Klamath Basin Restoration Program
Funds projects to restore habitats, improve ecosystem health, and support native fish and wildlife recovery in the Klamath River watershed of Oregon and California.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full proposal deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to ~$11.5M total available per cycle across multiple categories; typical awards range from $50,000–$2,000,000 depending on program; most categories require matching funds.
Summary: Supports projects that restore aquatic and terrestrial habitats, improve ecosystem health, and benefit fish, wildlife, and communities in the Klamath River watershed (Oregon & California).
Description
The Klamath Basin Restoration Program, administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), provides competitive grant funding to restore and conserve the Klamath River watershed, spanning Southern Oregon and Northern California. The program addresses urgent ecological challenges such as declining water quality, habitat degradation, and the recovery of threatened native fish species, including those listed under the Endangered Species Act. Funding supports projects that restore river, riparian, lake, and wetland habitats, enhance water quality and quantity, improve habitat connectivity, promote regenerative agriculture, and build local conservation capacity. The program is delivered in partnership with federal agencies including the Bureau of Reclamation, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
