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 – California)
🏛 Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Aug 1, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for California organizations and local agencies seeking affordable housing and sustainable transportation investments. Applicants must serve disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, or low-income households in California. Projects must fall into one of three categories: Transit Oriented Development (TOD), Integrated Connectivity Projects (ICP), or Rural Innovation Projects (RIPA). Eligible activities include affordable housing development, housing-related infrastructure, sustainable transportation, and supportive programs.
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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
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) document
- Project narrative and description
- Budget and financial plan
- Partnership/commitment letters
- Community benefit and disadvantaged community analysis
- Transportation and land use analysis
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 | — | — | — |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for the AHSC Program?
California local agencies, nonprofits, and other eligible applicants serving disadvantaged or low-income communities can apply. Contact the California Department of Housing and Community Development for specific entity type requirements.
What types of projects are eligible?
Projects must fit one of three categories: Transit Oriented Development, Integrated Connectivity Projects, or Rural Innovation Projects. All must connect affordable housing to employment and key destinations via low-carbon transportation.
What activities does the funding support?
Grants and loans support affordable housing development, housing infrastructure, sustainable transportation infrastructure, and supportive programs that reduce vehicle miles traveled.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is May 28, 2025. Check the California Strategic Growth Council website for any deadline extensions or rolling periods.
How much can organizations request?
The total program has $775 million available. Individual award amounts vary by project type. Review the NOFA document for specific funding ranges by category.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Ensure your project clearly connects affordable housing to employment and key destinations through low-carbon transportation options. Applications without this link are less competitive.
- Develop strong partnerships between housing developers, transportation agencies, and community organizations. Collaborative projects score higher.
- Document how your project will reduce vehicle miles traveled. Provide baseline data and projected outcomes specific to your service area.
- Review whether your project fits TOD, ICP, or RIPA categories early. Misalignment with category requirements is a common rejection reason.
- Engage community stakeholders in project planning. Demonstrate local support and how the project benefits the specific disadvantaged community you serve.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail to clearly demonstrate reduced vehicle miles traveled or mode shift away from single-occupancy vehicles. Projects lacking strong partnerships between housing, transportation, and community organizations are less competitive. Applicants misalign their project with TOD, ICP, or RIPA category requirements, creating ineligibility issues.
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