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Public Access

Wildlife Conservation Board · 83087

Award range

See source for award amount

Deadline

Ongoing

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government

Matching funds & resources

Source matching-funds field: 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.

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About this opportunity

Access to nature is critical to human health and wellbeing, yet outdoor access and its many benefits are not equitably distributed or equally welcoming to all communities. WCB supports California’s Outdoors for All Initiative by funding Planning and Construction projects that support wildlife-oriented recreation and nature-focused education throughout the state. Planning grants are intended to support the development of projects that are likely to qualify for future implementation funding under this program. Implementation grants are intended for construction or enhancement of public access facilities. WCB is committed to providing support for the full range of outdoor activities that are compatible with our habitat protection mandate: Hunting and fishing Non-consumptive recreation including but not limited to birdwatching, hiking, cycling, and environmental education

Funding geography: Statewide

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Funding instrument: Grant. Issuing jurisdiction: California. This is not a geographic eligibility determination.

Source fields and evidence

PortalID: 83087
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Title: Public Access
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AgencyDept: Wildlife Conservation Board
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Status: active
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LastUpdated: 2026-09-28 19:07:21
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Type: Grant
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Categories: Disadvantaged Communities; Parks & Recreation
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ApplicantType: Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government
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Geography: Statewide
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MatchingFunds: Not Required
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MatchingFundsNotes: 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.
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EstAmounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
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EstAvailFunds: $3,000,000.00
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ApplicationDeadline: Ongoing
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LOI: No
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FundingMethod: Advances & Reimbursement(s)
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GrantURL: https://wcb.ca.gov/Programs/Public-Access
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Source retrieved 10/15/2026 · Revision bbb49718bf2b65c49f9c8be20e984b7a83e389b6a1d23e90fb6a26aed0dbec62. Always confirm current requirements and dates with the funder. Structured source fields are checked; this is not a determination that every applicant qualifies.

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