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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced it is now accepting proposals for projects under its FY 2018-19 Fisheries Habitat Restoration Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN). The PSN invites restoration projects that meet the funding requirements for four projects including: the Commercial Salmon Stamp Program focusing on projects enhancing the salmon fishery; the Commercial Salmon Stamp Program focusing on projects enhancing the salmon fishery; the Fisheries Restoration Grant Program centered on the recovery of state-listed salmon and steelhead along the coast and in California’s Central Valley; the Forest Legacy Program focusing on the restoration of watersheds affected by historic forest practices; and, the Steelhead Restoration and Report Card Program intent on projects furthering the recreational steelhead fishery.
The CDFW has indicated that eligible projects could include habitat restoration, water conservation, education, monitoring and restoration planning. Qualified applicants could include public agencies, recognized tribes and specific nonprofit organizations.
CDFW is holding nine public workshops to provide information to applicants to assist them in understanding the PSN requirements. The workshops will be held beginning Feb. 20 through Feb. 28. All applicants, including those who have previously submitted proposals, are encouraged to attend one of the workshops. There are important updates in the 2018 PSN. Workshops will be held in:
Fort Bragg
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018; 1:00-3:00 p.m.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Conference Room
32330 North Harbor Drive
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
CDFW Contact: Christine Ramsey at 707-725-1027
Camarillo
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018; 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Camarillo California Conservation Corps Small Classroom
3200 Wright Road
Camarillo, CA 93010
CDFW Contact: Mary Larson at 562-342-7186
Fortuna
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
California Conservation Corps Office Multipurpose Room
1500 Alamar Way
Fortuna, CA 95540
CDFW Contact: Christine Ramsey at 707-725-1027
Petaluma
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Petaluma City Hall City Council Chambers
11 English St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
CDFW Contact: Matt Erickson at 707-576-2814
Sacramento
Friday, Feb. 23, 2018; 1:00-3:00 p.m.
CDFW, Watershed Restoration Branch, 4th Floor Large Conference Room
1700 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
CDFW Contact: Tim Chorey at 916-327-8842
Los Alamitos
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018; 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
CDFW, Los Alamitos Field Office Library
4665 Lampson Avenue, Suite C
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
CDFW Contact: Mary Larson at 562-342-7186
San Luis Obispo
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018; 1:00-3:00 p.m.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
3196 S. Higuera Street, Suite A
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
CDFW Contact: Margaret Paul at 831-649-2882
Yreka
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018; 2:00-4:00 p.m.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Conference Room
1829 S. Oregon Street
Yreka, California 96097
CDFW Contact: Christine Ramsey at 707-725-1027
Monterey
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
20 Lower Ragsdale Road, Suite 100
Monterey, CA 93940
CDFW Contact: Margaret Paul at 831-649-2882
Although the amount of grant funding for FY 2018-19 is not known at this time, grants of more than $15 million was made available to eligible projects in FY 2017-18. FY 2018-19 grants are expected to be awarded to approved projects in early 2019.
Applications must be submitted online by Friday, March 30, 2018 at 5 p.m. The PSN and online grant application are online at www.wildlife.ca.gov/Grants/FRGP/Solicitation. For additional information or questions about the PSN or application process, please contact Tim Chorey, CDFW Fisheries Restoration Grant Program Coordinator, at (916) 327-8842.
