Funder: California Department of Conservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards up to ~$300,000 per project; total pool in recent cycles ~$1.5–1.9 million; project periods are generally 2–3 years.
Summary: Supports local government and nonprofit positions to coordinate watershed health projects and advance California’s natural resource goals.
Key Information: Only local governments, special districts, nonprofits, and tribal entities in California are eligible.