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Proposition 68 Regionwide Grants

Grantor:
San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Departmental Grant ID:
Prop 68 Regionwide
Portal ID:
79598
Status:
Active
Opportunity Type:
  • Grant
Last Updated:
Categories:

Details

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.

Description:

RMC Proposition 68 Project Goals and Objectives:

Create, expand, and/or improve public open space throughout the region by improving water quality supply, create, enhance or improve a reliable water supply and/or restore an important species and habitat

Improve access to open space and low impact recreation for all communities and promote healthy lifestyles

Improve habitat quality, quantity, and connectivity through creation, enhancement, preservation, and restoration

Connect open space with a network of trails, accessible as appropriate to the site

Promote stewardship of the landscape via stakeholder involvement and long-term maintenance(long-term means for a period not less than 20 years)

Encourage sustainable growth that balances environmental, social, and economic benefits

Maintain and improve flood protection through natural and non-structural systems and ecosystem restoration

Establish riverfront greenways to cleanse water, hold floodwaters and extend open space

Optimize water resources by improving the quality of surface and ground water and enhance groundwater recharge, to reduce dependence on imported water

Coordinate watershed planning across jurisdictions and boundaries

Encourage multi-jurisdictional and multi-beneficial planning and implementation projects

Involve the public through education and outreach programs

Projects will utilize the best available science to inform decisions regarding, state and local water resources.

In addition, special consideration will be given to projects that employ new or innovative technology or practices, including decision support tools that support the integration of multiple jurisdictions, including, but not limited to, water supply, flood control, land use, and sanitation.

Applications:

Applications will be submitted in two phases: a Concept Proposal and a Full Application. Applicants will first submit a Concept Proposal that will be reviewed by RMC staff for consistency with RMC goals, any specific program priorities, and the strength of the proposed project. In addition, RMC staff will look at all Concept Proposals for location, need, project type, readiness, threats, cost, and cost share. RMC staff will offer applicants feedback regarding alignment with priorities, overall merit, and any ineligible costs. RMC staff will select Concept Proposals to move forward and will invite selected applicants to submit Full Applications. Applicants will be provided the Full Application upon RMC invitation. RMC staff are available to work with Applicants during the preparation of the Full Application, as needed. RMC may request Applicants to revise and resubmit Full Applications, as necessary.

It is strongly recommended that prospective applicants contact RMC staff for a consultation prior to submitting a Concept Proposal.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Nonprofit
  • Public Agency
  • Tribal Government

Eligible applicants for projects located within the boundaries of the RMC are:

State agencies

Federal agencies

Tribal entities recognized on the current US Federal Register or the Native American Heritage Commission as a California Native American tribe

Local public agencies, including:

City or county

Water districts

School districts

Certified local conservation corps

Non-profit organizations with a 501(c)(3) designation

Joint Powers Authority (JPA)

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.

Matching Funding Requirement:

Although not required, preference will be given to applicants who secure matching funding.

Important Dates

The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant.
Upon Board Approval
The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
Project Specific

Funding Details

The total projected dollar amount of the grant.
$206,150
A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
50000 – 206150
Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
Dependent
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
Yes ( see Description for details )
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source.
No
The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number.
  • State

Funding Source Notes:

In 2018, voters approved the Parks, Environment, and Water Bond (Proposition 68). Proposition 68 authorized $4 billion in general obligation bonds for state and local parks, environmental protection projects, water infrastructure projects, and flood protection projects. 

The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
  • Reimbursement(s)

Funding Method Notes:

Advance Payments may be authorized at the sole discretion of the State and must be reconciled within 30 days.  

How to Apply

State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Resources

For questions about this grant, contact:
1-626-815-1019, info@rmc.ca.gov

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