Category/Topic
Environment
Level
State
Summary

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.

The Program prioritizes: boating access projects, hunting and fishing projects, and non-consumptive wildlife-oriented recreation. 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, enhancement, or rehabilitation of public access facilities.

Eligible Entities
Local Public Agencies, Native American Tribes, Nonprofit Organizations
Due Date Notes

Rolling / Ongoing (Period of Performance: 6/30/2025)

Max Award
$5,000,000
Match Required?
No
Match Notes

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.

Funder
Wildlife Conservation Board
Total Amount Available for All Grants
$5,000,000
Resources
Opportunity Posting or Webpage
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