Upland Game Bird Account Grant

Purpose: The purpose is to ensure funds generated by the sales of upland game bird hunting validations and stamps are used in programs and projects to benefit upland game bird species and their constituents. Description: CDFW may make grants enter into contracts or other agreements, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 1571, with public and private entities, including universities, nonprofit organizations, and California Native American tribes, as defined in Section 21073 of the Public Resources Code, for the use of the funds from the Upland Game Bird Account to carry out the purposes of Fish and Game Code §3684, including related habitat conservation projects. Any proposal fitting the criteria in this statue is qualified to be funded. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Individual Nonprofit Public Agency Tribal Government Funds shall be expended solely for: Acquiring land in either fee title or protected with a conservation easement and, to the extent possible, be open or provide access to the public for upland game bird hunting; Completing projects and implementing programs to benefit upland game bird species; Expanding public hunting opportunities and related public not limited to, enhancing upland game bird habitat. Eligible Geographies: Geographic scope is the state of California. Important Dates Application deadline The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight. 7/17/26 16:00 Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. August 1, 2026 Period of performance The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized. June 30, 2026 Funding Details Total estimated available funding The total projected dollar amount of the grant. $300,000 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. State Funding Source Notes:   Funds within the Upland Game Bird Account are generated by the sale of upland game bird hunting validations and stamps. 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). Reimbursement(s) How to Apply State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Purpose: The purpose is to ensure funds generated by the sales of upland game bird hunting validations and stamps are used in programs and projects to benefit upland game bird species and their constituents. Description: CDFW may make grants enter into contracts or other agreements, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 1571, with public and private entities, including universities, nonprofit organizations, and California Native American tribes, as defined in Section 21073 of the Public Resources Code, for the use of the funds from the Upland Game Bird Account to carry out the purposes of Fish and Game Code §3684, including related habitat conservation projects. Any proposal fitting the criteria in this statue is qualified to be funded. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Individual Nonprofit Public Agency Tribal Government Funds shall be expended solely for: Acquiring land in either fee title or protected with a conservation easement and, to the extent possible, be open or provide access to the public for upland game bird hunting; Completing projects and implementing programs to benefit upland game bird species; Expanding public hunting opportunities and related public not limited to, enhancing upland game bird habitat. Eligible Geographies: Geographic scope is the state of California. Important Dates Application deadline The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker.