# California Wildlands Grassroots 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, as of 2 November 2026: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 28 October 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. - How to apply: Apply directly - Amount: Up to $10,000 USD - Who can apply: NGOs and Individuals - Where: California: United States - Rounds: Fixed rounds with deadlines - Co-funding required: Not found on the pages we read - Restoration approach (our classification): Protected areas 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-wildlands-grassroots-fund/ - Funder’s programme page: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/ Summary in naturefunding.org’s own words: Quarterly grants of up to US$10,000 for small California groups protecting wildlands, covering stewardship, restoration, equipment and organising as well as advocacy. Mixed advocacy and field work. ## The facts, in the funder’s words **California Wildlands Grassroots Fund, how to apply:** Apply directly. When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call. > “Once you are signed in to your account, go to the "Apply" menu at the top left of the page” Source: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/, checked 2 November 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/#access **California Wildlands Grassroots Fund, amount:** Up to $10,000 USD > “Maximum grant award is $10,000” Source: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/, checked 2 November 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/#amount **California Wildlands Grassroots Fund, where:** California: United States > “Project impact must be within the state of California.” Source: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/, checked 2 November 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/#geography **California Wildlands Grassroots Fund, who can apply:** NGOs and Individuals > “Applicants may be a nonprofit, or an individual/organization fiscally sponsored by a nonprofit.” Source: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/, checked 2 November 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/#applicant_types **California Wildlands Grassroots Fund, rounds:** Fixed rounds with deadlines > “Important Dates: February 17, 2026 - Spring Applications Due May 15, 2026 - Summer Applications Due August 17, 2026 - Fall Applications Due October 28, 2026 - Winter Applications Due” Source: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/, checked 2 November 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/#window **California Wildlands Grassroots Fund, co-funding required:** Not found on the pages we read Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/#co_finance_required ## The call ### Winter 2026 round Call page: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/ **California Wildlands Grassroots Fund, Winter 2026 round, status:** Closed > “Applications Closed” Source: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/, checked 2 November 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/#call-2026-winter-status **California Wildlands Grassroots Fund, Winter 2026 round, deadline:** 28 October 2026 (the funder writes “October 28, 2026 - Winter Applications Due”) > “October 28, 2026 - Winter Applications Due” Source: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/, checked 2 November 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/#call-2026-winter-deadline Condition: Rounds recur each quarter; the page lists 2026 dates only.. ## What the funder asks grantees to report **California Wildlands Grassroots Fund, reporting:** A final grant report is due within one year of receiving the money and before further funding. > “you must provide a final grant report within one year of receiving the money and before your group can receive additional funding” Source: https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/, checked 2 November 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/#reporting ## How to cite naturefunding.org, “California Wildlands Grassroots Fund”, checked 2 November 2026, https://naturefunding.org/p/rose-california-wildlands-grassroots-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+Wildlands+Grassroots+Fund&body=Listing%3A+https%3A%2F%2Fnaturefunding.org%2Fp%2Frose-california-wildlands-grassroots-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+Wildlands+Grassroots+Fund&body=Listing%3A+https%3A%2F%2Fnaturefunding.org%2Fp%2Frose-california-wildlands-grassroots-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