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Proposition 4 – Water Recycling

State Water Resources Control BoardCloses Jun 30, 2030(1349 days left)$1 – $15,000,000

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This is a California state grant for building water recycling projects that turn treated municipal wastewater into new fresh water supplies. It is for local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public utilities, tribes, and mutual water companies; for-profit businesses and small businesses cannot apply and should not bother. Awards run from $1 to $15,000,000 against $150,000,000 total, with 50% matching funds and reimbursement-based funding.

Best for
Local public agencies in California, 501(c)(3) nonprofits qualified to do business in California, Federally and non-federally recognized Native American tribes, Mutual water companies and public utilities
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Small businesses and sole proprietors, Organizations outside California
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community, nonprofit)
82
Strong Match
Environment & ConservationCurrently accepting applications
79
Strong Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
$1 – $15,000,000

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
Between $1 and $15,000,000 per award, from a total program pool of $150,000,000. Funding is provided as reimbursements, and the record lists 50% matching funds.
Who can apply for this grant?
Local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations qualified to do business in California, public utilities, federally and non-federally recognized Native American tribes on the Native American Heritage Commission's list, and mutual water companies.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, are not eligible for this program.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations qualified to do business in California are eligible applicants.

Summary

The purpose of the funding is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the construction of water recycling projects that promote the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater in order to augment fresh water supplies in California.

About this grant

The purpose of the funding is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the construction of water recycling projects that promote the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater in order to augment fresh water supplies in California.

Eligible Applicants: Local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations qualified to do business in California, Public Utilities, Federally and non-federally recognized Native American tribes on the Native American Heritage Commission’s list, and Mutual water companies. Eligible Uses: Eligible projects include recycled water treatment; recycled water storage, distribution, and pumping; groundwater recharge; indirect potable reuse; surface water augmentation; and large scale recycled water projects. Ineligible Uses: Operation and maintenance costs.  Eligible Costs:  Construction Grant Funding - Construction costs only Construction Grant Funding - Large Scale Recycled Water Projects - Planning, Design, and Construction. Eligible Communities: All community types are eligible for funding.  This includes small and large communities, non-disadvantaged, disadvantaged, and severely disadvantaged communities. For more information, please review the Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) Guidelines:  https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/grants_loans/docs/wrfp_guidelines.pdf

Type: Grant Award: Between $1.00 and $15,000,000.00 Total available: $150,000,000.00 Matching funds: 50% Funding method: Reimbursement(s) Funding source: State Deadline: 2030-06-30 23:59:00 (Pacific time) Award period: Expire June 30, 2033 Apply at: https://faast.waterboards.ca.gov/ Source: California Grants Portal record 184101, published by the State of California.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Eligible applicant types: Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government

Local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations qualified to do business in California, Public Utilities, Federally and non-federally recognized Native American tribes on the Native American Heritage Commission’s list, and Mutual water companies.

Geography: All community types are eligible for funding. This includes small and large communities, non-disadvantaged, disadvantaged, and severely disadvantaged communities.

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Topics

  • Environment

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