Prop 68 Background The WCB created by statute in 1947 to conserve California’s wildlife resources and provide for suitable public recreation. WCB currently operates 15 programs that fund acquisition, restoration, and public access projects throughout the State. Proposition 68 provided $275,000,000 to fund a variety of activities. These guidelines are based on the following legislation: Public Resources Code (PRC) section 80000 et seq. – California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68); and Fish and Game Code (FGC) section 1300 et seq., which authorizes the WCB Board to acquire property and award grants for fish and wildlife habitat conservation, restoration and for development of compatible public access facilities. The Proposition 68 allocations (PRC sections 80100[a][3] and 80110[c]) outlined in Section 2.0 of the Guidelines will be used to support WCB’s existing acquisition, restoration, and public access programs (WCB Programs). These funds may be used for any of the following programs: Acquisition, Agricultural Lands, Climate Adaptation, Forest, Habitat Enhancement/Restoration, Lower American River, Oaks, Public Access, Rangeland, Riparian, Streamflow Enhancement, Tax Credit, and Wetlands. Regional Conservation Investment Strategies The Wildlife Conservation Board is seeking high-quality grant proposals for the development of Regional Conservation Investment Strategies (RCIS). California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s RCIS program encourages public agencies to develop regional conservation planning documents using the best available science to identify regional conservation priorities and other actions to help California’s species populations that may be vulnerable or declining by protecting, restoring, creating, and reconnecting their habitats. An RCIS is a voluntary, non-regulatory document that provides guidance on actions that, if implemented, would result in effective regional conservation. Any public agency may propose an RCIS that is developed in consultation with local agencies that have land use authority within the RCIS area. Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage WCB uses a single continuous grant application process for all proposed projects. You can find more information about how to apply under the new process on the Grant Opportunities page. Public Access Program WCB uses a single continuous grant application process for all proposed projects. You can find more information about how to apply under the new process on the Grant Opportunities page. Upper Watershed Restoration Sierra Nevada and Cascade WCB uses a single continuous grant application process for all proposed projects. You can find more information about how to apply under the new process on the Grant Opportunities page. Lower American river Conservancy Program WCB uses a single continuous grant application process for all proposed projects. You can find more information about how to apply under the new process on the Grant Opportunities page.