California Watershed Protection Fund

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from rosefdn.org · california watershed protection fund unless marked. Checked 2 Nov 2026

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.

Amount

Up to $40,000 USD

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.

Where

Eligible California watersheds: United States

The California Watershed Protection Fund supports projects designed to improve water quality and protect watersheds across California.

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

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Eligible geographies for this fund vary cycle to cycle due to funding fluctuations.

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Rivers and lakes and Community conservation

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

Calls (2)

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Not found on the pages we read