About this grant
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. 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.
Who can apply
Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government Geography: Statewide Matching funds: Not Required
What it funds
Relevant to: California
How to apply
Read the full announcement on the California Grants Portal before you start. Contact: email: financialassistance@water.ca.gov; tel: 1-916-651-9613;
Who can apply for Watershed Resilience Conservation Implementation?
Eligible applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofits; Federally recognized tribal governments; City or township governments. Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government Geography: Statewide Matching funds: Not Required
When is the deadline?
The funder has forecast this opportunity but hasn't announced a deadline yet. Sign up for a reminder and we'll email you when it opens.
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