Proposition 68 Southern Steelhead Grant Program
🏛 Department of Fish and Wildlife (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Oct 7, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for research organizations and entities in California seeking to test the effectiveness of California Forest Practice Rules. Applicants must propose projects addressing one or more of 11 critical monitoring themes related to forest protection, wildlife habitat, and wildfire hazard. Projects must align with natural resource protection for California forestlands and preferably address the prioritized questions for FY 2022/23.
Individual project proponents may request up to $931,216 across three consecutive fiscal years. Projects can span multiple fiscal years but the EMC prefers funding multiple annual projects. Applicants requesting more than the available annual funding will not be considered.
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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. Projects that remove significant barriers to steelhead migration and include other habitat restoration and associated infrastructure improvements will be the highest priority.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
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 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024-2025 | 38 | 5 | 13% |
| 2022-2023 | 121 | — | 0% |
| 2025-2026 | 18 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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