Habitat Enhancement and Restoration
🏛 Wildlife Conservation Board (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Jul 10, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for California-based organizations providing technical assistance to foster youth education coordinators. Eligible applicants must have demonstrated experience supporting foster youth, educational equity, and coordinating services across school districts. The program supports technical assistance providers who help FYSCP Coordinators improve foster youth academic outcomes and college/career readiness. Geographic scope is limited to California.
Applicants must show capacity to deliver statewide technical assistance, training, and coaching. Experience working with school districts, foster family agencies, and child welfare systems is strongly preferred. The program requires commitment to performance metrics and annual evaluation.
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Program description
Consistent with Fish and Game Code section 1301, this program provides assistance for the restoration and enhancement of fish and wildlife resources. Eligible projects include: native fisheries restoration; restoration of wetlands; restoration of coastal, tidal, or fresh water habitat; other native habitat restoration projects including coastal scrub oak, grasslands, and threatened and endangered species habitats; in-stream restoration projects, including removal of fish passage barriers and other obstructions; and other projects that improve the quality of native habitat throughout the State.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- RFA application form (as specified by California Department of Education)
- Organizational background and experience documentation
- Detailed project narrative describing technical assistance model
- Performance goals and evaluation plan
- Budget and budget narrative
- Letters of support from school districts or partner agencies
- Proof of California nonprofit status or organizational registration
Program contact
- 📧 kurt.malchow@wildlife.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-926-8830
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 7 | 9 | 129% |
| 2025-2026 | 35 | 7 | 20% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this technical assistance provider grant?
California-based nonprofits, educational organizations, or agencies with proven expertise in foster youth education and coordination services. You must demonstrate experience working with school districts and child welfare partners.
What is the funding amount and grant duration?
Approximately $1.3 million per year is available. The grant period runs from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025, with annual renewal contingent on performance.
What activities does the grant support?
Providing statewide technical assistance to FYSCP Coordinators, delivering training and coaching, and helping improve foster youth academic outcomes and postsecondary transition rates.
What are the key performance expectations?
You must establish and meet goals for improved foster youth educational outcomes, increased coordinator capacity, and successful transitions to postsecondary opportunities. Annual review is required.
What is the application deadline and process?
The deadline is March 14, 2025. Specific application instructions and required documents will be detailed in the RFA.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Research current FYSCP efforts in California before writing to understand coordinator challenges and needs.
- Highlight your organization's track record improving foster youth educational outcomes with specific data.
- Develop clear, measurable goals aligned with state priorities: academics, college readiness, and coordinator capacity.
- Build partnerships with school districts and child welfare agencies before submitting your application.
- Plan for sustainability—show how your organization will maintain quality services across multiple funding cycles.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to demonstrate direct experience with foster youth populations or K-12 school systems. Vague performance goals that don't align with state metrics on educational outcomes and postsecondary readiness. Underestimating the scope of statewide technical assistance delivery across diverse school contexts.
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