Inland Wetlands Conservation
About This Grant
The Inland Wetland Conservation Program (IWCP) jurisdiction matches that of the Central Valley Joint Venture and includes most of the watershed of the Central Valley. The Implementation Plan and the IWCP, however, continue to focus on the Central Valley floor, which extends approximately 400 miles from Red Bluff in the north to Bakersfield in the south and encompasses the following nine basins: Butte, Colusa, Sutter, Yolo, American, Suisun Marsh, Delta, San Joaquin, and Tulare. Eligible activities under this program include: Acquisition of land or water for wetlands or wildlife friendly agricultureAcquisition of conservation easementsRestoration of public or private landsEnhancement of existing degraded habitatsEligible recipients for grants under this program include: Nonprofit organizationsLocal governmental agenciesState agenciesFederal agencies
Grant Summary
Inland Wetlands Conservation is a Wildlife Conservation Board grant providing up to $8M for nonprofit, municipality, school district. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
Up to $8M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Inland Wetlands Conservation from Wildlife Conservation Board, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Wildlife Conservation Board before the deadline.
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Inland Wetlands Conservation: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Inland Wetlands Conservation?
Inland Wetlands Conservation is offered by Wildlife Conservation Board and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, school district, tribal government. It is available in CA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Inland Wetlands Conservation provide?
Inland Wetlands Conservation provides up to $8M per award from Wildlife Conservation Board. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Inland Wetlands Conservation deadline?
Inland Wetlands Conservation accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Wildlife Conservation Board, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Inland Wetlands Conservation?
To apply for Inland Wetlands Conservation, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Wildlife Conservation Board.