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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2018-2019 San Joaquin Fish Population Enhancement Program

    Open Date
    Jul 2, 2019
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $38,970,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    2019SJFPEP
    Portal ID
    1092
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    SJFPEP funds projects through local assistance grants or direct expenditures to improve conditions for survival of various life stages of salmonids and other native fish populations in the lower San Joaquin River watershed, and to reduce vulnerability of native fishes to water diversions, predation, and other impacts to their populations at all life stages within or upstream of the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta (Delta).

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Limited in geographic scope to the tributaries of the San Joaquin River, including the Cosumnes, Mokelumne, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and the Merced rivers, and the San Joaquin River between its confluence with the Mokelumne River and its confluence with the Merced River. All projects must benefit native fishes in the lower San Joaquin River watershed

    View Full Grant Details: 2018-2019 San Joaquin Fish Population Enhancement Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2018-2019 Urban Streams Restoration Program Solicitation

    Open Date
    Jul 2, 2019
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $9,420,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    2019USRP
    Portal ID
    1074
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Since 1985, the Urban Streams Restoration Program provided more than 270 grants in accordance with California Water Code Section 7048, ranging from $1,000 to $1 million to communities throughout California. We fund planning and implementation projects that protect infrastructure by restoring streams, creeks, and rivers to enhance the environment for fish, wildlife, and people.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    The geographic scope of the USRP is statewide. Only projects benefiting disadvantaged communities may apply for planning-only grants, and these communities are exempt from the 20% match eligibility requirement.

    View Full Grant Details: 2018-2019 Urban Streams Restoration Program Solicitation>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021 Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Program

    Open Date
    Oct 28, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $190,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7129
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Program offers financial assistance to address drought impacts through implementation of projects with multiple benefits. For communities, including Tribes, facing the loss or contamination of their water supplies due to the drought; to address immediate drought impacts on human health and safety; and to protect fish and wildlife resources plus other public benefits, such as ecosystem improvements.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2021 Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2022 Urban Community Drought Relief Program

    Open Date
    Aug 16, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $285,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    13256
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Urban Community Drought Relief Program offers financial assistance to address drought impacts through implementation of projects with multiple benefits. For communities, including Tribes, facing the loss or contamination of their water supplies due to the drought; to address immediate drought impacts on human health and safety; and to protect fish and wildlife resources plus other public benefits, such as ecosystem improvements.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2022 Urban Community Drought Relief Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CalConserve Water Use Efficiency Loan Program

    Open Date
    Jul 15, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $7,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2076
    Opportunity Type
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The CalConserve Water Use Efficiency Revolving Fund is intended to be a sustainable funding source for water use efficiency projects by establishing a loan program to local agencies for specific types of water conservation and water use efficiency projects and programs to achieve urban water use targets, specifically water use efficiency upgrades and fixing expensive and difficult to repair customer leaks. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects throughout California are eligible for funding.

    View Full Grant Details: CalConserve Water Use Efficiency Loan Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Central Valley Tributaries

    Open Date
    Dec 12, 2018
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $26,700,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1101
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Program will fund multi-benefit flood risk reduction projects. The projects to be funded by this Program shall: (1) address flood risk for urban communities, small communities and/or rural areas; and (2) enhance ecosystems, including fish and wildlife habitat and improving water quality downstream. Projects must be in the Central Valley of California.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Eligible projects must be located in the Central Valley of California, excluding the legal Delta, in or adjacent to the Statewide Planning area as shown in the Guidelines.

    View Full Grant Details: Central Valley Tributaries>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Coastal Watershed Flood Risk Reduction

    Open Date
    Jul 8, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $24,300,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1689
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To provide grants for applicants to implement flood risk reduction projects with fish and wildlife habitat enhancements in coastal watersheds.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Eligible projects must be located in California Coastal Watersheds, including the North Coast, San Francisco Bay, Central Coast, and South Coast watersheds. However, projects in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta are excluded. Priority points will be given to projects in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA)’s Coastal V/VE and Coastal A/AE zones, FEMA’s Coastal Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs).

    View Full Grant Details: Coastal Watershed Flood Risk Reduction>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    County Drought Resilience Planning Assistance Program

    Open Date
    Mar 22, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $10,000 – $125,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    26906
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the County Drought Resilience Planning Grant Program intends to help the counties to establish standing drought task forces or to develop the county drought resilience plans, per Senate Bill 552. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Entire State of California

    View Full Grant Details: County Drought Resilience Planning Assistance Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance Program

    Open Date
    Sep 20, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $47,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    79955
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Senate Bill 122 added Part 4, Section 6700 to the Water Code to create a new program, the Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance Program, within DWR for the purpose of providing state funding for repairs, rehabilitation, enhancements, and other dam safety projects at existing state jurisdictional dams and associated facilities that were in service prior to January 1, 2023. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects must occur in California

    View Full Grant Details: Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Delta Flood Emergency Response Grant – Round 3

    Open Date
    Jan 18, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7054
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant is designed to provide funding for local flood emergency responders within the Legal Delta to improve their capacity to respond to flood emergencies.  Projects funded under this grant must reduce the risk of flooding in the Delta.  

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Applicants must have jurisdiction fully or partially within the Legal Delta.  All projects must reduce the risk of levee failure or flooding within the Legal Delta. 

    View Full Grant Details: Delta Flood Emergency Response Grant – Round 3>/span>