Urban Flood Protection Grant Program - LA n Sync Funding ForecasterLA n Sync Funding Forecaster

Category/Topic
Environment

Level
State

Summary
California voters passed Proposition 68 in 2018 which authorized a competitive grant program for the purpose of multi-benefit projects in urbanized areas to address flooding. Projects must address flooding in urbanized areas and provide multiple benefits. Eligible projects shall include, but are not limited to, storm water capture and reuse, planning and implementation of low-impact development, restoration of urban streams and watersheds, and increasing permeable surfaces to help reduce flooding.

Summary

California voters passed Proposition 68 in 2018 which authorized a competitive grant program for the purpose of multi-benefit projects in urbanized areas to address flooding. Projects must address flooding in urbanized areas and provide multiple benefits. Eligible projects shall include, but are not limited to, storm water capture and reuse, planning and implementation of low-impact development, restoration of urban streams and watersheds, and increasing permeable surfaces to help reduce flooding.

Eligible Entities
Local Public Agencies, Native American Tribes, Nonprofit Organizations, State Government

Eligibility Notes
Joint powers authorities, public utilities, mutual water companies

Due Date
Apr 08, 2020

RFP Release Date
Jan 27, 2020

Min Award
$200,000

Max Award
$6,000,000

Total Possible Multi-Year Award
$6,000,000

Annual or Multi-Year?
null

Match Required?
Yes

Match Notes
Unless the project has been identified as serving a disadvantaged community, an entity that receives an award shall be required to provide a match of twenty-five percent (25%)

Funder
California Natural Resources Agency

Total Amount Available for All Grants
$87,500,000

Competition Notes
At least twenty percent (20%) of program funds shall be allocated for projects serving severely disadvantaged communities. Projects containing one or more of the following elements will be given priority consideration in funding decisions: 1. Projects that leverage private, federal, or local funding or produce the greatest public benefit. 2. Projects that propose to use, where feasible, the services of the California Conservation Corps or certified community conservation corps (see Appendix G for consultation process). Priority consideration is not affected if, after consultation, either California Conservation Corps or certified community conservation corps determines its participation is not feasible. 3. Projects that include water efficiencies, storm water capture for infiltration or reuse, or carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emission reduction features in the project design, where feasible.

Competition Notes

At least twenty percent (20%) of program funds shall be allocated for projects serving severely disadvantaged communities.

Projects containing one or more of the following elements will be given priority consideration in
funding decisions:
1. Projects that leverage private, federal, or local funding or produce the greatest public benefit.
2. Projects that propose to use, where feasible, the services of the California Conservation Corps or certified community conservation corps (see Appendix G for consultation process). Priority consideration is not affected if, after consultation, either California Conservation Corps or certified community conservation corps determines its participation is not feasible.
3. Projects that include water efficiencies, storm water capture for infiltration or reuse, or carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emission reduction features in the project design, where feasible.

Resources
Opportunity Posting or Webpage