Proposition 68 – Water Recycling
🏛 State Water Resources Control Board (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Aug 1, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for public libraries in California seeking to support climate action and environmental sustainability projects. California public libraries (as defined by the State Library) can apply for funding. Projects must include public programming, outreach activities, and at least one project partner or community connection.
Eligible activities include climate education workshops, teaching gardens, tool and seed lending libraries, climate-focused service groups, and sustainability conversations. All projects should demonstrate understanding of local community needs, aspirations, and assets. Projects must align with Goal 4 of the California Library Services and Technology Act Investment Plan 2023–2027.
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Program description
Eligible Applicants: Local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations qualified to do business in California, Public Utilities, Federally and non-federally recognized Native American tribes on the Native American Heritage Commission’s list, and Mutual water companies. Eligible Uses: Eligible projects include recycled water treatment; recycled water storage, distribution, and pumping; groundwater recharge; indirect potable reuse; and surface water augmentation. Ineligible Uses: Operation and maintenance costs. Eligible Costs: Construction Grant Funding – Construction costs only Eligible Communities: All community types are eligible for funding. This includes small and large communities, non-disadvantaged, disadvantaged, and severely disadvantaged communities. For more information, please review the Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) Guidelines: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/grants_loans/docs/wrfp_guidelines.pdf
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 Sandeep.Kals@waterboards.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-324-8404
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 11 | 9 | 82% |
| 2024-2025 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 2023-2024 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 2025-2026 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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