Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Rescue
🏛 Wildlife Conservation Board (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Oct 7, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for California-based nonprofits, educational institutions, and community organizations working on coastal and marine education. Applicants must fund projects that connect youth or adults to California's coast and watersheds through education, stewardship, or outdoor experiences. Projects can address youth education, public education, climate change education, or shoreline cleanup. Organizations based in and composed of underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Program description
Eligible activities under this program include: Provide grants for the restoration or enhancement of California prairie and other appropriate breeding habitat for monarch butterflies and pollinators on private and public lands. Provide grants for the restoration or enhancement of overwintering monarch butterfly habitat on private and public lands. Provide technical assistance to grant recipients, including farmers and ranchers, regarding restoration and enhancement of breeding, overwintering, and other appropriate monarch butterfly habitat.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- Community College
- Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Full application form
- Project narrative/description
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational information/background
- Contact information
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 | 1 | 14% |
| 2025-2026 | 16 | 3 | 19% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
What types of projects are eligible?
Projects in four categories: youth education programs, general public/adult education, climate change education and stewardship, or shoreline cleanup and enhancement. Projects can be coastal or inland throughout California.
Who can apply?
California-based nonprofits, schools, educational institutions, and community organizations. Organizations based in and serving underserved communities are strongly encouraged.
What is the funding range?
Grants up to $50,000 are available. At least 25% of awards are $20,000 or less.
What are the application requirements?
Submit a full application by November 4, 2024. Specific document requirements are typical for state grants but not detailed in this announcement.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing is required for this grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize how your project connects communities to California's coast or watersheds through hands-on experiences.
- Highlight if your organization is based in or primarily serves communities with fewer coastal education opportunities.
- Include specific outcomes and metrics showing how youth or adults will benefit from the project.
- For shoreline projects, detail the environmental and community benefits of the cleanup or enhancement work.
- Submit early to avoid last-minute technical issues with the application portal.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack clear connection between project activities and coastal/watershed learning outcomes. Organizations fail to demonstrate deep engagement with underserved communities. Proposals don't specify measurable metrics or participant numbers.
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