Watershed Resilience Conservation Implementation
🏛 Department of Water Resources (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Nov 1, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for California-based arts organizations collaborating with community members on projects addressing social issues. Lead artist(s) must be California-based. Projects must address community-defined needs using artistic practices to impact systemic issues like marginalization, justice systems, health disparities, housing insecurity, LGBTQIA+ issues, or climate change.
Eligible applicants include arts nonprofits and organizations. Projects must be free or affordable/accessible to community participants. All activities must be accessible for individuals with disabilities. Artist and arts worker compensation must be appropriate to experience and comparable to local skilled worker rates.
Individuals receiving compensation cannot be full-time students in degree programs for this project. Projects must demonstrate community collaboration in planning, implementation, and evaluation.
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Program 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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 financialassistance@water.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-651-9613
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 44 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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