Proposition 68 Southern Steelhead Grant Program

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering the Proposition 68 Southern Steelhead Grant Program to fund projects that remove barriers to steelhead migration and restore related habitat in Southern California. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments operating within the State of California. The grant provides up to $15,927,000 in total funding, with awards expected to be made in Summer 2024 and a performance period of three years. Funding is delivered via reimbursement, with no requirement for a letter of intent or matched funding. • Purpose: Restore Southern California steelhead habitat in line with state and federal recovery plans. • Eligible applicants: Nonprofits, public agencies, tribal governments. • Geographic scope: Entire State of California. • Funding amount: $15.9 M total (award count dependent). • Award type: Reimbursement‑based grant, no match required. • Period of performance: 3 years. • Application: Online portal; full grant guidelines must be reviewed. • Key dates: Opened 11/30/2022; award announcement Summer 2024. • Contact: Elizabeth Buttler (916) 594‑3879, [email protected].