Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Program

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering the Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Program to fund projects that enhance fish, wildlife, and habitat resilience in streams, rivers, wetlands, and estuaries across the state. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments. Funding (approximately $6.09 M total) will be provided on a reimbursement basis for up to three‑year project periods. Projects may involve water acquisition, water rights transfers, habitat restoration, or other actions that improve climate‑adaptation capacity, water retention, and ecological connectivity. No letter of intent or matching funds are required. • Eligible applicants: nonprofits, public agencies, tribal governments • Geographic scope: State of California • Funding amount: $6,087,000 total (award count dependent) • Project period: up to 3 years, reimbursement method • Allowed activities: water acquisition/leases, habitat improvement, fish‑and‑wildlife water provision, land acquisition with water rights, riparian restoration, etc. • No matched funding or LOI required; state‑funded via Proposition 68 • Application via online portal; guidelines must be reviewed before applying.