Water Desalination Grant Program - LA n Sync Funding ForecasterLA n Sync Funding Forecaster

Category/Topic
Environment

Level
State

Summary
DWR provides grants to local agencies for the planning, design, and construction of projects to desalinate naturally-occurring brackish and ocean water for potable water supply. It also provides grants for pilot, demonstration, and research projects. Grant funding is from Proposition 50 (2004) and Proposition 1 (2014). As of January 2021, over $127 million in grants ranging from $45,000 to $10,000,000 have been awarded to 70 projects. Between 2005 and March 2018, DWR conducted four rounds of grant funding. After Round 4, the program was modified to a Continuous Application Process (CAP), which enables applicants to submit projects at any time when grant funds are available. DWR then reviews applications and awards grants in batches.

Summary

DWR provides grants to local agencies for the planning, design, and construction of projects to desalinate naturally-occurring brackish and ocean water for potable water supply. It also provides grants for pilot, demonstration, and research projects. Grant funding is from Proposition 50 (2004) and Proposition 1 (2014). As of January 2021, over $127 million in grants ranging from $45,000 to $10,000,000 have been awarded to 70 projects.

Between 2005 and March 2018, DWR conducted four rounds of grant funding. After Round 4, the program was modified to a Continuous Application Process (CAP), which enables applicants to submit projects at any time when grant funds are available. DWR then reviews applications and awards grants in batches.

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

Due Date Notes
Rolling

Max Award
$6,000,000

Match Required?
Yes

Match Notes
50% match required

Funder
CA Natural Resources Agency

Total Amount Available for All Grants
$6,000,000

Resources
Opportunity Posting or Webpage Solicitation