Cannabis Restoration Grant Program
Funds research and restoration projects to repair and protect California habitats and ecosystems impacted by cannabis cultivation, supporting ecological health and sustainable practices.
Funder: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Due Dates: Rolling (continuous)
Funding Amounts: Approx. $20M available annually; no minimum or maximum per project; typical awards range from ~$170K to >$5M; project terms up to 3 years.
Summary: Supports research, planning, cleanup, remediation, and restoration of habitats impacted by cannabis cultivation and related activities throughout California.
Key Information: Open to public agencies, nonprofits, and California Native American tribes; projects must benefit California ecosystems or species.
Description
The Cannabis Restoration Grant Program (CRGP), administered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), funds projects aimed at restoring, remediating, and enhancing habitats and watersheds impacted by cannabis cultivation. The program also supports research and innovation that advances ecological health, environmental stewardship, and sustainable cultivation practices. Funding opportunities span planning, implementation, research, and capacity building, and are available to a wide range of eligible entities working to protect and restore California's natural resources.
