Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is offering the Wolf‑Livestock Compensation Grant Program to help livestock producers recover losses caused by wolf depredation and to support the use of non‑lethal deterrent tools. The grant has three “prongs”: (1) direct compensation for confirmed or probable wolf‑related livestock death or injury, (2) funding for non‑lethal deterrent methods, and (3) compensation for indirect losses. Applicants must have experienced a confirmed or probable depredation incident on or after July 1 2024, documented on a CDFW Livestock Loss Determination form. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis, with a total estimated pool of $600,000 and an unspecified number of awards. No matching funds are required. The award announcement is rolling, and funds may be used until expended. • Eligible applicants: individuals, businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, tribal governments, and other legal entities. • No geographic restriction beyond having a qualifying depredation event in California. • Application opens 10/28/2024; no explicit deadline listed. • No letter of intent required. • Funding source: State; method: reimbursement. • Contact for questions: Axel Hunnicutt (916) 628‑3543, [email protected].