Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is offering grants for cleanup, remediation, and watershed enhancement projects. The goal of this funding opportunity is to support the enhancement of watersheds and communities impacted by cannabis cultivation. Eligible projects may include road decommissioning, erosion and sediment delivery prevention, cleanup and remediation of illicit cannabis operations, and wildlife habitat enhancements. • Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments. • Eligible geographies include projects statewide, with higher scores given to projects that benefit California's Threatened and Endangered Species. • Matching funds are not required, but most grant-funded projects provide some commitment of matching funds and/or in-kind services. • The total estimated available funding is $20,000,000 annually for all funding opportunities combined.