Regional Conservation Investment Strategies
🏛 Wildlife Conservation Board (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Nov 1, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for local law enforcement agencies in California seeking funding to reduce youth access to alcohol through enforcement operations and training programs.
Local law enforcement agencies, including police departments and sheriff's offices, can apply. The grant supports enforcement activities like Minor Decoy operations, Shoulder Tap operations, and IMPACT inspections.
Funded programs must include youth alcohol prevention enforcement. Educational training for alcohol beverage licensees is also supported through free LEAD trainings.
This is a California state grant. Geographic scope is limited to California law enforcement jurisdictions.
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Program description
An Regional Conservation Investment Strategy (RCIS) is a voluntary, non-regulatory document that provides guidance on actions that, if implemented, would result in effective regional conservation. And public agency may propose an RCIS that is developed in consultation with local agencies that have land use authority within the RCIS area. The RCIS Grant Program (Program) supports the following priorities: • Geographic areas lacking an NCCP or regional HCP (i.e., HCP’s that focus on regional conservation with large and interconnected reserve systems) • Geographic areas with a local (non-regulatory) conservation plan or strategy approved or adopted by a public agency • Proposals with matching funds (including in-kind match) • Proposals that demonstrate readiness and qualifications
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Police Department
- Public Authority
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Grant application form (ABC-specific form)
- Enforcement action plan (Minor Decoy, Shoulder Tap, IMPACT operations)
- Budget and budget narrative
- Evidence of agency authority to conduct alcohol enforcement
- Letters of commitment from partnering organizations
- Proof of 501(c)(3) or government agency status
Program contact
- 📧 shannon.lucas@wildlife.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-247-7065
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 | 1 | — | 0% |
| 2025-2026 | 1 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Local law enforcement agencies in California. Eligible applicants include police departments and sheriff's offices.
What types of activities does this grant fund?
Enforcement operations like Minor Decoy, Shoulder Tap, and IMPACT inspections. Also funds holiday enforcement initiatives and licensee education programs.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This grant does not require cost-sharing or matching funds.
What is the typical award amount?
Awards range from $20,000 to $40,000. Total available funding is $1,000,000.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is September 15, 2024. Check with the California ABC for future cycles and any rolling acceptance details.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly document your agency's current youth alcohol enforcement activities and outcomes.
- Identify specific high-risk areas where decoy and shoulder tap operations will occur.
- Include detailed plans for how LEAD training will reach local alcohol licensees.
- Partner with ABC regional offices early to understand enforcement priorities and training curriculum requirements.
- Show how this grant funding will expand or enhance your current enforcement capacity beyond existing resources.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to align enforcement priorities with ABC's statewide youth access reduction goals. Submitting vague budget narratives without itemized enforcement operation costs. Not demonstrating existing enforcement capacity or past success with similar programs.
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