Climate Adaptation and Resiliency
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This grant is for organizations protecting and restoring ecosystems on natural and working lands in California. Funding supports climate adaptation projects aligned with California's Safeguarding California Plan and carbon sequestration goals. Projects must implement practices that increase resilience for wildlife while providing co-benefits like economic or social advantages.
The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) funds work on both public and private natural/working lands. Projects must align with California's Water Action Plan and State Wildlife Action Plan. Eligible activities include ecosystem protection, restoration, and carbon sequestration implementation by land managers.
This grant is for organizations protecting and restoring ecosystems on natural and working lands in California. Funding supports climate adaptation projects aligned with California's Safeguarding California Plan and carbon sequestration goals. Projects must implement practices that increase resilience for wildlife while providing co-benefits like economic or social advantages.
The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) funds work on both public and private natural/working lands. Projects must align with California's Water Action Plan and State Wildlife Action Plan. Eligible activities include ecosystem protection, restoration, and carbon sequestration implementation by land managers.
Program description
These projects must be consistent with the State’s climate adaptation strategy (Safeguarding California Plan), contribute to the carbon sequestration goals of AB 32, and support WCB’s Strategic Plan. In addition, projects will be consistent with other statewide plans and priorities, including the California Water Action Plan and California State Wildlife Action Plan 2015 Update. Program funding is directed toward projects that: Protect and restore ecosystems on natural and working lands to provide climate change adaptation and resilience for wildlife.Assist natural and working lands managers in implementing practices that provide climate adaptation and resilience.Increase carbon sequestration in natural and working lands, and provide additional social, economic, and environmental benefits, or “co-benefits”.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for organizations protecting and restoring ecosystems on natural and working lands in California. Funding supports climate adaptation projects aligned with California's Safeguarding California Plan and carbon sequestration goals. Projects must implement practices that increase resilience for wildlife while providing co-benefits like economic or social advantages.
The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) funds work on both public and private natural/working lands. Projects must align with California's Water Action Plan and State Wildlife Action Plan. Eligible activities include ecosystem protection, restoration, and carbon sequestration implementation by land managers.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 kurt.malchow@wildlife.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-926-2792
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 | 5 | 5 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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