| Category/Topic |
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| Environment |
| Level |
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| State |
| Summary |
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Proposition 1 grants fund multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects. The Conservancy adopted its Proposition 1 Grant Program Guidelines in September 2016. Based on the priority issues within our jurisdiction, reviewing existing state plans, and screening for projects that achieve multiple benefits, serve disadvantaged communities, and result in quantifiable outcomes, the Conservancy identified four priorities for Proposition 1 expenditures: • Water Sustainability In addition, priority is given to projects that serve disadvantaged communities and projects that further State and local plans. |
| Eligible Entities |
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| Local Public Agencies, Native American Tribes, Nonprofit Organizations |
| Eligibility Notes |
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Public utilities and mutual water companies are also eligible; projects proposed by this type of applicant must have a clear and definite public purpose and must benefit the customers of the water system and not the investors. Additional eligibility requirements apply to any eligible grantee that is also an urban water supplier or an agricultural water supplier. |
| Due Date |
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| Jul 31, 2020 |
| RFP Release Date |
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| May 04, 2020 |
| Max Award |
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| $1,000,000 |
| Total Possible Multi-Year Award |
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| $1,000,000 |
| Annual or Multi-Year? |
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| null |
| Preliminary Items |
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Applicants are encouraged to consult with Conservancy staff during the project solicitation period, prior to submitting their applications. Pre-proposal consultation and application assistance will be available to any potential applicant but is not required. If you have questions on your Prop. 1 project proposal and would like feedback, please email a short description of your project (1-2 paragraphs including specific location information) and your questions to the applicable regional managers: South Coast (Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties): |
| Match Required? |
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| Yes |
| Match Notes |
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Projects that have at least 25% matching funds will receive 3 points. Projects with greater than 50% matching funds will receive 5 points. |
| Funder |
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| Coastal Conservancy |
| Total Amount Available for All Grants |
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| $2,000,000 |
| Competition Notes |
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The Conservancy expects to have about $3 million in funding available for Central California and $2 million in funding available for Southern California. There are no minimum or maximum award amounts, though most funded projects are typically between $50,000 and $1,000,000. |
| Resources |
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| Opportunity Posting or Webpage |