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)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for businesses and organizations in California seeking to develop forest restoration and resilient forestry sectors. Eligible applicants include private businesses, universities, colleges, government agencies, and community organizations. Projects must focus on facilities, operations, professional services supporting forest restoration, or workforce development in logging, fuels treatment, transportation, manufacturing, and related forest sector services. Research and development projects related to business or workforce development are also considered.
Cost sharing is required, meaning applicants must contribute matching funds or in-kind resources. The program prioritizes projects that build capacity in California's forest sector workforce and support healthy, resilient forest ecosystems.
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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
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Project narrative describing forest restoration or workforce development activities
- Budget and budget narrative with cost-sharing documentation
- Organizational background information
- Evidence of capacity to implement project
- Letters of support from partners (if applicable)
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 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 2025-2026 | — | — | — |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Businesses, universities, colleges, government agencies, and community organizations in California can apply. Both for-profit businesses and nonprofits are eligible.
What types of projects are funded?
Projects supporting forest restoration, healthy forest facilities, workforce training in logging/fuels treatment/transportation/manufacturing, and research related to business or workforce development in the forest sector.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes, applicants must provide matching funds or in-kind resources. The exact match percentage should be confirmed with CAL FIRE before applying.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is April 25, 2025. Check the CAL FIRE website for any deadline extensions or rolling acceptance periods.
How much funding is available?
The total funding pool is $5,000,000. Individual award amounts are not specified; contact CAL FIRE for details on typical grant sizes.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review the CAL FIRE Wood Products website and subscribe for updates before submitting your application.
- Clearly connect your project to California forest health, restoration, or resilient forestry sector development.
- Include a detailed cost-sharing plan showing how you will fund your match requirement.
- For workforce projects, emphasize how your program will increase capacity in logging, fuels treatment, transportation, or manufacturing.
- Submit all required documents well before the April 25 deadline to allow time for review and clarification.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to include adequate cost-sharing commitments or unclear match documentation. Projects that don't clearly connect to forest restoration or resilient forest sector development. Incomplete workforce development plans that don't specify target occupations or measurable outcomes.
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