Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)
🏛 San Diego River Conservancy (California)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working on climate resilience, water resources, biodiversity, and public access projects in California. Applicants should focus on projects that benefit disadvantaged communities, severely disadvantaged communities, tribes, or other vulnerable populations. Projects must demonstrate community engagement and deliver measurable, direct benefits. The Conservancy evaluates applications against eight climate resilience goals including safe communities, park access, water management, biodiversity, urban forests, land remediation, extreme heat mitigation, and wildfire prevention.
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Program description
Multi-benefit projects that advance a number of goals, including but not limited to: • Conserving land • Protecting resources • Reducing flood and fire risk • Improving water quality • Protecting and enhancing wildlife habitats and corridors • Completing the San Diego River Trail • Providing public access for the enjoyment of the San Diego River Park and open space, trails, campgrounds and park facilities • Removing invasive plant species from the watershed • Increasing native habitat and promoting the re-establishment of native species • Promoting cultural and tribal preservation, and historical interpretation of the San Diego River and its people
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- Conservation Organization
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Concept Proposal (Phase 1)
- Full Application (Phase 2)
- Community engagement documentation
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Project budget and cost-sharing documentation
Program contact
- 📧 dustin.harrison@sdrc.ca.gov
- 📞 1-619-390-0571
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
The grant description does not specify eligible applicant types. Contact BH UWC staff directly to confirm your organization's eligibility.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is not specified in the grant description. Check the BH UWC website or contact staff for application deadlines and phase timelines.
What types of projects are funded?
Projects addressing climate resilience, water resources, biodiversity, urban forests, park access, heat mitigation, wildfire prevention, or land remediation. Community engagement is required.
How much funding can I request?
Award amounts are not specified. The total funding pool is $48 million. Contact the Conservancy to learn typical award ranges.
Is cost-sharing required?
Yes, cost-sharing is required. The exact percentage is not specified in the grant description. Confirm matching requirements with BH UWC staff.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Contact BH UWC staff and attend a grant workshop before submitting your concept proposal. This consultation is strongly recommended.
- Clearly demonstrate how your project benefits disadvantaged, severely disadvantaged communities, tribes, or vulnerable populations.
- Show evidence of community engagement, co-design, or identification of community-identified needs in your proposal.
- Align your project with at least one of the Conservancy's eight climate resilience goals.
- Document measurable, direct benefits your project will deliver. Avoid speculative or indirect outcomes.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when they lack clear community engagement or don't demonstrate direct benefits to vulnerable populations. Projects without alignment to the eight climate resilience goals are less competitive. Poor cost-benefit ratios or benefits that don't match project scale reduce success.
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