Habitat Enhancement and Restoration
🏛 Wildlife Conservation Board (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Nov 1, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for specialty crop producers, organizations, and industries in California. Eligible applicants typically include farmers, growers, associations, cooperatives, and related businesses working with specialty crops. The program supports projects that enhance production, marketing, competitiveness, and food safety of specialty crops. Geographic scope is limited to California.
Projects must align with specialty crop priorities and occur within the allowed funding window (November 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028). Two program tracks exist: conventional grants ($100,000-$500,000) and Additional Assistance Program for underrepresented organizations ($100,000-$250,000). Additional Assistance applicants should contact CDFA for specific requirements and deadlines.
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Program description
Consistent with Fish and Game Code section 1301, this program provides assistance for the restoration and enhancement of fish and wildlife resources. Eligible projects include: native fisheries restoration; restoration of wetlands; restoration of coastal, tidal, or fresh water habitat; other native habitat restoration projects including coastal scrub oak, grasslands, and threatened and endangered species habitats; in-stream restoration projects, including removal of fish passage barriers and other obstructions; and other projects that improve the quality of native habitat throughout the State.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Program contact
- 📧 scott.mcfarlin@wildlife.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-217-6345
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 7 | 9 | 129% |
| 2025-2026 | 35 | 7 | 20% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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