The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River – Severely Disadvantaged Community)
🏛 Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Sep 5, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for California counties and cities addressing gun violence and crisis intervention. County proposals must be approved by the Board of Supervisors or Chief County Administrative Officer. City proposals must be approved by the City Council or City Manager.
Community-based organizations and nonprofits cannot apply directly but may participate as subcontractors to a county or city applicant.
Applicants must propose activities addressing at least one of three Program Purpose Areas: ERPO communication/education, crisis service referrals, or law enforcement crisis intervention. All programs must directly connect to reducing gun violence and preventing harm through crisis intervention—not response to ongoing crimes.
Not the right fit? Find grants for your organization in 5 questions →
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 – Severely Disadvantaged Community
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Online proposal through Submittable portal
- Evidence of local government approval (Board of Supervisors, City Council, CAO, or City Manager sign-off)
- Program narrative addressing one of three Program Purpose Areas
- Budget and budget narrative
- Evaluation plan and Local Evaluation Report requirements
- Non-binding Letter of Intent (optional but recommended)
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 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for Byrne SCIP funding?
Only California counties and cities can apply directly. Community-based organizations and nonprofits must partner as subcontractors to a county or city grantee.
What approval is required before submitting?
Counties need Board of Supervisors or Chief County Administrative Officer approval. Cities need City Council or City Manager approval before applying.
What types of programs qualify?
Programs must address gun violence reduction or firearms relinquishment AND include crisis intervention. Eligible areas include ERPO education, community service referrals, or law enforcement crisis programs.
Is there a cost-sharing requirement?
No. There is no required match or cost-sharing for this grant.
How long is the project period?
Projects run 26 months from August 1, 2025 to September 30, 2027. This includes two years of service delivery plus two months for final reporting.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Secure local government approval before submitting. Delays in getting Board, City Council, or CAO sign-off can derail your application.
- Clearly connect your crisis intervention program to gun violence reduction or firearms relinquishment—vague connections will be flagged.
- Submit through the Submittable portal by the strict 5:00 p.m. PST deadline on April 7, 2025. Late submissions are not accepted.
- Submit a non-binding Letter of Intent if possible. It helps BSCC plan evaluation and shows serious intent.
- Budget for the full 26-month timeline including the two-month final evaluation reporting period at the end.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail to clearly demonstrate how their program both reduces gun violence AND implements crisis intervention—these are non-negotiable requirements. Missing required local government approvals before submission results in immediate rejection. Submitting after 5:00 p.m. PST on April 7, 2025 disqualifies the entire proposal regardless of quality.
Similar grants
- ROLLING The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River — Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (California)
- ROLLING The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley — Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (California)
- ROLLING The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley – Severely Disadvanta — Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (California)
- ROLLING The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley – Community Access — Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (California)
- ROLLING 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)