Working Lands and Riparian Corridors Program - California Department of Conservation
This grant funds projects that restore and enhance California's agricultural lands and riparian corridors to improve ecological health, watershed function, and habitat quality.
Funder: California Department of Conservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical total pool: $2–4 million annually; individual awards vary by project scope.
Summary: Supports restoration and enhancement of California working lands and riparian corridors through planning and implementation grants.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; deadlines and details may shift.
Description
The Working Lands and Riparian Corridors Program provides funding for restoration and enhancement projects on California agricultural lands, with a focus on improving ecological health, watershed function, and habitat quality. The program supports both planning and implementation activities, aiming to benefit agricultural productivity and environmental quality through collaborative, on-the-ground conservation work. Projects are typically managed by locally focused Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) and must target agricultural lands, including riparian corridor restoration and watershed enhancement efforts.
