# California Watershed Protection Fund From Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment. Listed on naturefunding.org, a free directory of nature restoration and conservation funding where every fact is read from the funder’s own page or the organisation that runs the programme for it. - Status, from the check on 2 November 2026: Upcoming (2027 round): expected to open Q1 2027. - How to apply: Apply directly - Amount: Up to $40,000 USD (Most grants expected between $10,000 and $30,000) - Who can apply: NGOs, Government bodies, Indigenous organisations and Research institutions - Where: Eligible California watersheds: United States - Rounds: Fixed rounds with deadlines - Co-funding required: Not found on the pages we read - Restoration approach (our classification): Rivers and lakes and Community conservation - Last checked: 2 November 2026. Every quote below was read on or after this day. How to apply, who can apply and where are our categories, from the funder’s words; the quotes are below. - Listing: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-watershed-protection-fund/ - Funder’s programme page: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-watershed-protection-fund/ Summary in naturefunding.org’s own words: Grants funded by Clean Water Act settlements for water-quality stewardship, watershed restoration and protection projects in eligible California watersheds, which change from cycle to cycle. ## The facts, in the funder’s words **California Watershed Protection Fund, how to apply:** Apply directly. When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call. > “Applications must be submitted by 5 PM on the due date.” Source: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-watershed-protection-fund/, checked 2 November 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-watershed-protection-fund/#access **California Watershed Protection Fund, amount:** Up to $40,000 USD (Most grants expected between $10,000 and $30,000). Most grants expected between $10,000 and $30,000. > “The maximum grant amount is $40,000 with most grants expected to range between $10,000 and $30,000.” Source: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-watershed-protection-fund/, checked 2 November 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-watershed-protection-fund/#amount **California Watershed Protection Fund, where:** Eligible California watersheds: United States > “The California Watershed Protection Fund supports projects designed to improve water quality and protect watersheds across California.” Source: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-watershed-protection-fund/, checked 2 November 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-watershed-protection-fund/#geography **California Watershed Protection Fund, who can apply:** NGOs, Government bodies, Indigenous organisations and Research institutions > “The applicant must be a 501(c)3 organization, fiscally-sponsored by a 501(c)3, or a governmental or tribal entity. Non-profit colleges, universities, university clinics and graduate programs are eligible to apply” Source: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-watershed-protection-fund/, checked 2 November 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-watershed-protection-fund/#applicant_types **California Watershed Protection Fund, rounds:** Fixed rounds with deadlines > “Eligible geographies for this fund vary cycle to cycle due to funding fluctuations.” Source: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-watershed-protection-fund/, checked 2 November 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-watershed-protection-fund/#window **California Watershed Protection Fund, co-funding required:** Not found on the pages we read Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-watershed-protection-fund/#co_finance_required ## Calls (2) ### 2027 round Call page: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-watershed-protection-fund/ **California Watershed Protection Fund, 2027 round, status:** Upcoming > “This Fund is closed for 2026 but will reopen in Q1 of 2027.” Source: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-watershed-protection-fund/, checked 2 November 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-watershed-protection-fund/#call-2027-status **California Watershed Protection Fund, 2027 round, opens:** Expected Q1 2027 > “This Fund is closed for 2026 but will reopen in Q1 of 2027.” Source: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-watershed-protection-fund/, checked 2 November 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-watershed-protection-fund/#call-2027-opens **California Watershed Protection Fund, 2027 round, deadline:** Not found on the call page Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-watershed-protection-fund/#call-2027-deadline ### Fall 2026 Call page: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-watershed-protection-fund/ **California Watershed Protection Fund, Fall 2026, status:** Closed > “This Fund is closed for 2026 but will reopen in Q1 of 2027.” Source: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-watershed-protection-fund/, checked 2 November 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-watershed-protection-fund/#call-fall-2026-status **California Watershed Protection Fund, Fall 2026, opens:** 13 August 2026 > “Important Dates for Fall 2026: Application Opens: 8/13/26 Application Due: 10/15/26 Grant Award Decisions: December 2026 Applications must be submitted by 5 PM on the due date.” Source: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-watershed-protection-fund/, checked 2 November 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-watershed-protection-fund/#call-fall-2026-opens **California Watershed Protection Fund, Fall 2026, deadline:** 15 October 2026, 17:00 (the funder writes “Application Due: 10/15/26, 5 PM”) > “Important Dates for Fall 2026: Application Opens: 8/13/26 Application Due: 10/15/26 Grant Award Decisions: December 2026 Applications must be submitted by 5 PM on the due date.” Source: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-watershed-protection-fund/, checked 2 November 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-watershed-protection-fund/#call-fall-2026-deadline ## What the funder asks grantees to report **California Watershed Protection Fund, reporting:** Not found on the pages we read Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-watershed-protection-fund/#reporting ## How to cite naturefunding.org, “California Watershed Protection Fund”, checked 2 November 2026, https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-watershed-protection-fund/. Data CC BY 4.0. Quotes are the funder’s words; cite the funder’s page for them. ## Something wrong? Report a problem: https://github.com/Restoration-Scope/rs-naturefunding/issues/new?title=Problem+with+California+Watershed+Protection+Fund&body=Listing%3A+https%3A%2F%2Fnaturefunding.org%2Fp%2Frose-california-watershed-protection-fund%2F%0A%0AWhat+is+wrong+%28deadline%2C+amount%2C+eligibility%2C+link%E2%80%A6%29%3F%0A%0A%0AWhere+did+you+see+the+correct+information%3F+A+link+to+the+funder%E2%80%99s+own+page+helps+most.%0A&labels=listing-problem Funders can correct their listing: https://github.com/Restoration-Scope/rs-naturefunding/issues/new?title=Funder+correction%3A+California+Watershed+Protection+Fund&body=Listing%3A+https%3A%2F%2Fnaturefunding.org%2Fp%2Frose-california-watershed-protection-fund%2F%0A%0AYour+name%2C+role+and+organisation%3A%0A%0AWhat+should+change%2C+and+the+page+on+your+website+that+says+so%3A%0A%0AWe+change+a+listing+only+after+confirming+it+on+your+own+website.+Listings+can%E2%80%99t+be+bought.%0A&labels=funder-correction