The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) SMMC Grant Program

About this funding opportunity

This program supports Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy’s (“Conservancy”) Proposition 1 Competitive Grant Program specifically pertain to competitive grants for multi benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects pursuant to Water Code Section 79731(h), and for projects to protect and enhance an urban creek pursuant to Water Code Section 79735(a).

The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) iscodified as Division 26.7 of the Water Code. Proposition 1 authorizes $7.545 billion in generalobligation bonds for state water projects, including surface and groundwater storage,ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration, and drinking water protection. TheSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy’s (“Conservancy”) Proposition 1 Competitive GrantProgram Guidelines (“Guidelines”) specifically pertain to competitive grants for multibenefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects pursuant to Water CodeSection 79731(h), and for projects to protect and enhance an urban creek pursuant to WaterCode Section 79735(a). In addition to the purposes defined in Proposition 1 and outlined further below, projectsfunded by Proposition 1 must carry out at least one of the three objectives of the CaliforniaWater Action Plan (“Water Action Plan”). Together, Proposition 1 and the Water ActionPlan represent tremendous strides in the State’s ability to address the current challengesposed by drought and create a sustainable strategy for managing its water resources andsupply. The priorities and strategies identified will help protect our natural resources fromsevere dry periods and create a more sustainable water infrastructure and supply to betterserve our growing population.

Topic areas: Circular Economy and Sustainability, Energy and Environment, Smart Cities.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• NGOs
• Public Authorities

Eligibility

Projects must be within the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone.

Agency

The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) SMMC Grant Program is administered by Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (SMMC), listed via Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy.