Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program
Supports science-based projects for the conservation and recovery of federally threatened and endangered inland species in California, including research, habitat restoration, monitoring, and public outreach.
Funder: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline) | April 2027 (full application submission)
Funding Amounts: ~$2,000,000 total available; typical awards range from $40,000–$400,000 per project, up to 3 years
Summary: Supports projects advancing the conservation and recovery of federally threatened and endangered inland fish and wildlife species in California.
Key Information: Requires 25% non-federal match; CDFW staff must lead proposals but external partners are eligible as subrecipients.
Description
This program, administered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) with federal funds from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), supports the conservation and recovery of federally threatened and endangered inland fish, wildlife, and plant species in California. Projects may include habitat restoration, surveys, research, species introduction, monitoring, and public education/outreach directly benefiting federally listed species. The program encourages collaboration between CDFW and external partners, with a focus on projects that have a tangible impact on species recovery or prevent extinction. Annual solicitations identify priority themes and needs, with a competitive, multi-stage review process involving both CDFW and USFWS.
