and reimbursements.
Who Is Eligible?
Industries: environmental conservation, habitat restoration
Region: California Statewide
Other Criteria: nonprofit organizations, public agencies, tribal governments, projects focusing on riparian habitat restoration, cost share not required but beneficial for scoring
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Submit a concept proposal for projects that improve riparian habitats.
- Coordinate with CDFW Regional staff on proposals.
- Submit proposals to the designated email.
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/riparian-habitat-conservation-2/
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- ContinuousExpected award announcement2-4 yearsPeriod of performance
- 🔄Intake Type
- continuous
📄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
- Indirect cost rate agreement
- Environmental review
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- No letters of support required.
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- Restoration of riparian vegetation
- Re-establishing floodplain connectivity
- Invasive plant removal and control
- Installation of fencing along the riparian corridor
- Reconfigure degraded, incised, or undefined streams
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- No
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
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This program offers funding up to $5,000,000.
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