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Natural Heritage Preservation Tax Credit Program
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California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB)
Sacramento, California, United StatesWebsite
About California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB)
The California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) is a state government grantmaker that funds acquisition, protection, restoration, and enhancement of wildlife habitat and natural resources across California. WCB prioritizes projects that secure land for wildlife, restore wetlands, riparian and aquatic habitats, improve stream flows and fish/wildlife passage, and expand public access for wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation—typically partnering with public agencies and conservation nonprofits. Funding is highly program- and solicitation-driven, aligned with state ballot measures and resource bonds, and focused on projects that yield durable conservation and climate-resilient outcomes.
Focus Areas
Habitat acquisition for wildlife and endangered speciesWetland, riparian, and aquatic habitat restorationStreamflow enhancement and anadromous fish recoveryWildlife and fish passage infrastructure (culvert/barrier removal)Public access improvements for wildlife viewing and outdoor recreationBiodiversity and climate-resilient landscape connectivity
Giving Approach
Competitive, solicitation-specific grant rounds tied to state bond or proposition funds (e.g., Prop 1, Prop 68, Habitat Conservation Fund). Awards vary widely by program and project scale—from planning grants to multi-million-dollar implementation packages—with projects reviewed in WCB funding cycles and approved at board meetings. Applicants are typically public agencies or qualified nonprofits and projects often require partnerships, match or leveraged funding, and demonstrated readiness.
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