Upland Game Bird Account Grant

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is offering the Upland Game Bird Account Grant to fund projects that protect and enhance upland game bird habitats, expand public hunting opportunities, and acquire land for conservation. Eligible applicants include individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments throughout California. Funding of up to $400,000 is available on a reimbursement basis, with a 30‑day performance period. Projects may involve land acquisition (fee title or easement), habitat restoration, public outreach, and providing public hunting access. No matched funding is required, but a Letter of Intent is required. • Purpose: Direct revenues from hunting validations and stamps to upland game bird conservation. • Eligible applicants: Individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, tribal governments. • Eligible geography: Entire state of California. • Funding: $400,000 total, amount per award dependent, reimbursement method. • Project scope: Land acquisition, habitat projects, public hunting access, outreach. • Duration: 30 days of performance. • Application: Letter of Intent required; read full guidelines before applying.