Upland Game Bird Account Grant

Department of Fish and Wildlife · State of California

At a glance

Upland Game Bird Account Grant is an open California state grant opportunity from the Department of Fish and Wildlife (State of California). Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Total estimated funding is $400K. Applicant types listed as eligible include individual, nonprofit, public agency and tribal government. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Opened: Jun 6, 2024
Close date: Ongoing
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $400,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State — Funds within the Upland Game Bird Account are generated by the sale of upland game bird hunting validations and stamps.
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Reimbursement(s)
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Estimated award amounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: 30
Expected award announcement: August 15th, 2024
Letter of intent: Required
Geography: Geographic scope is the state of California.
How to submit: By email: uplandgamemgmt@wildlife.ca.gov
Latest change note: Updated primary/secondary administrative POC contact information.

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Individual
Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

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 outreach, including, but not limited to, enhancing upland game bird habitat.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

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 to, reimburse, or 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.

How to apply

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (see Geography above).
Submit the letter of intentThis program asks for a letter of intent before the full application; check the guidelines for its due date.
Find out how to submitBy email: uplandgamemgmt@wildlife.ca.gov
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyCali Roth · cali.roth@wildlife.ca.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit while funds remainSubmit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Past applications & awards

Historical data · not a prediction

Reported by the agency for this listing

Fiscal year 2025–260 applications · 0 awards
Fiscal year 2024–257 applications · 2 awards
Fiscal year 2023–240 applications · 0 awards

Counts as published on the California Grants Portal. Award counts can read zero until decisions are announced.

Awards published: 3
Total awarded: $133,342
Median award: $60,046 calculated
Smallest – largest: $13,250 – $60,046

Recipients by type: Nonprofit (3)

Areas served: Statewide (3)

Largest awards to organizations

California Waterfowl AssociationCWA Public Access Upland Game Hunt Program$60,046 · FY 2024–25
California Waterfowl AssociationCWA Public Access Upland Game Hunt Program$60,046 · FY 2023–24
California Waterfowl AssociationNovice Turkey Hunt Coordinator-Sacramento NWR Complex$13,250 · FY 2024–25

Source: California Grants Portal grant award data. Awards to individuals are counted but not named. Past awards show who was funded; they do not predict future decisions.

Program contact (as published)

Cali Roth
cali.roth@wildlife.ca.gov
1-916-207-4957

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Upland Game Bird Account Grant”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Individual, Nonprofit, Public Agency and Tribal Government. It adds: “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…” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Upland Game Bird Account Grant”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $400,000.

How do I apply for “Upland Game Bird Account Grant”?

Applications go directly to Department of Fish and Wildlife, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: by email to uplandgamemgmt@wildlife.ca.gov. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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