Upland Game Bird Account Grant Program

CDFW is soliciting proposals from qualified nonprofit organizations in the following subject areas: Research, Habitat Restoration, Enhancement and Acquisition, Hunting Opportunity and or Outreach Projects that include but are not limited to the research, habitat restoration, enhancement or acquisition to benefit upland game bird species consistent with program management plans or expand hunting opportunity on or adjacent to public lands will be given priority. Specific areas of focus include: ResearchEvaluation of precision and cost-effectiveness of methods to estimate abundance of native upland game birds.Impacts of wildfire on quail habitat, occupancy and abundance over time.Population genomic studies of native upland game birds. Habitat Restoration, Enhancement and Acquisition Cost-effective restoration and maintenance practices of native upland habitat. Hunting Opportunity and OutreachExpanding and or enhancing hunting opportunity of upland birds to the public. Program Details Department of Fish and Wildlife is a state agency that offers the Upland Game Bird Account Grant Program grant program to support eligible programs and projects. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Department of Fish and Wildlife through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for eligible programs and projects should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on California Grants Portal for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Department of Fish and Wildlife or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by September 15, 2022. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports eligible programs and projects. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 114, 115310. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through California Grants Portal. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Funded by FWS

Award details

Applications close on September 15, 2022.

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