Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement 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 organizations working to establish pollinator habitat on agricultural lands in California. Eligible applicants include Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs), University of California, California Community Colleges, California State Universities, nonprofits (including land trusts focused on agricultural conservation), and federally- or state-recognized Native American tribes. Agricultural commodity groups may apply in partnership with eligible entities. Applicants must demonstrate expertise and experience in habitat restoration on agricultural lands or implementing conservation practices that support pollinators. Projects must be operational within 36 months of the grant start date.
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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. Eligible projects include acquisition of water from willing sellers, acquisition of land that includes water rights or contractual rights to water, short- or long-term water transfers or leases, provision of water for fish and wildlife, or improvement of aquatic or riparian habitat conditions.
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 | — | 0% |
| 2022-2023 | 121 | — | 0% |
| 2024-2025 | 38 | — | 0% |
| 2025-2026 | 18 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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