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 California applicants addressing gun violence in disproportionately impacted communities. Eligible applicants include cities on the state's violence impact list, counties with affected cities, tribal governments in those counties, and community-based organizations serving affected residents.
The grant funds evidence-based violence intervention programs. Focus areas include hospital-based intervention, street outreach, and focused deterrence strategies. Projects must target high-risk individuals at greatest risk of perpetrating or being victimized by gun violence.
Projects run three years (January 2026–December 2028) with a six-month closeout period. No cost-sharing is required. There is no application fee for this grant.
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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
- Proposal narrative
- Project budget and budget narrative
- Organizational documentation (501(c)(3) status, board resolution, etc., as applicable)
- Proof of eligibility (city/county/tribal status verification)
- Evaluation plan and capacity statement
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 CalVIP Cohort 5?
Cities on California's violence impact list, counties with those cities, tribal governments within those counties, and community-based organizations serving those areas. See Tables 1–3 in the RFP for the complete list.
What activities does this grant fund?
Hospital-based violence intervention, evidence-based street outreach, and focused deterrence strategies. All projects must target high-risk individuals and interrupt cycles of gun violence.
What is the deadline and timeline?
Proposals due August 18, 2025. Funded projects run January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 (three years of service plus six months for reporting and audit).
Is there a cost-share or match requirement?
No. There is no cost-sharing or match requirement for this grant.
How much funding can I request?
Award amounts depend on your applicant category (city, county, tribal government, or nonprofit). Check Table 4 in the RFP for category-specific maximums. Proposals are scored in part on budget reasonableness.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review Tables 1–3 carefully to confirm your jurisdiction is listed as eligible before investing application time.
- Apply only for the funding you genuinely need. Reviewers score proposals in part on budget reasonableness, so inflated budgets hurt competitiveness.
- Focus your narrative on evidence-based practices. The statute requires hospital-based intervention, street outreach, or focused deterrence—align your proposal clearly to one or more of these.
- Document your plan to serve high-risk individuals. The law mandates targeting the small segment most likely to perpetrate or experience gun violence.
- Submit your optional letter of intent before the deadline. It helps BSCC plan the review process and signals serious intent.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants miss eligibility because their city, county, or tribe is not on the published lists. Verify Tables 1–3 match your jurisdiction before starting.
Budgets that appear inflated or not justified get lower scores. Request only what you can implement and justify each line item clearly.
Proposals that don't explicitly connect to evidence-based models (hospital intervention, street outreach, or focused deterrence) fail to meet statutory requirements.
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