Sea Otter Recovery

The Coastal Conservancy is offering grants for the recovery of southern sea otters in California. The primary focus is on projects that evaluate sea otter reintroduction as a potential recovery strategy, including biological and socioeconomic studies, stakeholder engagement, and risk analyses. Other projects that align with the Federal Southern Sea Otter Recovery Plan will also be considered. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments. The grant is expected to be around $165,000, and the period of performance is expected to end by February 28, 2029. • The grant is funded by the California Sea Otter Fund. • The application deadline is July 17, 2026. • The expected award announcement is in September 2026. • The grant does not require a letter of intent or matched funding. • The funding source is the State of California. • The funding method is reimbursement.