FY 2026-27 Bullying and Violence in School Advocacy (XB) Program Supplemental
🏛 Governor's Office of Emergency Services (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Sep 5, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for projects that advance sea otter recovery in California, particularly reintroduction of southern sea otters.
Projects may conduct biological and socioeconomic studies, stakeholder engagement, risk and impact analyses, or baseline assessments. Research related to the Federal Southern Sea Otter Recovery Plan is also eligible.
Nonprofit conservation organizations, research institutions, and government agencies are likely eligible. The grant is limited to work in California coastal areas.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
Funding provided under this Program must not be used to support prevention-focused activities or initiatives.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Project narrative with clear connection to sea otter recovery
- Budget and timeline
- Organizational credentials and experience
- Stakeholder support letters
- CV or qualifications summary of project leads
Program contact
- 📧 Neng.Lee@caloes.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-328-7462
FAQ
What types of projects does this grant fund?
Projects that evaluate sea otter reintroduction and other critical recovery actions under the Federal Southern Sea Otter Recovery Plan. Studies, stakeholder engagement, and risk analyses are all eligible activities.
Who can apply?
The description doesn't specify applicant type, but coastal conservation organizations, research institutions, and agencies working in California are likely eligible.
Are there geographic restrictions?
Yes. This grant focuses on southern sea otter recovery in California. Projects must be based in or benefit California coastal areas.
How should I structure my application?
Emphasize the connection to sea otter reintroduction or the Federal Recovery Plan. Include stakeholder engagement and clear research or implementation goals.
What is the typical award amount?
The grant description does not specify award amounts or total funding available. Contact the California Coastal Conservancy directly for funding details.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly link your project to sea otter reintroduction or the Federal Recovery Plan priorities. This shows understanding of funder goals.
- Include letters of support from stakeholders affected by or involved in sea otter recovery. The funder emphasizes stakeholder engagement.
- Distinguish between first-priority projects (reintroduction evaluation) and second-priority projects (other recovery actions). Be clear which category you fall into.
- Demonstrate how your research or planning will reduce uncertainty or risk in sea otter recovery. Funders want actionable science.
- Focus on southern sea otter populations in California. Work outside this geographic and species scope is less likely to be competitive.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail to explicitly connect their work to sea otter reintroduction or the Federal Recovery Plan. Vague conservation goals don't demonstrate alignment with funder priorities.
Many applicants underestimate the importance of stakeholder buy-in. Sea otter recovery involves competing interests—your project must address these tensions directly.
Applying for work outside California or focused on unrelated marine species wastes effort. Geographic and species scope matter.
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