Sacramento Fish & Wildlife Office
Partners for Fish & Wildlife
A voluntary cost-share program to help landowners restore habitat on their land
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Project Emphasis
On the ground voluntary habitat restoration for migratory birds, anadromous fish, and listed and declining species. • • • • • • • private parties corporations non-profit organizations tribes cities counties schools
Eligible Landowners
Cost-Share Funding Amounts Total Available Duration When to Apply
Applicant must match Federal share. (The match can be in the form in-kind goods and services.) From less than $1,000 to $25,000. Most awards are $5,000 to $18,000. We also provide technical assistance on project development. About $800,000 total for California and Nevada. Minimum agreement: 10 years. Maximum agreement: 30 years Projects are developed year round. Funding decisions will generally be made by March.
Contact for projects in the Central Valley Foothills
Contact for projects in the San Francisco Bay Area*
Kate Symonds 777 Sonoma Ave., Room 325 Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707) 578-8515 Fax: (707) 578-3435 kate_symonds@fws.gov *Primarily Marin, Sonoma and San Mateo counties. More Information:
Shannon Holbrook 2800 Cottage Way, Room W-2605 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 414-6600 Fax: (916) 414-6712/6713 shannon_holbrook@fws.gov
www.fws.gov/sacramento/partnerships_program/partners.htm
Last updated November 15, 2007