Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 1 Grant Program

Purpose: The Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy Proposition 1 Grant Program aims to award projects and programs that protect and improve water quality. Description: The Water Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Assembly Bill (AB) 1471), was approved by voters in November 2014. It added Division 26.7 (commencing Section 79700) to the Water Code. Section 79731(a) of Chapter 6 of the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 authorizes the Legislature to appropriate $10,000,000 (ten million dollars) to the Baldwin Hills and Urban Watersheds Conservancy (Conservancy) for competitive grants for multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects in accordance with statewide priorities. All Proposition 1 grants funded by the Conservancy must achieve at least one of the purposes identified in Chapter 6. Grant funds shall be awarded to projects and programs that: Achieves one or more of the purposes of Chapter 6 of Prop 1. Deliver sustainable outcomes in the long-term. Provides multiple benefits. Leverages the resources of or local funding sources. Promote and implement the California Water Action Plan, other state plans and policies, and relevant regional water plans. Consistent with best scientific practices, where achievable or appropriate. Include a well thought out proposed scope of schedule. Demonstrates experience successfully implanting similar projects/programs or demonstrates appropriate and necessary partnerships to complete the project/program. Demonstrates the project/program has community support. Demonstrates a clear and reasonable method for measuring and reporting the effectiveness of the project/program. Employs new or innovative technology or practices. Benefit a disadvantaged community(ies). Applications will be submitted in two phases: a Concept Proposal and a Full Application. It is strongly recommended that prospective applicants contact BH UWC staff and attend a grant workshop for a consultation prior to submitting a Concept Proposal. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit Public Agency Tribal Government State and Federal Entities Local Public Agencies Tribal Governments: Federally Recognized Native American Tribes; and Non-federally recognized California Native American Tribes listed on the California Tribal Consultation List maintained by the Native American Heritage Commission. Non-profit Organizations/Community-Based Organizations: Federal Income Tax-exempt organizations, 501(c) (3) designation or fiscally sponsored. Eligible Geographies: The jurisdictional territory extends approximately 70.2 square miles. Click here to see if your proposed project is within the service area: Map . Matching Funding Requirement: Matching funds are not required but will increase the competitiveness of the project application. Matching funds may include in‐kind staff services, operations and maintenance, volunteer support, and ongoing monitoring and assessment. Contributions may be in the form of services and must be verifiable. Important Dates Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. Upon Board Approval Period of performance The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized. Typically 2 Years Funding Details Total estimated available funding The total projected dollar amount of the grant. $10,000,000 Expected number of awards A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. Dependent Estimated amount per award Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts.

Purpose: The Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy Proposition 1 Grant Program aims to award projects and programs that protect and improve water quality. Description: The Water Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Assembly Bill (AB) 1471), was approved by voters in November 2014. It added Division 26.7 (commencing Section 79700) to the Water Code. Section 79731(a) of Chapter 6 of the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 authorizes the Legislature to appropriate $10,000,000 (ten million dollars) to the Baldwin Hills and Urban Watersheds Conservancy (Conservancy) for competitive grants for multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects in accordance with statewide priorities. All Proposition 1 grants funded by the Conservancy must achieve at least one of the purposes identified in Chapter 6. Grant funds shall be awarded to projects and programs that: Achieves one or more of the purposes of Chapter 6 of Prop 1. Deliver sustainable outcomes in the long-term. Provides multiple benefits. Leverages the resources of or local funding sources. Promote and implement the California Water Action Plan, other state plans and policies, and relevant regional water plans. Consistent with best scientific practices, where achievable or appropriate. Include a well thought out proposed scope of schedule.