California Wolf-Livestock Compensation Pilot Program

The California Wolf-Livestock Compensation Pilot Program is a grant program that aims to minimize the impact of gray wolves on livestock producers in California. The program offers compensation to eligible livestock producers for verified livestock losses, nonlethal deterrents, and indirect losses associated with wolf presence. Eligible applicants include businesses, individuals, nonprofits, other legal entities, public agencies, and tribal governments. The program is funded by the State of California and has a total estimated available funding of $3,000,000. • The program has three primary areas of need: direct loss, nonlethal deterrents, and pay for presence. • Eligible geographies include the State of California. • The funding method includes advances and reimbursements. • The grant guidelines are available on the grantor's website. • Applicants can contact Victoria Monroe for questions about the grant.