Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (2026)
Title:  

Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (2026)

Agency:  

California Grants

State:  

California

NAICS Code:  

541620

Industry:  

Environmental Services

Solicitation Type:  

Grants Notice

Solicitation ID:  

158199

Open Date:  

1/23/2026

Close Date:  

4/16/2026

Projected Award Date:  

12/1/2026

Project Duration:  

60 months

Last Updated:  

Description:
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering funding opportunities under the 2026 Fisheries Restoration Grant Program for projects that lead to process-based restoration, enhancement, or protection of anadromous salmonid habitat. Eligible applicants include state and local government agencies, public entities, Native American Indian Tribes, and nonprofit organizations. The program has three priority areas: restoration, enhancement, or protection of salmonid habitat; watershed-scale planning and effectiveness monitoring; and planning, outreach, and/or education. The total estimated available funding is $16,000,000, and the expected number of awards is 15-25. • Eligible applicants: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government • Eligible geographies: Most coastal watersheds and some Central Valley watersheds that support salmonid's life history • Matching funding requirement: Not required, but strongly encouraged • Funding source: Federal, specifically the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) through a grant administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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Contact Information:

Timothy Chorey

Timothy.Chorey@wildlife.ca.gov

(916) 838-0760

Budget Estimate (AI):

$100,000 – $2,000,000

Based on the information provided, the estimated budget for this grant program is between $100,000 and $2,000,000 per award, with a total of $16,000,000 available for 15-25 awards. The actual budget will depend on the specific projects proposed and the evaluation criteria used by the grantor.

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