The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley – Severely Disadvanta
🏛 Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (California)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations providing technical assistance to Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) program awardees in California. Applicants must support social enterprise projects that improve employment outcomes for underserved populations. The TA provider will help current ESE awardees assess their approaches, build implementation capacity, and create communities of practice.
Eligible applicants likely include nonprofits, workforce development organizations, and technical assistance providers. Organizations must demonstrate expertise in social enterprise, employment services, or workforce development. Previous experience supporting ESE initiatives is strongly preferred.
Activities funded include assessment services, learning framework development, training delivery, and community of practice facilitation. The grant covers costs to analyze program models, identify improvements, and support implementation of social enterprises that serve populations with employment barriers.
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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 San Fernando Valley – Severely Disadvantaged Community
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Notice of Intent (strongly encouraged by Feb 25)
- Proposal Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity/Experience Documentation
- Resumes of Key TA Staff
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 | — | — | — |
| 2025-2026 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for this TA grant?
Organizations with expertise in technical assistance, social enterprise, or workforce development. You must be able to support multiple ESE awardees throughout the funding period.
When is the deadline and what are key dates?
The proposal deadline is March 4, 2025 at 3 p.m. PT. An informational webinar is February 10, 2025 at 10 a.m. PT. A notice of intent is encouraged by February 25, 2025 at noon.
What activities does this TA grant fund?
Funded activities include needs assessments, implementation planning, training, peer learning facilitation, and community of practice development for ESE awardees.
How competitive is this funding?
The total pool is $1,000,000 shared among successful applicants. Competition typically depends on demonstrated TA capacity and relevant experience with social enterprise models.
What is the funding amount?
Total available funding is $1,000,000. Individual award amounts are not specified and will likely depend on proposal scope and quality.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Attend the February 10 webinar if possible. It will clarify expectations and answer questions about the TA approach.
- Submit your notice of intent by February 25. This signals to EDD that you are preparing a strong proposal.
- Detail your experience supporting ESE awardees or similar workforce initiatives. Relevant track record matters significantly.
- Build your proposal around the learning framework and community of practice model described in the RFP.
- Clearly outline how you will support multiple awardees across different social enterprise contexts and geographic regions.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague descriptions of prior TA experience or social enterprise knowledge. Proposals that focus narrowly on a single service area rather than multi-awardee support. Insufficient detail on how the learning framework and CoP will operate in practice.
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