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  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Riverine Stewardship Program

    Open Date
    Jun 1, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Department of Water Resources
    Portal ID
    8321
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The RSP supports fish passage improvements & similar projects that increase ecological, stream management, climate, & community improvement benefits. Program goals include protecting, restoring, and enhancing the natural environment of riparian systems. RSP supports innovations in green infrastructure to provide habitat enhancements that benefit aquatic species and fish migration & adapt to climate change.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Geographic Limit of the “Delta export service area” and Counties within the Association of Bay Area Governments (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma), areas of the state outside the delta that receive water from the State Water Project or the Central Valley Project, either directly or by exchange, by means of diversions from the Delta.

    View Full Grant Details: Riverine Stewardship Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    San Diego River Conservancy Direct Grant Program

    Open Date
    May 10, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    San Diego River Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    San Diego River Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8780
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Funding for this grant program was provided through the Budget Act of 2021-22 for local assistance projects.

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

    San Diego River Watershed and Consortium Watersheds

    View Full Grant Details: San Diego River Conservancy Direct Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Small Community Clean Water/Wastewater (SCWW) Funding

    Open Date
    Jul 10, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $110,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1560
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The purpose of wastewater planning funding is to provide low-interest loans, grants, and principal forgiveness to small disadvantaged communities for planning/design and construction of projects that restore and maintain water quality in the state.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Small Community Clean Water/Wastewater (SCWW) Funding>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction

    Open Date
    Jun 8, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $280,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $2,000,000 – $10,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1053
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWRSF) program assists public water systems in financing the cost of drinking water infrastructure projects needed to achieve or maintain compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements and support to human right to water. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Explore the Coast Overnight

    Open Date
    Jul 6, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1671
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Explore the Coast Overnight Program aims to create more opportunities for all Californians to stay overnight at the coast through the expansion or construction of hotels, motels, hostels, campgrounds, RV campgrounds, cabins, yurts, dorm rooms, and others.

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

    Priority will be given to projects that are on or near the California coast. Projects within 1.5 miles of the coast and/or within the coastal zone are highest priority. Projects farther from the coast can be considered. When projects are located farther than walking distance to the coast, existing and potential transportation options will be evaluated to ensure relatively easy access to the coast to the extent possible. 

    View Full Grant Details: Explore the Coast Overnight>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Urban Streams Restoration Program

    Open Date
    Aug 1, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,450,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Department of Water Resources
    Portal ID
    78222
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Urban Streams Restoration Program (USRP), established by Water Code section 7048 which declared that urban creek protection, restoration, and enhancement are best undertaken by local agencies and organizations with assistance from the State. The USRP funds projects and provides technical assistance to restore streams impacted by urban development to a more natural state

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

    The geographic scope of the USRP is statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Urban Streams Restoration Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Proposition 1 Regionwide Grants

    Open Date
    Aug 21, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Prop 1 Regionwide
    Portal ID
    79604
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Priorities for RMC Prop 1 Grants:

    1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects

    2. Expand access to diverse populations

    3. High-need project implementation

     

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

    Eligible projects must be located within the RMC's approved territory. 

    Our territory covers eastern Los Angeles County and western Orange County. This vast and varied area includes mountains, valleys, rivers, coastal plain, and coastline. Our interactive map details our territory's boundaries.

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 1 Regionwide Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Coastal Conservancy Grants

    Open Date
    Jul 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1683
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Each year, the Coastal Conservancy issues millions of dollars in grants for projects that restore and protect the California coast, expand public access to it, and enhance its resilience to climate change. We fund a wide variety of projects along the California coast, San Francisco Bay, and in coastal watersheds.

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

    Our jurisdiction runs the length of the California coast and includes the San Francisco Bay Area, the Santa Ana River corridor, and coastal watersheds.  

    View Full Grant Details: Coastal Conservancy Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Emergency Drinking Water / Cleanup & Abatement Account Programs

    Open Date
    Jun 8, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $9,700,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Water Resources Control Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1107
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Cleanup and Abatement Account (CAA) funds may be utilized to fund: (1) projects that clean up and/or abate the effects of a waste on waters of the State, or (2) projects that address urgent drinking water needs.

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

    None.

    View Full Grant Details: Emergency Drinking Water / Cleanup & Abatement Account Programs>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Proposition 68 Regionwide Grants

    Open Date
    Aug 21, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $206,150
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Prop 68 Regionwide
    Portal ID
    79598
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Create, expand, and/or improve public open space in the RMC's territory by improving water quality supply, create, enhance or improve a reliable water supply and/or restore an important species and habitat.

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

    Eligible projects must be located within the RMC's approved territory. 

    Our territory covers eastern Los Angeles County and western Orange County. This vast and varied area includes mountains, valleys, rivers, coastal plain, and coastline. Our interactive map details our territory's boundaries.

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 68 Regionwide Grants>/span>