California National Archery in the Schools Program 2026 (CalNASP) Equipment Grant
🏛 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 California businesses and organizations supporting forest restoration and workforce development. Business development projects must support healthy, resilient forests through facilities, operations, or professional services. Workforce development projects may be submitted by universities, colleges, government agencies, community organizations, or businesses. Research proposals that deliver immediate benefits to California's forest sector are also eligible. All projects must include cost sharing.
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Program description
The CalNASP grant is awarded to 12-20 new schools each fiscal year. (July 1-June 30). The grant pays for a starter archery equipment kit so new schools can start the program in their PE classes. The kit includes: Twelve Genesis compound bows, five bulls-eye targets, one arrow-resistant net, one or two bow racks, five dozen arrows and an equipment maintenance kit. To be awarded the grant, schools cannot already be affiliated with NASP. They must fill out the grant application and submit a Grant Criterion. A Grant Criterion is a letter from the school’s proposed Archery Instructor detailing how NASP will be integrated into their curriculum and the potential impact it will have on students. Grant applications and Criterion must be submitted by 7/30 each year. Grant awardees will be announced by 9/15, with equipment being purchased and distributed by 12/15. After grant awardees are announced, awarding schools must have all proposed NASP instructors complete NASP national training (provided for free up and down California). Once a school has a trained instructor and their equipment kit, the school can start teaching NASP curriculum.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Project narrative/proposal
- Budget and cost-share documentation
- Organizational qualifications or proof of business registration
- Letters of support or partnership agreements (if applicable)
Program contact
- 📧 Grace.Vierra@Wildlife.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-708-8517
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | — | — | — |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
What types of business projects are eligible?
Projects supporting forest restoration through facilities, operations, or professional services. Examples include mills, equipment, or consulting.
Who can submit workforce development proposals?
Universities, colleges, government agencies, community organizations, and businesses developing logging, fuels treatment, manufacturing, or forest support sector capacity.
Can research proposals be funded?
Yes, if they provide immediate benefits to California's forest-sector businesses or workforce development.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes, applicants must demonstrate cost-sharing contributions to their projects.
When is the deadline?
May 20, 2026. Check the Wood Products website for updates on future funding cycles.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus on how your project directly supports California's forest resilience and restoration goals. Vague connections to forestry will not be competitive.
- Clearly quantify your cost-share commitment. Strong matching funds demonstrate organizational commitment and improve competitiveness.
- For workforce projects, specify which forest-sector fields you're addressing: logging, fuels treatment, manufacturing, or support services.
- Document partnerships with other stakeholders if applicable. Collaboration strengthens restoration and workforce development proposals.
- For research proposals, emphasize immediate, practical applications to the forest sector—not theoretical studies.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals lacking clear connection to California forest health or resilience goals. Insufficient cost-share documentation or weak match commitment. Workforce projects that don't target specific priority sectors.
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