Upland Game Bird Account Grants
Forecasted
California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Upland Game Bird Account Grants fund research and conservation projects to benefit upland game bird species and their habitats in California.
Funder: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 | July 2027 (full proposals due by 4:00 PM PDT, projected) | July 2027 (hard-copy postmark, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 total available annually; individual award amounts vary by project.
Summary: Supports projects that benefit upland game bird populations and habitats in California through research, conservation, land acquisition, and public hunting opportunity expansion.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Upland Game Bird Account Grants are administered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to fund projects that directly benefit upland game bird species and their habitats throughout California. Established by the California Legislature, the grant program aims to support initiatives such as habitat enhancement, land acquisition, research, population monitoring, and expansion of public hunting opportunities. The program is guided by a public advisory committee, ensuring that funded projects align with the needs of upland game bird conservation and stakeholder interests.
