Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant Program
🏛 Department of Fish and Wildlife (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Sep 5, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for California nonprofit organizations operating permitted wildlife rehabilitation facilities. Applicants must hold a current permit from California Department of Fish and Wildlife under Section 679 of Title 14 regulations. Facilities must be in compliance with their Wildlife Rehabilitation Memorandum of Understanding and maintain active participation in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Medical Database.
Funding is distributed in tiers based on 2021 animal intake volume, ranging from $4,000 to $24,000. An additional $5,000 specialty grant is available for facilities that rehabilitate black bear cubs under an approved addendum.
Allowable costs include animal diet, enrichment, veterinary services, caging, equipment, facility improvements, and conservation education tools. Ineligible costs are incentives, hospitality, and fundraising activities.
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Program description
The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) provides funding to implement the three broad objectives of the California Water Action Plan: more reliable water supplies, the restoration of important species and habitat, and a more resilient, sustainably managed water resources system (e.g., water supply, water quality, flood protection, environment) that can better withstand inevitable and unforeseen pressures in the coming decades. The Watershed Restoration Grant Program funds water quality, river, and watershed protection and restoration projects of statewide importance outside of the Delta.
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 | 5 | 5% |
| 2022-2023 | 120 | 16 | 13% |
| 2024-2025 | 38 | — | 0% |
| 2025-2026 | 15 | 5 | 33% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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