Proposition 4 Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024

Who can apply

NonprofitPublic AgencyTribal Government

State agencies Federal agencies Tribal entities recognized on the current US Federal Register or the Native American Heritage Commission as a California Native American tribe Local public agencies, including: City or county Water districts School districts Certified local conservation corps Non-profit organizations with a 501(c)(3) designation Joint Powers Authority (JPA)

Where: Within the RMC's jurisdiction. Link to RMC Territory map

Purpose

Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024. Appropriations under Chapter 6 Protect Biodiversity and Accelerating Nature-Based Climate Solutions 93020 to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon communities, fish and wildlife, and natural resources, and increase public access.

Description

Background: In July 2024, the Legislature approved Chapter 83 (SB 867, Allen), authorizing a $10 billion bond measure entitled the “Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024.” Largely designed to increase the state’s resilience to the impacts of climate change, the measure was placed on the statewide ballot as Proposition 4 and subsequently approved by voters in November. This bond measure builds on significant funding for climate-related programs, principally from the General Fund, the state made in recent years. Applications: Applications will be submitted in two phases: a Concept Proposal and a Full Application. Applicants will first submit a Concept Proposal that will be reviewed by RMC staff for consistency with RMC goals, any specific program priorities, and the strength of the proposed project. In addition, RMC staff will look at all Concept Proposals for location, need, project type, readiness, threats, cost, and cost share. RMC staff will offer applicants feedback regarding alignment with priorities, overall merit, and any ineligible costs. RMC staff will select Concept Proposals to move forward and will invite selected applicants to submit Full Applications. Applicants will be provided the Full Application upon RMC invitation. RMC staff are available to work with Applicants during the preparation of the Full Application, as needed. RMC may request Applicants to revise and resubmit Full Applications, as necessary. It is strongly recommended that prospective applicants contact RMC staff for a consultation prior to submitting a Concept Proposal.

Important dates

Opened

Apr 13, 2026

Application deadline

Ongoing

Expected award announcement

Upon Board Approval

Period of performance

Project Specific

Funding details

Total estimated available

$48,000,000.00

Estimated amount per award

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.

Expected number of awards

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.

Letter of intent required

No

Matching funds

Not Required

Matching notes

Although not required, preference will be given to projects that have secured matching funds.

Funding source

State

Funding method

Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Funding method notes

Advance Payments may be authorized at the sole discretion of the State and must be reconciled within 30 days.

How to apply

Read the full guidelines on the grantor's site, then apply there. Nothing is submitted through this site.

Submission: email: [email protected]

• Grant guidelines & application ↗
• San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy ↗
• Original listing on grants.ca.gov ↗

Questions about this grant: email: [email protected]; tel: 1-626-815-1019;