California Water Boards will release round 3 imminently, to that purpose, we have compiled a quick summary of the upcoming grant.

Deadline: TBD – Rounds 1 and 2 are closed

Amount: $250,000 to $10 million per applicant

Match: 50% match of total project cost

Eligibility: Public agency, nonprofit organization, public utility, federally recognized Indian tribe, state Indian tribe listed on the Native American Heritage Commission’s Tribal Consultation List, mutual water company, or eligible GSA

·       Help water infrastructure systems adapt to climate change, including, but not limited to sea-level rise.

·       Provide incentives for water agencies throughout each watershed to collaborate in managing the region’s water resources and setting regional priorities for water infrastructure.

·       Improve regional water self-reliance consistent with Water Code section 85021.

·       Increasing water supply

·       Increased water conservation, filtration, and treatment of runoff

·       Flood management

·       Environmental and habitat protection and improvement

·       Involves the community and improves community health 

Deadline: February 12, 2021

Amount: Sustainable Communities: Minimum of $50,000 for Disadvantaged Communities, including Native American Tribal Governments and rural communities; $100,000 for all others; Maximum of $700,000. Strategic Partnerships: $100,000 to $500,000

Match: Sustainable Communities: 11.47%; Strategic Partnerships: 20%

Eligibility: MPOs with sub-applicant, RTPAs, transit agencies, cities and counties, tribal governments, other transportation planning entities

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/transportation-planning/regional-planning/sustainable-transportation-planning-grants

UPDATE: In addition to the $10 million that CTC has allocated in 2019, CTC allocated another $8 million of state funds in June 2020, for the purpose of assisting local agencies in developing their local roadway safety plans. The funds will be awarded to the applicants on a "first come first serve" basis. There is no application deadline. Caltrans will continue to accept applications as long as the funding is available.

Deadline: First come First Served Basis – No deadline

Amount: Up to $72,000

Match: Minimum of 10%

Eligibility: Local agencies – i.e. County, RTPA, MPO

Deadline: There are no submission deadlines under this opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the publication of a new PWEAA NOFO.

Amount: $100,000 to $30 million

Match: Yes - Generally, the amount of an EDA award may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the project.

Eligibility: (i) District Organization of a designated Economic Development District; (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; (iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or (v) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State.

https://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/profile.asp?id=5572

California Consulting is honored Glad Tidings Community Development Corp. has asked us to provide grant writing services. We look forward to collaborating with them to help transform their vision into their legacy.

Please contact Francine at Francine@californiaconsulting.org.

Stephen Sanger recently attended the League of California Cities East Bay Membership Zoom Meeting. Please contact Stephen at Stephen@californiaconsulting.org or 510-866-6454.