Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1

Who can apply

BusinessNonprofitPublic AgencyTribal Government

Applicants that are eligible to apply for this SB 1 Grant Program opportunity consist of local governments, regional governments, and federally recognized tribal governments. Organizations or consultants who apply on a government’s behalf may be considered, however, explicit support and collaboration between the organization and government must be provided within the application (via Letter of Commitment).

Purpose

Track 1 of the SB 1 SLR Adaptation Grant Program supports jurisdiction-wide and regional sea level rise planning across California’s coast and San Francisco Bay. Projects advance consistent, comprehensive SLR Adaptation Plans, apply statewide criteria, incorporate equitable community-informed planning, and prepare jurisdictions for future adaptation implementation and funding.

Description

Track 1 of the SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program supports sea level rise (SLR) adaptation planning for jurisdictions at all stages of the planning process. Funding may support activities that contribute to or culminate in development of an SLR Adaptation Plan. To reflect the different planning frameworks across California’s coast and San Francisco Bay, eligible projects are organized into three categories: Outer Coast Projects: Outer Coast projects generally follow a phased planning process that precedes and supports a Local Coastal Program (LCP) update, where applicable. Eligible project types include: Vulnerability Assessments Community Visioning and Engagement Planning Data/Information Gathering Outer Coast SLR Adaptation Plans San Francisco Bay Area Projects: Bay Area projects align with the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC)’s Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP) and support development of Subregional Shoreline Adaptation Plans (SSAPs). The SSAP is the core project type for Bay Area jurisdictions. Eligible SSAP components include: Element A: Planning Process Element B: Existing Conditions Element C: Vulnerability Assessment Element D: Adaptation Strategies and Pathways Element E: Land Use and Policy Plan Element F: Implementation Plan and Funding Strategy Element G: Project List Sector-Specific Adaptation Plans: Sector-Specific SLR Adaptation Plans provide a focused approach to addressing vulnerabilities within a particular sector or system and may be developed along the outer coast or in San Francisco Bay. These plans complement and build on broader jurisdiction-wide adaptation planning efforts. Eligible project type: Sector-Specific SLR Adaptation Plan All proposals must satisfy the applicable SLR Adaptation Criteria and requirements of the Track 1 Solicitation and should build on, rather than duplicate, previously completed work. Proposals that result in an Adaptation Plan, either through multiple planning activities or through a planning project alone, are encouraged. Track 1 proposals are accepted through a rolling, non-competitive process, subject to available funding. Applicants proposing a Sector-Specific SLR Adaptation Plan must submit a Letter of Intent before submitting a full proposal. A complementary SB 1 Technical Assistance Program provides application assistance to eligible applicants facing significant and imminent SLR threats along the California coast and San Francisco Bay shoreline. For more information, visit the SB 1 Funding webpage. Keywords: sea level rise; SLR; climate change; adaptation; planning; coastal resilience

Important dates

Opened

Feb 27, 2024

Application deadline

Ongoing

Expected award announcement

Ongoing/Rolling

Period of performance

Maximum of 2 years

Funding details

Total estimated available

$32,860,575.00

Estimated amount per award

Between $200,000.00 and $1,500,000.00

Expected number of awards

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

Letter of intent required

No

Matching funds

Not Required

Funding source

State

Funding source notes

The SB 1 Grant Program is part of California Climate Investments, which uses billions of Cap-and-Invest dollars to fund projects that reduce harmful emissions, protect public health, strengthen local economies, and support natural environments. With a strong focus on communities most impacted by pollution and limited access to resources, California Climate Investments helps build a more equitable and sustainable future. Funded by GGRF and Prop 4.

Funding method

Reimbursement(s)

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 ↗
• Ocean Protection Council ↗
• Grantor's own update list ↗
• Original listing on grants.ca.gov ↗

Questions about this grant: name: Megan Williams; email: [email protected]; tel: 1-669-244-0917;