When funds are available, the County of Humboldt’s Fish & Game Advisory Commission awards grant funds to local projects using revenues from state fish and wildlife code violation fines.
The commission’s grant program is currently accepting proposals, with $4,000 available in grant funds this year.
To be considered for the Humboldt County Fish & Game Grant Program award, projects must be focused on the protection, conservation, propagation or preservation of fish and wildlife in Humboldt County. Project activities must be limited to one or more of the following:
- Public education relating to the scientific principles of fish and wildlife conservation and operation of nature study facilities.
- Temporary emergency treatment and care of injured or orphaned wildlife.
- Breeding, raising, purchasing or releasing fish or wildlife.
- Improvement of fish or wildlife habitat.
- Purchasing and maintaining materials, supplies or equipment for ownership or use by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) in the normal performance of its duties.
- Predator control actions for the benefit of fish or wildlife following certification in writing by the CDFW that the proposed actions will significantly benefit a particular wildlife or fish species.
- Scientific fish and wildlife research conducted by institutions of higher learning or governmental agencies, if approved by the CDFW.
Application Process
Proposals must be submitted by email by Wednesday, Sept. 30 to the Humboldt County Fish & Game Advisory Commission Secretary at nkaytis4@gmail.com. Organizations, educators and community groups with qualifying projects are encouraged to apply. Proposals must demonstrate a clear benefit to local fish and wildlife and promote sustainable natural resource practices.
Those with interest in applying are encouraged to email nkaytis4@gmail.com or call 707-786-4902 for more information. To learn more about the Humboldt County Fish & Game Advisory Commission, please visit the Humboldt County Fish & Game Advisory Commission web page.
For more information on county committees, boards and commissions, please call 707-445-7266 or email COB@co.humboldt.ca.us.
About the Humboldt County Fish & Game Advisory Commission
The Humboldt County Fish & Game Advisory Commission was formed on July 10, 1956 by Board Order and reorganized on June 3, 1964. This commission was established to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors in all matters concerning fish and wildlife within the County of Humboldt. The commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, located at 445 Herrick Ave. in Eureka. For more information, visit the Humboldt County Fish & Game Advisory Commission web page.