The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River – Severely Disadvantaged Community)
🏛 Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (California)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations and entities working on fisheries and habitat restoration in California. Applicants can propose Priority 1 projects (65% of funding) that restore, enhance, or protect salmonid habitat in anadromous watersheds. Priority 2 projects support implementation through watershed-scale planning and monitoring. Priority 3 projects (10% of funding) support implementation through planning, outreach, or education. Proposals for programmatic permit effectiveness monitoring are ineligible.
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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 – Severely Disadvantaged Community
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Project proposal/narrative
- Budget and budget justification
- Project location map
- Timeline and implementation schedule
- Monitoring/evaluation plan (for Priority 1 and 2)
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 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
What types of projects does this grant fund?
Priority 1 funds habitat restoration/enhancement in anadromous watersheds (65% of awards). Priority 2 funds planning and monitoring (availability-based). Priority 3 funds planning, outreach, and education (10% of awards).
What is not eligible for funding?
Proposals for FRGP programmatic permit required effectiveness monitoring are ineligible.
What is the typical award size?
Awards range from $100,000 to $2,000,000. The total funding pool is $17,000,000.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. Cost-sharing is not required for this grant.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline is April 17, 2025. Contact the agency for specific submission instructions and timelines.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus on salmonid habitat restoration in anadromous watersheds for Priority 1 (highest funding). Priority 2 and 3 have more limited funding available.
- Clearly distinguish whether your project is Priority 1, 2, or 3 in your proposal. Use matching language from the program description.
- Include detailed implementation plans for Priority 1 projects. Vague or design-only proposals may be less competitive than shovel-ready work.
- For Priority 2 and 3 projects, explain how planning or outreach directly supports on-the-ground restoration. Show the connection to implementation.
- Provide baseline data and clear metrics for monitoring effectiveness. Strong science improves competitiveness across all priority levels.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting programmatic permit effectiveness monitoring proposals, which are explicitly ineligible. Proposing projects outside anadromous watersheds or with weak habitat restoration focus. Failing to clearly identify project priority level and align narrative with program priorities.
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