Wildlife Conservation Board Launches New Project Portal for Grant Applications
March 6, 2026
Pre-applications and invited full applications must now be submitted through the WCB Project Portal.
WCB is now accepting pre-applications and invited full applications through the new WCB Project Portal. WCB will no longer accept application materials submitted separately by email.
The Project Portal has been designed to streamline the proposal process from pre-application to grant award and final grant close-out. It can be accessed on WCB’s website. We have developed written guidance materials and a recorded training tutorial to help applicants navigate the new process.
We appreciate your patience as we launch the Project Portal and welcome any feedback to help improve its functionality over time. Please reach out to the Project Portal help desk with any questions.
February 26, 2026 Wildlife Conservation Board Meeting Results
February 27, 2026
Walking mountain lion. Photo courtesy of Dan Potter.
The Wildlife Conservation Board awards $59.6 million in grants to 27 habitat conservation and restoration projects at its February 26th quarterly meeting. Read the full news release.
WCB Releases 2025 Year in Review
February 25, 2026
Blue Creek flows into Klamath. Photo courtesy of Peter Marbach/Western Rivers Conservancy.
We are pleased to share the Wildlife Conservation Board's 2025 Year in Review (PDF). 2025 was a year of big moments—and even bigger success stories for the protection and restoration of California’s incredible biodiversity. As we look back, the Wildlife Conservation Board celebrates a year of remarkable achievements in tribal partnerships, land conservation, habitat restoration, and outdoor equity.
Prop 4 Funding Update
February 20, 2026
Climate Bond/Wildlife Conservation Board: Prop 4 Funding Update. Application Portal Opening in Early March.
With thanks to the Legislature and Governor Newsom, I’m pleased to share that Assembly Bill 107 (Section 36) has been signed into law. This allows WCB to award Prop 4 funds that were appropriated in the Budget Act of 2025.
As a result, all projects on the Agenda for our February 26, 2026 meeting will be presented to the Board next week.
Many of you have asked when we will resume accepting pre-applications. The answer is soon.
WCB is preparing to launch a new online portal to accept pre-applications and full grant applications. We will no longer accept application materials submitted separately by email. The launch will include written guidance materials, online training, and a dedicated support email address.
We expect the new application portal to open in early March. Please sign up for our e-blast to receive the latest WCB news and updates. Thank you for your continued partnership. Here’s to more great conservation in the months ahead.
Jennifer Norris
WCB Executive Director
February 26, 2026 Wildlife Conservation Board Meeting
February 12, 2026
The Wildlife Conservation Board will meet on February 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Note this meeting will also be available via Zoom.
Location:
California Natural Resources Agency, First Floor Auditorium
715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Public is Welcome!
See Full Agenda (PDF) for more information.