Inland Wetlands Conservation
🏛 Wildlife Conservation Board (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Sep 5, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for construction or design pilot projects that desalinate naturally-occurring brackish or saline water to support California's local or regional potable water supply. Projects must directly benefit municipal water resources and the State. Applicants must have completed feasibility studies, appropriate CEQA documentation, and be ready for implementation within 6 months of award.
State, regional, and local water agencies may apply. Private entities partnering with public agencies may also be eligible. Projects must focus on reducing reliance on Delta diversions and decreasing environmental impacts from desalination operations.
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Program description
The Inland Wetland Conservation Program (IWCP) jurisdiction matches that of the Central Valley Joint Venture and includes most of the watershed of the Central Valley. The Implementation Plan and the IWCP, however, continue to focus on the Central Valley floor, which extends approximately 400 miles from Red Bluff in the north to Bakersfield in the south and encompasses the following nine basins: Butte, Colusa, Sutter, Yolo, American, Suisun Marsh, Delta, San Joaquin, and Tulare. Eligible activities under this program include: Acquisition of land or water for wetlands or wildlife friendly agricultureAcquisition of conservation easementsRestoration of public or private landsEnhancement of existing degraded habitatsEligible recipients for grants under this program include: Nonprofit organizationsLocal governmental agenciesState agenciesFederal agencies
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 james.croft@wildlife.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-926-7523
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 | 6 | 4 | 67% |
| 2025-2026 | 6 | 2 | 33% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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