Oak Woodlands Conservation

The Oak Woodlands Conservation Grant, administered by the California Wildlife Conservation Board, provides up to $2 million in state‑funded grants to nonprofit, public agency, and tribal entities for projects that protect and restore California’s oak woodlands. Funding supports sustainable ranching, farming, and habitat restoration on a statewide basis, with a focus on regional priorities. Applicants submit a Letter of Intent and may benefit from cost‑share scoring, though matching funds are not required. Grants are awarded on a continuous basis with 2‑4‑year performance periods and may be paid via advances and reimbursements. • Eligible applicants: nonprofits, public agencies, tribal governments • Eligible geography: statewide California • Total funding available: $2,000,000 (award count dependent) • Grant term: 2‑4 years, funds disbursed as advances/reimbursements • No mandatory cost‑share, but higher cost‑share improves scoring • Application via online portal; Letter of Intent required • Contact: Jen Stanfield (916) 539‑4868, [email protected]