Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Program
🏛 Department of Fish and Wildlife (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Jul 10, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for public libraries in California seeking funding to build the statewide eBooks for All collection. Eligible organizations include California public libraries of any size. The grant supports purchase of eBooks and eAudiobooks on perpetual licenses for statewide sharing. All titles must be accessible to every library in California through the Palace App platform. Cost sharing is required from applicants.
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Program description
The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) provides funding to award grants to projects that improve a community’s ability to adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change; improve and protect coastal and rural economies, agricultural viability, wildlife corridors, or habitat; develop future recreational opportunities; or enhance drought tolerance, landscape resilience, and water retention. Eligible projects include acquisition of water from willing sellers, acquisition of land that includes water rights or contractual rights to water, short- or long-term water transfers or leases, provision of water for fish and wildlife, or improvement of aquatic or riparian habitat conditions.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 Elizabeth.Buttler@Wildlife.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-594-3879
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 94 | — | 0% |
| 2022-2023 | 121 | — | 0% |
| 2024-2025 | 38 | — | 0% |
| 2025-2026 | 18 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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