Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Program
🏛 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 California nonprofits facing elevated risk of violent attacks or hate crimes based on their ideology, beliefs, or mission. Eligible organizations can apply for physical security enhancements and related security improvements. The program aims to integrate nonprofit security preparedness with broader state and local emergency planning efforts.
Funding supports installation of security equipment, emergency preparedness coordination, and collaboration activities between nonprofits and government agencies. Organizations must demonstrate they serve constituencies at high risk for targeted violence.
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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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