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Land Acquisition 2025

Wildlife Conservation BoardNo deadline listed

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This is a California state program for buying land or property rights for conservation, run by the Wildlife Conservation Board. It is for nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments in California; for-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, cannot apply at all.

Best for
California nonprofits acquiring land for conservation, Public agencies acquiring real property, Tribal governments acquiring land or property rights
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Applicants outside California
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationCurrently accepting applications
62
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (nonprofit)
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
53
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
53
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
No fixed award amount is published; awards depend on the applications received. The total program funding is $100,000,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments are eligible; for-profit entities cannot apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are an eligible applicant type and can receive grants to acquire real property or rights in real property.

Summary

The WCB acquires real property or rights in real property on behalf of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and can also grant funds to other governmental entities or nonprofit organizations to acquire real property or rights in real property.

About this grant

The WCB acquires real property or rights in real property on behalf of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and can also grant funds to other governmental entities or nonprofit organizations to acquire real property or rights in real property.

All acquisitions are made on a "willing seller" basis pursuant to a fair market value appraisal as approved by the Department of General Services (DGS). The acquisition activities are carried out in conjunction with the CDFW, which generally entails CDFW evaluating the biological values of property through development of a Full WCB Real Property Acquisition Application. Once these evaluations are completed, they are submitted to CDFW’s Director for review and approval and then sent to the WCB with a recommendation to fund. Typically this process can take anywhere from 6 to 12 months. Concurrent to this the WCB regularly meets with CDFW to help evaluate and set acquisition priorities as new opportunities present themselves.

Type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount; depends on the applications received Total available: $100,000,000.00 Matching funds: Not Required (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) Funding method: Advances & Reimbursement(s) Funding source: State Deadline: Ongoing Award period: 1 year from board A letter of intent is required. Source: California Grants Portal record 104013, published by the State of California.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Eligible applicant types: Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government

Geography: Statewide

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment

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