Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant
🏛 Department of Fish and Wildlife (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Sep 13, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for shoreline erosion control projects in California. Local sponsors, municipalities, and organizations managing waterfront property can apply. State and federal cost-sharing requirements apply—typically 25-50% local match depending on project complexity. Projects must address erosion through construction, restoration, or protective infrastructure along shorelines or navigation channels.
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Program description
The Tribal Preparedness Grant is part of the Office of Spill Prevention and Response Program and supports California Native American tribes in preparing for and enhancing emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts while protecting their ancestral lands and communities from oil spills.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Program contact
- 📧 cindy.murphy@wildlife.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-616-4515
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 | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 2022-2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2023-2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2025-2026 | 8 | 8 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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