Program
Resources
Total Funding
Funding Source
Maximum Award
Award Details
Not specified
Eligibility
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, local governmental agencies, federal agencies, state agencies, and California Native American Tribes.
Eligible Activities
Riparian projects include:
- Restoring riparian vegetation and re-establishing floodplain connectivity.
- Active or passive restoration that may include an element of invasive plant removal and control.
- Installing wildlife-friendly fencing along a riparian corridor to manage livestock and reduce impacts to streams or riparian vegetation.
- Reconfiguring degraded or incised streams to restore natural hydrology and encourage reestablishment of native riparian habitat.
- Planning, design, and environmental clearance for riparian restoration.
Duration
Notable Requirements
Cost share is not required but may be beneficial, in particular to complete a larger project. Letters of support are not required from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) unless the project involves a property owned or to be owned by CDFW.
Preferences
Basic Review Criteria: Project Outcomes – Significance of the Benefits; Consistency with and Implementation of Regional, State, and Federal Plans; Durability of Investment/Climate Change Considerations; Approach and Feasibility; Monitoring and Reporting; Project Team Qualifications; Schedule and Deliverables; Project Readiness; Budget; Cost Share; Community Support and Collaboration.
How to Apply
Applications will be submitted in two phases, a pre-application and a full application. All applicants will follow this process using WCB’s Project Portal. It is strongly recommended that prospective applicants contact WCB staff for a consultation prior to submitting a pre-application.