Watershed Resilience Conservation Implementation

Who can apply

NonprofitPublic AgencyTribal Government

Where: Statewide

Purpose

The Watershed Resilience Conservation Implementation grant program funds projects that reduce water use and improve water efficiency, helping communities save water and build resilience to drought and supply shortages.

Description

The purpose of this program is to fund the implementation of practical water conservation projects that reduce water demand and improve efficiency at the watershed scale. The program supports grantees in carrying out actions such as irrigation efficiency upgrades, leak detection and repair, water-efficient landscaping conversions, metering and monitoring improvements, and other measures that directly reduce water consumption. A concept proposal will be required ahead of a full applications. We anticipate accepting concepts in 2027.

Important dates

Opened

2027

Application deadline

Not yet announced

Funding details

Total estimated available

$60,000,000.00

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

Yes

Matching funds

Not Required

Funding source

State

Funding source notes

Proposition 4

Funding method

Advances & Reimbursement(s)

How to apply

Forecast listing. The grantor has announced this program but is not accepting applications yet; it is expected to open 2027. Use the grantor's update list below to be notified.

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

• Grant guidelines & application ↗
• Department of Water Resources ↗
• Grantor's own update list ↗
• Original listing on grants.ca.gov ↗

Questions about this grant: email: [email protected]; tel: 1-916-651-9613;