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Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO)

Department of Fish and Wildlife
Currently Open As of Jan 11, 2026
Application Opens TBD
Deadline TBD
Geography Funds under this Solicitation are available for projects statewide. Projects may occur on state or federal lands. Proposals that directly benefit Species of Greatest Conservation Need or Sensitive Natural Communities will receive higher scores under the “Solicitation Priorities” scoring criteria.
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Overview

CDFW seeks high quality grant proposals that facilitate environmental sustainability of legal cannabis cultivation and addresses environmental impacts related to cannabis cultivation. Grants are provided through the Environmental Restoration and Protection Account pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 34019(f)(2)(A). The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Cannabis Restoration Grant Program (CRGP) is seeking Research and Innovation proposals from eligible applicants to evaluate environmental conditions and impacts relative to cannabis cultivation; produce resources for ecological and environmentally sound cultivation practices; facilitate environmental sustainability of legal cannabis cultivation; and overall, address environmental impacts related to cannabis...

Eligibility Requirements

  • Expected number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.

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Phone: 000-000-0000

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Data Source & Verification

Source: wildlife.ca.gov
Last Verified: Jan 11, 2026, 1:38 AM
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