Watershed Funding Opportunities

October 2003

Prepared by:

FSOS Central Coast Watershed Coordinators

Prunuske Chatham, Inc., PO Box 828, Occidental, CA 95465

Phone: 707.874.0100 E-mail:

Note: Grant program descriptions and contact information follow in alphabetical order. Exact deadlines for many programs in 2004 have not been announced, and are projected based on the timing of deadlines in 2003.

Funding Source / Funding Available and Requirements / Project Description / Eligible Applicants / Geographic Range / Deadlines / Website/Contacts
American Rivers (partner with NOAA): River Restoration Grants / $5,000 to $25,000 per project. Non-federal match not required, but encouraged. / Grants provided to projects that are using dam removal or fish passage to restore and protect the ecological integrity of rivers and improve freshwater habitats for anadromous fish. / State, local, and tribal governments, conservation groups, and other non-profits in California. / Deadline early November 2003 (exact date not specified). / /grantguidelines.htm

American Sportfishing Association and FishAmerica Foundation (partner with NOAA): Restoration Grants / Funding typically ranges from $5,000 to $30,000. Match not required, but encouraged. / Projects that result in on-the-ground restoration in marine, estuarine and andromous fish habitats – especially sportfish. Strong partnerships & cooperation from local community groups and citizens are encouraged. / Open to tax exempt non -federal organizations. / Deadline for 2003 has passed. Applications typically accepted twice each year (March and August). /
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/restoration
Belvedere Fund / - / Funds are provided for organizational development and capacity building, citizen participation, outreach to new constituencies, coalition building, and training and technical assistance. / Support and funding to state and regional environmental organizations. / Submit letter of inquiry at any time, applications are accepted year-round. /
California
Coastal Conservancy / Match not required, but recommended. / Pre-project feasibility studies, property acquisition, planning (for large areas or specific sites), design, environmental review, construction, monitoring, and, in limited circumstances, maintenance. Technical assistance also provided. / Non-profit 501(c)(3). / Proposals accepted throughout the year. / North Coast (Del Norte County through western Marin County):
Karyn Gear, 510.286.4171
San Francisco Bay Conservancy (nine county Bay Area):
Nadine Hitchcock, 510.286.4176 Central Coast (San Mateo County through Santa Barbara County): Terri Nevins, 510.286.4161

California Department of Conservation: RCD Assistance Grant Program / - / Grants to fund RCD projects that improve the health of watersheds in California and build RCD capacity to promote and support conservation with landowners and communities within watersheds. / RCD projects within California. / Check website for current grant deadlines. / www.consrv.ca.gov
California Department of Fish and Game: Fisheries Restoration Grant Program / No funding limits on individual projects. Match not required, but recommended. / Funding available for watershed restoration work in California consistent with the goals of steelhead trout and salmon conservation and restoration. / Public and private entities, non-profits, and Indian tribes. / Deadline for 2003 has passed.
Proposals generally due in May or June. / Sacramento office916.327.8842
www.dfg.ca.gov/nafwrb/fishgrant.html
California Department of Parks and Recreation: Habitat Conservation Fund / Up to $400,000 per project. Must have 1 to 1 match from non-state source. / Acquisition and restoration of wildlife habitats and significant natural areas. / California counties, cities, and special districts. / Deadline for 2003 has passed.
Proposals generally due in October. / http://cal-parks.ca.gov
California Department of Water Resources: Urban Stream
Restoration Program / Up to $4.5 million in Prop 40 funds may become available. / Funding is provided for flooding and erosion projects that enhance the environmental and ecological values of urban streams. / Available to local government agencies (city and county), special districts, and citizen groups statewide. / Fall 2003 (to be determined). / Northern District
Fraser Sime 530.529.7374
Bay Area/Central District
Kurt Malchow: 916.651.9627
San Joaquin District
Susan Oldland 916.651.9626
http://www.dpla2.water.ca.gov/
California Salmon Partnership (partner with NOAA): Restoration Grants / Up to $40,000 per project (2003). Funding for 2004 to be determined. Minimum 1 to 1 non-federal match required. / Riparian habitat restoration, upslope sedimentation and erosion control, road decommissioning and storm proofing, fish passage projects, in-stream fish structures and stream bank erosion projects that benefit anadromous salmonids in coastal California watersheds. Projects must benefit Essential Fish Habitat and ESA-listed anadromous salmonids. / Tribal, community-based or community-led organizations, and communities themselves. / Deadline for 2003 has passed. Typically in March. / forestry.net
Jude Wait, Collaborative Learning Center
707.223.0848

California State Water Resources Control Board: Consolidated Grants Program / Up to $5 million per project. Consultation with appropriate RWQCB or SWRCB is required prior to submitting an application. / Provides grant funds and loans for various types of assessment, planning, and implementation projects that reduce, eliminate, or prevent water pollution resulting from polluted runoff and enhance water quality in state waters. / Nonprofits, local government agencies including special districts, Indian tribes, and educational institutions. State or federal agencies may qualify. / Deadline for 2003 has passed. Typically due in May or June. / www.swrcb.ca.gov/funding/index/html
California Wildlife Conservation Board: Habitat Acquisition and Restoration Program / In the past, grants have ranged from $25,000 to over $5 million. Match required. / Funding available for stream, wetland, and riparian habitat acquisition and restoration projects. / Grants awarded to nonprofit organizations, federal, state and local government agencies, RCDs and other special districts statewide. / Applications are reviewed in February, May, August, and November. / Wildlife Conservation Board
Riparian Program Manager 916.445.8448 http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wcb/index.html
Community Foundation of Monterey County / Typically $5,000 to $9,000 and up to $40,000 for calloborative applications. / Environmental projects, projects with educational component for youth preferred. / Open to community-based, public benefit organizations whose programs benefit the residents of Monterey County. / Check website for current grant deadlines. / Community Foundation for Monterey County
831.375.9712 (Monterey office)
831.754.5880 (Salinas office)

Marin Community Foundation / Contact foundation / Activities in Marin County, CA. / Check website for current grant deadlines. / Contact foundation:
415.464.2500

Marin County Wildlife and Fisheries Committee / In the past, grants have ranged from $600 to $2,500. / Projects pertaining to wildlife and fisheries enhancement. / Activities in Marin County, CA. / RFP comes out in January. Call UCCE in January to request application. / Effie Cook
UCCE
1628 Novato Blvd. Suite 150B
Novato, CA 94947
415.499.4204
Monterey County Fish and Game Commission / In the past, up to $5,000 has been awarded per project. / Projects pertaining to wildlife and fisheries enhancement. / Anyone in Monterey County who meets the requirements of the Fish and Game Code is eligible to apply. / RFP typically posted in local newspaper in February, application due in March. / Richard Brandau
Monterey County Parks Dept.
PO Box 5249
Salinas, CA 93915
831.755.4911
Call Richard to be included on mailing list.
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation:
Bring Back the Natives (BBN) / $10,000 to $100,000 per project. / Supports on-the-ground habitat restoration projects benefiting native aquatic species. / Nationwide. / 2003 deadlines: Pre-proposals due October 15, 2003. Full proposal due December 1, 2003 /
Suzanne Piluso: 503.417.8700
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: General Challenge Grants / $10,000 to $150,000 per project. 2 to 1 match preferred. / Projects that promote fish and wildlife conservation, the habitats on which they depend, and those that work proactively to involve other conservation and community interests. / Nationwide. / Year-round deadline. Two decisions cycles annually (June 1 and October 15). / NFWF Southwest Region
415-778-0999

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (partner with EPA and NOAA): Five Star Restoration Challenge Grants / $5,000 to $20,000 per project. Contributions from 5 organizations ideal. / Community-based wetland, riparian, or coastal restoration projects (on-the-ground) with outreach, education, and community component. / Nationwide. / Deadline for 2003 has passed. Applications normally due in May. /
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/restoration/
www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/restore/5star
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (partner with NOAA and US FS):
Pacific Grassroots Salmon Initiative (PGSI) / $25,000 to $50,000 per project. 1 to 1 match required. / Projects funded include in-stream restoration, salmonid habitat conservation planning, land acquisition, applied research, and public outreach and education. / Non-federal organizations (no businesses) in CA & OR. / Deadline for 2003 has passed. Check back next year. / NFWF: Rebecca Kramer, 415.778.0999 x235
NOAA: Leah Mahan, 707.575.6077
US FS: Dave Cross, 202.205.0951

www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/restoration
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (partner with NRCS): Conservation on Private Lands / $10,000 to $150,000 per project. 1 to 1 non-federal match required. / Projects that engage private landowners in the conservation and enhancement of fish, wildlife, and natural resources on their lands. / Nationwide. / Full proposal due: December 2, 2003. /
Jody Olson

Natural Resources Conservation Service:
Wildlife
Habitat Incentives Program / Federal source. Funding for up to 75% of the cost of the project. Technical assistance also provided. / Voluntary program for private landowners who want to develop or improve fish and wildlife habitat on their property. / Private landowners. Nationwide. / Contact local NRCS office / www.nrcs.usda.gov
NOAA and Institute for Fisheries Resources (IFR): San Francisco Bay Habitat Restoration Program / $12,500 to $50,000 per project. 1 to 1 non-federal match required. / On-the-ground habitat restoration projects in the San Francisco Bay Region that result in restoration or reestablishment of marine, estuarine and/or riparian habitat benefiting native species of fish and wildlife. / San Francisco Bay watershed. / Deadline for 2003 has passed. Check back next year. /
NOAA and The Nature Conservancy / $25,000 to $75,000 per project. 1 to 1 match required. / Projects that protect marine biodiversity though habitat restoration with an emphasis on science, community-based cooperation, and strong partnerships. / Nationwide. Open to groups associated with a Nature Conservancy chapter. / 2003 deadline has passed. Check back next year. /
or
www.nmfs.noaa.gov
NOAA Community-based Restoration Program: Individual Project Grants / $30,000 to $250,000 per project. Match not required, but recommended. / Grassroots restoration projects that will benefit marine resources and endangered and threatened species. / Nationwide. Non-federal organizations. / 2003 deadline has passed. Typically September deadline. / www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/restoration
NOAA Community-based Restoration Program: National and Regional Partnership / Typical grants range from $100,000 to $600,000. / Grassroots, community-based projects for restoring and conserving marine resources and their habitats / Nationwide. / Application due: December 5, 2003. / Robin Bruckner:

Alison Ward:

Melanie Severin:

301.713.0174
Packard Foundation: Conservation and Science Program / - / Activities that promote sustainability in coastal ecosystems. / All interested parties are eligible to apply. Focus area: California coast, the Gulf of California, and the Western Pacific. / Accept applications year-round /
Patagonia: Environmental Grants Program / Grants range from $3,000 to $8,000 per project. / Focus is on preservation of wild and scenic areas, biodiversity, limited funding for urban restoration. They are mostly interested in projects that identify and work on the root causes of problems and that approach issues with a commitment to long-term change. / Open to organizations with 501(c)(3) status. / Deadline for 2003 has passed. Typically April 30 and August 31 each year. /
Shannon Rowan
Patagonia, Inc.
PO Box 150
Ventura, CA 93002
805.667.4696
or contact local retail store
Peninsula Community Foundation: General Grants / Varies with project. / - / Daly City to Mountain View (includes San Mateo County) / Submit letter of inquiry at any time. / Ellen Clear
650.358.9369
Resources for Community Collaboration: Opportunity and Sustaining Grants / Opportunity: up to $5,000
Sustaining: up to $10,000 (only open to previous RCC grant recipients) / Provide seed money for organizations involved in community-based collaborations or those planning to start one. Grants support meeting expenses, supporting key participants, communication, and good information. / Open to groups (in California and beyond) engaged in community collaboration (must be 501(c)(3) or have appropriate sponsor). / Deadline for 2003 has passed. No updated application dates provided. / Whitney Tilt

406.587.7331

River Network:
Watershed Assistance Grants / $1,000 to $30,000 per project. Very competitive funding source. / Assist in organizational development and long-term effectiveness. / Available to watershed partnerships. Nationwide. / Future funding has not been secured. Check the website for current updates. /
San Francisco Foundation: Various grants / Check website for details. / SF, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Marin counties. / Deadline for Letter of Intent: March 15, 2004 / 415.733.8500
San Mateo County Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee / Past grants have ranged from $2,000 to $10,000. / Activities in San Mateo County, CA. / Due to current budget constraints, funding has been put on hold. Check back in summer 2004. / Gary Lockman
San Mateo Co. Parks and Rec.
590 Hamilton, 4th Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
650.363.1881
(County of) Santa Cruz Fish and Game Advisory Commission / Funding in the past has ranged from $500 to $10,000. / Projects pertaining to wildlife and fisheries enhancement. / County of Santa Cruz, CA. / No funds currently available. Commission may have fine monies become available this year. Contact Donna with project idea. / Donna Bradford
Planning Department
701 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831.454.7580
Sonoma County Community Foundation: Capacity Building Grants / Up to $5,000 per project. / Funding provided for training, planning, evaluation, and organizational development. / Open to all charitable organizations in Sonoma County, CA. / Applications are accepted at any time. / Robert Judd
707.579.4073

Sonoma County Community Foundation: Field of Interest Grants-Education / Up to $25,000 per project. / Funding provided for environmental education programs in coordination with school science curriculum. / Open to all charitable organizations in Sonoma County. / No updated deadlines for 2004 at this time. / Robert Judd:
707.579.4073

Sonoma County Community Foundation: Field of Interest Grants-Environment / Up to $25,000 per project. / Funding provided for restoration and preservation of natural habitats. / Open to all charitable organizations in Sonoma County, California. / No updated deadlines for 2004 at this time. / Robert Judd:
707.579.4073

Sonoma County Fish and Wildlife Advisory Board / Grants have ranged from $800 to $40,000 / Board will consider all types of fish and wildlife enhancement projects. / Activities in Sonoma County, CA. / Year-round. Board meets on 3rd Tuesday each month. / Fish and Wildlife Advisory Board
2604 Ventura Avenue, Room 101
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone: 707.565.2371
Sonoma County Water Agency: Fisheries Enhancement Program / Materials, supplies, and funds to $60,000 per project. / Any project enhancing threatened and endangered fish species in the Russian River basin. / Russian River basin in Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, CA. / Deadline for 2003 has passed. Typically, RFP released in late January, proposals due late April, applicants notified in May. / Ron Benkert, Grant Administrator
Sonoma County Water Agency
PO Box 11628
Santa Rosa, CA 95406
707.547.1908
www.scwa.ca.gov
Trout Unlimited (partner with NOAA): Embrace-A-Stream / Up to $10,000 per project. Match required. / Coastal conservation and restoration projects benefiting anadromous fish. / Nationwide. Open to those associated with a Trout Unlimited chapter. / 2004 application available on-line.
Must contact a committee representative by 11/24/03. See web for details. /
Turner Foundation / - / Habitat protection. / Nationwide, although priority is given to projects outside of California. / As of July 2003, proposals for 2004 will be accepted by invitation only. Check website in fall 2003 for info. /
US Fish and Wildlife Service: Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program / Typically in the range of $25,000 to $50,00o per project. / Funding provided for work on private lands. Typical projects include (but not limited to) wetland and riparian habitat restoration and improvement for threatened or endangered species, anadromous fish, and exotic species control and removal. / Nationwide. Private landowners, Indian tribes, and other non-federal landowners. / Applications accepted throughout the year. / State contacts (Dan Strait, Tom Moore, or Brian Weidler): 916.414.6446
http://partners.fws.gov
William C. Kenney Watershed Protection Foundation / Grant size is generally $7,500 to $15,000 per project. / Projects that seek to protect wild rivers and river ecosystems (large ecosystem campaigns). Funding available for general support, technical assistance, capacity building, advocacy and special projects. Funding is NOT available for watershed restoration, land acquisition, endowments, research or legal work. / Open to locally-based 501(c)(3), in the western US. Must have operating budget less than $750K and work strategically and collaboratively with other groups. / Submit one-page letter of inquiry.
Applications accepted year-round. / Kimery Wiltshire, Director
415.332.1363


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