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The Wildlife Conservation Board's Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage Program grant proposal solicitation (PDF) under Proposition 68 is now available. Priorities include construction of wildlife overcrossings and undercrossings, restoration of natural habitats that provide a visual screen in wildlife corridors, and removal of instream impediments to fish passage. The first step in applying for funding is to submit a Pre-application, which is required to be considered for funding. The deadline for submitting a Pre-application is April 26, 2019, 5:00 p.m. Applicants must receive a recommendation to submit a Full Application. Full Applications need to be submitted by June 14, 2019, 5:00 p.m. Pre-applications and full applications are to be submitted to WCBCorridors@wildlife.ca.gov with 2019 Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage Grant Proposal in the subject line. All questions and comments should also be submitted to WCBCorridors@wildlife.ca.gov.

The Wildlife Conservation Board's Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Rescue Program grant proposal solicitation is now available. Priorities include the restoration or enhancement of overwintering sites and breeding and migration habitat. Technical assistance for the purpose of recovering and sustaining populations of monarch butterflies and other pollinators will also be prioritized. All applicants must first submit a pre-application to WCBPollinators@wildlife.ca.gov, and only if requested to do so, a full application. Pre-applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. All questions should be submitted to WCBPollinators@wildlife.ca.gov.