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Drinking Water Supply & Quality: Central Coast Region
Central and South Coast Proposition 1 Grants – California Coastal Conservancy
Who is Eligible
Public agencies, nonprofits, Native American Tribes that are either federally recognized or listed on the Native Heritage Commission’s California Tribal Consultation list, and public utilities.
What it Funds
The four priority project types include water sustainability improvements, anadromous fish habitat enhancement, wetland restoration, and urban greening.
When to Apply
The most recent application window closed August 2021.
Available Funds
Approximately $3 million for Central California and $2 million for Southern California (2020). There are no minimum or maximum award amounts though most funded projects are typically between $50,000 and $1,000,000.
Award Size
Small
Level of Effort to Apply
To be determined
Competitiveness
To be determined
Nonpoint Source Pollution (NPS) Control Program – California Department of Water Resources
Who is Eligible
Public agencies, nonprofits, federally recognized Native American Tribes, state agencies, public colleges, federal agencies.
What it Funds
Develop and/or implement management measures for nonpoint source pollutants for bodies of water in the Central Coast region, which include Pajaro, Salinas (lower), Santa Mario/Oso Flaco, Morro Bay, Franklin Creek, and Carpinteria Creek (refer to Section E of program guidelines on pages 27-29).
When to Apply
The most recent application window closed in December 2021.
Available Funds
$5 million. Individual grants range from $250,000 – $800,000. Planning grants range from $80,000 – $200,000.
Award Size
Small
Level of Effort to Apply
Medium
Competitiveness
2 proposals were awarded in the Central Coast region in 2021.