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.
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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Monitor WCB's Grant Opportunities page for solicitation-specific guidelines and deadlines; prepare project-ready proposals with clear conservation outcomes, maps, and budgets; demonstrate partnerships, matching or leveraged funds, and long-term stewardship plans; expect competitive scoring and WCB board review—contact WCB staff early to confirm program eligibility and timeline.
Current and upcoming funding from California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Most WCB programs allow funding to federal, state and local public agencies, non-profit organizations and tribes.
Deadline: Proposal applications can be submitted at any time.
Who can apply: Most WCB programs allow funding to federal, state and local public agencies, non-profit organizations and tribes.
Deadline: Proposal applications can be submitted at any time; portal currently accepts pre-applications.
Who can apply: Most WCB programs allow funding to federal, state and local public agencies, non-profit organizations and tribes.
Deadline: Proposal applications can be submitted at any time.
Who can apply: Most WCB programs allow funding to federal, state and local public agencies, non-profit organizations and tribes.
Deadline: Proposal applications can be submitted at any time.
Who can apply: Most WCB programs allow funding to federal, state and local public agencies, non-profit organizations and tribes.
Deadline: Proposal applications can be submitted at any time.
Who can apply: Most WCB programs allow funding to federal, state and local public agencies, non-profit organizations and tribes. Acquisition projects must generally involve willing sellers; appraisal requirements apply.
Deadline: Proposal applications can be submitted at any time.
Who can apply: Most WCB programs allow funding to federal, state and local public agencies, non-profit organizations and tribes.
Deadline: Proposal applications can be submitted at any time.
Who can apply: Most WCB programs allow funding to federal, state and local public agencies, non-profit organizations and tribes.
Deadline: Proposal applications can be submitted at any time.
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