This funding opportunity supports multidisciplinary research and innovation projects that evaluate environmental conditions and impacts of cannabis cultivation in California. Funded projects may address water use, land management, native species, social dimensions, community engagement, and technological innovations. The goal is to improve understanding and provide actionable solutions for ecological sustainability and conservation of fish, wildlife, and habitats affected by cannabis cultivation.
Eligible applicants include California public agencies, qualified nonprofit organizations, and California Native American tribes. Matching funds are not required but often provided.
