[California Department of Food and Agriculture](https://www.cdfa.ca.gov)

November 23, 2022

Up to $2,000,000 per project; typical grant term is 3 years; total program allocation was $15 million.

Supports experienced organizations to create and restore native pollinator habitats on California agricultural lands, enhancing biodiversity and sustainable farming.

Program is currently closed; check funder page for future opportunities.

--- ## Description The Pollinator Habitat Program (PHP), administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), funds projects that establish and restore pollinator habitats on California's agricultural lands. The program targets the urgent need to reverse pollinator declines due to habitat loss, pesticide use, disease, and climate change. Funded projects focus on installing native plant habitats and implementing conservation management practices that benefit pollinators (such as bees and butterflies), while also supporting biodiversity, carbon sequestration, soil health, and integrated pest management. The PHP is part of California's broader Climate Smart Agriculture initiative. --- ## Due Dates - November 23, 2022: Full application deadline (final day of application period) *All dates are based on the most recent application cycle; future cycles have not yet been announced. Check the [program page](https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/php/) for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $2,000,000 per project - Typical grant term: 3 years (e.g., July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026) - Total program allocation: $15 million for the most recent cycle - Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis; up to 25% advance payment may be available --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) - University of California, California Community Colleges, or California State Universities - Non-profit organizations (including land trusts focused on agricultural land conservation) - Federally- and California-recognized Native American Indian Tribes **Requirements:** - Applicants must demonstrate expertise in habitat restoration or conservation management practices supporting pollinators. - Agricultural commodity groups are encouraged to partner with eligible entities. - Projects must be located on California agricultural operations (row, vineyard, field and tree crops, commercial nurseries, nursery stock production, livestock operations). - University/research farms and community gardens are not eligible as project sites. - Priority is given to projects benefiting socially disadvantaged farmers/ranchers and operations under 500 acres. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [CDFA PHP webpage](https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/php/). - Required materials include: - Completed online application - Workplan and budget workbook - Resumes demonstrating relevant expertise - The application must detail project activities, budget, and anticipated outcomes. - Applications are reviewed for administrative completeness and technical merit (scoring based on qualifications, partnerships, workplan, budget, and commitment to equity). - Successful applicants enter into a grant agreement with CDFA; funds are disbursed on a reimbursement basis with required quarterly progress reports and a final report. --- ## Additional Information - Funded activities must implement eligible conservation practices (e.g., hedgerow planting, conservation cover, field borders, wildlife habitat planting) using native species. - Payment rates are standardized and based on USDA NRCS practice standards (see program documentation for detailed rates). - Projects must include outcome monitoring for three years post-completion. - Partnerships and outreach to priority groups (e.g., socially disadvantaged farmers/ranchers) are strongly encouraged. - The program is currently closed; future funding cycles depend on state budget allocations. --- ## External Links - [CDFA Pollinator Habitat Program main page](https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/php/) - [List of previous grantees and contacts (PDF)](https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oars/docs/php-contact_information_of_grantees.pdf) - [Request for Grant Applications (PDF)](https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/php/docs/php_request_for_grant_applications.pdf) - [Program Flyer (PDF)](https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/php/docs/PHP_flyer_2022.pdf) - [CDFA Grants Overview](https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Department/Office | Email | Phone | Web | |-------------------|-------|-------|-----| | CDFA Office of Public Affairs | OfficeOfPublicAffairs@cdfa.ca.gov | 916-654-0466 | [Contact CDFA](https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/Contact_Us.html) | For specific program questions, refer to the [PHP program page](https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/php/) for updates and future contact details.

Pollinator Habitat Program

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