Applications for the next, and final round of Habitat Conservation Fund Programs must be postmarked by October 1, 2018.

RSVP to attend a June 2018 application workshop
If you would like to learn more about applying for the Habitat Conservation Fund grant program, consider attending a workshop.  OGALS staff will go through the application process, providing tips on submitting successful applications and responding to application criteria.  (May 16, 2018)

HCF - $2 million available annually
The Habitat Conservation Fund allocates approximately $2 million each year to cities, counties, and districts.  The program requires a 50% match.  Eligible projects include: nature interpretation programs to bring urban residents into park and wildlife areas, protection of various plant and animal species, and acquisition and development of wildlife corridors and trails.
 
Eligible Applicants:
  Cities
  Counties
  Districts

 

HCF Application Guides
  HCF Category Chart
  Frequently Asked Questions

 

  Deer/Mountain Lion Habitat: PDF / DOC
    Application Form

  Rare, Endangered, Threatened or Fully Protected Species Habitat: PDF / DOC
    Application Form
   

  Wetlands: PDF / DOC  
    Application Form

  Anadromous Salmonids and Trout Habitat: PDF / DOC 
  Application Form
 

  Riparian Habitat: PDF / DOC 
    Application Form

     
 Trails: PDF / DOC  
    Application Form
   
  
 Wildlife Area Activities: PDF / DOC  
    Application Form
     

HCF Application Forms:

  Authorizing Resolution Form

  Cost Estimate Match Form

  CEQA Compliance Certification Form

  Acquisition Schedule Form

 

Additional Application Resources
Website links to the California Conservation Corps (CCC), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Endangered Species, Equipment Rental Rates, Topographic Maps, and Prevailing Wage 

 

GRANT ADMINISTRATION GUIDE (January 1, 2012)  PDF / DOC

 

The California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990

 

Program Contact
Any questions about the HCF Program on the application process may be directed to Barbara Baker at Barbara.Baker@parks.ca.gov or (916) 651-7743.

Previous Procedural Guides:

Draft Procedural Guide (2007-2009)


Procedural Guide (2006 and earlier)
 
 

Awards for (2018), (2017/18), (2016/17), (2015/16), (2014/15)

 

 HCF Program Funded Projects (Fiscal Years 1990/1991 through 2013/2014)
 (Excel DOC) (PDF DOC)