Drought Emergency: Protecting Salmon

Funding for planning and implementation projects that enhance resiliency to drought and climate change through restoration, protection, or enhancement of riparian and aquatic habitat and river channels, reconnection of historical flood plains, or improvements to ecological functions. A portion of this funding will be dedicated to the Klamath River Watershed projects demonstrating support from and collaboration with Tribes and local landowners or landowner association. This dedicated funding will be available as follows: · Up to $10 million available for projects within the Scott River and its tributaries; and · Up to $10 million available for projects within the Shasta River and its tributaries. Program Details Department of Fish and Wildlife is a state agency that offers the Drought Emergency: Protecting Salmon 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, 2025. 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, 541620. 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
• Programs related to watershed

Award details

Applications close on September 15, 2025.

Categories

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