Public Access

Purpose: Wildlife Conservation Board’s Public Access Program’s projects should focus on creating meaningful outdoor experiences for all Californians. Projects should provide public benefits, leverage funding to produce the greatest benefit, and provide access to natural and wild areas. Description: The Public Access Program provides funding for the planning or implementation of infrastructure and amenities that support wildlife-oriented recreational access (such as hunting, fishing, hiking or wildlife viewing) and opportunities for environmental education. Special consideration may be given to projects providing these benefits to disadvantaged or historically underrepresented communities. Planning and Implementation projects are to be considered. Planning grants are intended to support the development of projects that are likely to qualify for future implementation funding under this program. Implementation grants are intended for construction or enhancement of public access facilities. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit Public Agency Tribal Government Eligible Geographies: Statewide Matching Funding Requirement: Cost share is not required but may be beneficial, in particular to complete a larger project. Applications with higher proportions of secured cost share contribution towards total project cost will score more points through the “Cost Share” application evaluation criterion. Important Dates Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. Continuous Period of performance The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized. 5 years Funding Details Total estimated available funding The total projected dollar amount of the grant. $3,000,000 Expected number of awards A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. Dependent Estimated amount per award Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. Dependent Letter of Intent Required? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent. No Requires Matched Funding? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source. No Funding Source: The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number. Federal and State Funding Method: The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly). Advances & Reimbursement(s) How to Apply State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying. Grant guidelines Online application Resources Grantor’s site Subscribe to grant updates For questions about this grant, contact: Alyssa Benedetti, 1-916-212-0691, [email protected] Similar to This Grant Disadvantaged Communities Department of Fish and Wildlife California National Archery in the Schools Program 2026 (CalNASP) Equipment Grant 5 days ago More Details about California National Archery in the Schools Program 2026 (CalNASP) Equipment Grant Disadvantaged Communities Department of Health Care Services California Services to Science Academy (CSSA) Cohort 2.0: Technical Support and Assistance for Promising and Innovative Prevention Programs 1 week ago More Details about California Services to Science Academy (CSSA) Cohort 2.0: Technical Support and Assistance for Promising and Innovative Prevention Programs Disadvantaged Communities Workforce Development Board High Road to Construction Careers 2026 (HRCC 2026) Grant Program 1 week ago More Details about High Road to Construction Careers 2026 (HRCC 2026) Grant Program Disadvantaged Communities San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 2 weeks ago More Details about Proposition 4 Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024

Purpose: Wildlife Conservation Board’s Public Access Program’s projects should focus on creating meaningful outdoor experiences for all Californians. Projects should provide public benefits, leverage funding to produce the greatest benefit, and provide access to natural and wild areas. Description: The Public Access Program provides funding for the planning or implementation of infrastructure and amenities that support wildlife-oriented recreational access (such as hunting, fishing, hiking or wildlife viewing) and opportunities for environmental education. Special consideration may be given to projects providing these benefits to disadvantaged or historically underrepresented communities. Planning and Implementation projects are to be considered. Planning grants are intended to support the development of projects that are likely to qualify for future implementation funding under this program. Implementation grants are intended for construction or enhancement of public access facilities. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit Public Agency Tribal Government Eligible Geographies: Statewide Matching Funding Requirement: Cost share is not required but may be beneficial, in particular to complete a larger project. Applications with higher proportions of secured cost share contribution towards total project cost will score more points through the “Cost Share” application evaluation criterion. Important Dates Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. Continuous Period of performance The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized. 5 years Funding Details Total estimated available funding The total projected dollar amount of the grant. $3,000,000 Expected number of awards A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the applic