The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All – (Prop 68 River – CA) Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River – Community Access)
🏛 Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Oct 7, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for California nonprofits serving the Inland Region across multiple counties. Eligible organizations work in areas at moderate to high risk of disaster. They provide disaster training, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation resources to diverse populations disproportionately impacted by emergencies.
The Inland Region includes specific counties designated by California's Governor's Office of Emergency Services. Nonprofits can apply independently or partner with local nonprofits through subgrants.
Priority is given to organizations with equity focus serving vulnerable communities most affected by disasters. No cost-sharing requirement.
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Program description
This program supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68 authorizes $4 billion in general obligation to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection and outdoor access for all program. The Santa Monica Mountains conservancy’s (“Conservancy”) Proposition 68 Grant Program Guidelines (“Guidelines”) Specifically pertain to grants funded by proposition 68 and administered by the Conservancy. Prop 68 River – California
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 grants@smmc.ca.gov
- 📞 1-310-589-2899
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | — | — | — |
| 2025-2026 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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