Prop 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience
🏛 San Diego River Conservancy (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Aug 29, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for California organizations working to prevent Quagga and Zebra mussel infestations in waterways. Eligible applicants typically include public agencies, water districts, and nonprofit organizations involved in boating and water management. Projects must address mussel prevention through planning, assessment, or implementation activities. Both planning/assessment projects and operational implementation projects are eligible for funding.
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Program description
Hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning and wildfire prevention education.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Application form/cover letter
- Project narrative and scope
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of support from water management partners
- Proof of tax-exempt status (if applicable)
Program contact
- 📧 dustin.harrison@sdrc.ca.gov
- 📞 1-619-390-0571
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 9 | 9 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Typically public agencies, water districts, and nonprofits involved in boating and waterway management in California. Check with DBW for the full eligible applicant list.
What types of projects are eligible?
Planning/assessment projects and implementation projects. Examples include prevention plans, decontamination equipment purchases, outreach, and inspection programs.
What can I use funding for?
Equipment (pressure washers, decontamination units), staffing, supplies, materials, outreach, and inspections. Verify allowable categories with DBW.
What is the typical award amount?
Awards typically range from $200,000 to $400,000 per project. Competition depends on project scope and quality.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing is required for this grant program.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Frame your project as either planning/assessment or implementation to match program tiers clearly.
- Emphasize how your project prevents mussel infestation and protects California waterways.
- Include specific equipment, staffing, and outreach details tied to mussel prevention outcomes.
- Coordinate early with California Department of Fish and Wildlife since DBW collaborates on the program.
- Document the waterway conditions and infestation risk in your area to strengthen the application.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when they lack clear prevention strategies or confuse the two project tiers. Weak proposals omit specific equipment, staffing costs, or measurable outcomes. Applicants often underestimate coordination requirements with state fish and wildlife agencies.
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