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2023 Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Program

Grantor:
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Portal ID:
13604
Status:
Closed
Opportunity Type:
  • Grant
Last Updated:
Categories:

Details

Purpose:

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has established a competitive grantprogram to support and advance the recovery and rehabilitation of injured, sick, ororphaned wildlife, and conservation education. Funds may be used to support facilityoperations, improvement and/or innovation in animal care (e.g., enclosure design, dietaryand/or behavioral enrichment; veterinary treatment; post-release monitoring).

Description:

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:To be eligible for grant funding from the competitive grant program established pursuant to Section 1773.1, an applicant shall meet all of the following criteria:(a) Provide proof that it is a nonprofit organization that operates a wildlife rehabilitationfacility permitted pursuant to Section 679 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; or as an authorized satellite facility (sub-permittee). (b) Be in compliance with all conditions of its Wildlife Rehabilitation Memorandum of Understanding. (c) Maintain active participation in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Medical Database. HOW TO APPLY Applicants are required to submit an application packet consisting of: (1) cover letter; (2)project description; and (3) records verifying eligibility. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. PDT on September 15, 2022 via email to RehabWildlife@wildlife.ca.gov or mailand postmarked no later than the deadline to CDFW (ATTN: Wildlife Rehabilitation Program), 1701 Nimbus Road, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742. FUNDING & DURATION This is a reimbursable grants program. Allowable costs for reimbursement cannot be incurred before or after the grant term. Anticipated grant term will be March 1, 2023 –November 30, 2023. GRANT TIERS: The available pool of funds will be distributed to eligible applicants using the following tiers based on 2021 wild animal intake in the amounts shown: 2021 intake with corresponding Grant amount: 1 – 100 ($4,000); 101 - 1,000 ($9,000); 1,001 – 3,000 ($14,000); 3,001 - 4,000 ($19,000) 4,001 & more ($24,000). Specialty Rehabilitation Grant amount Black bears $5,000. This additional grant award is available to facilities conducting rehabilitation and care of black bear cubs pursuant an “Addendum to Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit/Memorandum of Understanding” between the Department and the facility. EMERGENCY GRANT FUNDING Emergency grant funding may be provided at the discretion of the Department based on the type of emergency impacting wildlife rehabilitation facilities. Emergencies may include, but are not limited to, localized events (i.e., stranding, die-off), zoonotic disease outbreak, assistance in departmental seizures (e.g., large number animal intake, prolonged duration and/or extensive anticipated care). Oil spill and wildfire response are not covered in this funding, as separate funds are available for these emergencies. ALLOWABLE COSTS: Allowable cost types may include, but are not limited to, species-appropriate diet;behavioral enrichment items; veterinary medical treatment (e.g., medication, supplies);radiological and diagnostic imaging equipment; subcontracted veterinarian services;caging including materials and subcontractor services; cleaning supplies; seasonal staff salary; contracted work for facility improvements or repair; facility equipment; tools supporting conservation education (e.g., phone line, internet, webpage, print services).UNALLOWABLE COSTS Incentives, Hospitality, or Fundraising.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Nonprofit

(a) Provide proof that it is a nonprofit organization that operates a wildlife rehabilitationfacility permitted pursuant to Section 679 of Title 14 of the California Code ofRegulations; or as an authorized satellite facility (sub-permittee).(b) Be in compliance with all conditions of its Wildlife Rehabilitation Memorandum ofUnderstanding.(c) Maintain active participation in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Medical Database.

Eligible Geographies:

Resident of California, and located within the geographic boundaries of California.

Important Dates

The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.
The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant.
September 22, 2022
The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
March 1-Nov 30, 2023

Funding Details

The total projected dollar amount of the grant.
$486,668
A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
Dependent
Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
$4,000 – $29,000
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
Yes ( see Description for details )
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source.
No
The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number.
  • State

Funding Source Notes:

Division 2. Department of Fish and Wildlife. Chapter 7.5. Native Species Conservation and Enhancement. Article 5. Native California Wildlife Rehabilitation Voluntary Tax contribution Fund. The CDFW shall maintain the Native California Wildlife Rehabilitation Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund established pursuant to Section 18749.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code (Article 5.3 of Chapter 3 of Part 10.2 of Division 2).

The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
  • Reimbursement(s)

Funding Method Notes:

This is a reimbursable grants program. Allowable costs for reimbursement cannot beincurred before or after the grant term. Anticipated grant term will be March 1, 2023 –November 30, 2023.

How to Apply

State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Resources

For questions about this grant, contact:
Heather Perry, 1-916-358-2790, RehabWildlife@wildlife.ca.gov

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