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The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) SMMC Grant Program

Santa Monica Mountains ConservancyNo deadline listed

Does this fit your business?

This is a California state grant for ecosystem, watershed, and urban creek protection and restoration projects located inside the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone. Only nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments can apply; for-profit businesses, including small businesses, are not eligible and should not spend time on it.

Best for
Nonprofits running ecosystem or watershed restoration projects, Public agencies protecting or enhancing urban creeks, Tribal governments with projects in the Conservancy Zone
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Small businesses, Projects outside the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationCurrently accepting applications
68
Good Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (stem)
58
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
50
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
50
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
Worth Exploring
ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
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
Worth Exploring

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

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
No fixed award amount is published; award sizes depend on the applications received. The total program funding available is $8,646,387, and funds are disbursed as reimbursements.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply. Projects must be located within the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments are eligible, and the program explicitly states that for-profit businesses and small businesses may not apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are an eligible applicant type, provided the project is within the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone.

Summary

This program supports Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy’s (“Conservancy”) Proposition 1 Competitive Grant Program specifically pertain to competitive grants for multi benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects pursuant to Water Code Section 79731(h), and for projects to protect and enhance an urban creek pursuant to Water Code Section 79735(a).

About this grant

This program supports Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy’s (“Conservancy”) Proposition 1 Competitive Grant Program specifically pertain to competitive grants for multi benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects pursuant to Water Code Section 79731(h), and for projects to protect and enhance an urban creek pursuant to Water Code Section 79735(a).

The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) iscodified as Division 26.7 of the Water Code. Proposition 1 authorizes $7.545 billion in generalobligation bonds for state water projects, including surface and groundwater storage,ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration, and drinking water protection. TheSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy’s (“Conservancy”) Proposition 1 Competitive GrantProgram Guidelines (“Guidelines”) specifically pertain to competitive grants for multibenefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects pursuant to Water CodeSection 79731(h), and for projects to protect and enhance an urban creek pursuant to WaterCode Section 79735(a).In addition to the purposes defined in Proposition 1 and outlined further below, projectsfunded by Proposition 1 must carry out at least one of the three objectives of the CaliforniaWater Action Plan (“Water Action Plan”). Together, Proposition 1 and the Water ActionPlan represent tremendous strides in the State’s ability to address the current challengesposed by drought and create a sustainable strategy for managing its water resources andsupply. The priorities and strategies identified will help protect our natural resources fromsevere dry periods and create a more sustainable water infrastructure and supply to betterserve our growing population.

Type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount; depends on the applications received Total available: $8,646,387.00 Matching funds: Not Required Funding method: Reimbursement(s) Funding source: State Deadline: Ongoing Award period: Encumber by 6/30/26 Source: California Grants Portal record 115191, 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

Geography: Projects must be within the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment

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