FY 2025-26 Earthquake Early Warning Implementation (EA) Program for Airports Program Supplemental
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations and entities seeking to restore, enhance, or protect salmonid habitat in California anadromous watersheds. Eligible projects include habitat implementation, design work that leads to implementation, watershed-scale planning, effectiveness monitoring, and community education activities. Priority 1 projects (habitat restoration/protection) receive approximately 65% of funding. Projects requesting $2 million or more must submit a concept proposal first. Programmatic permit compliance monitoring proposals are ineligible.
Program description
The purpose of the EA Program for Airports is to create a safer California by implementing and integrating the CEEWS statewide in key industries and critical sector
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Completed application form (program-specific)
- Project proposal narrative
- Budget and budget justification
- Environmental review documentation
- Project location map
- Concept proposal (if requesting $2 million or more)
Program contact
- 📧 Dana.Scarlett@caloes.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-364-4586
FAQ
What are the main project types this grant funds?
Priority 1 (65% of funds) supports habitat restoration and protection. Priority 2 funds planning and monitoring. Priority 3 (10% of funds) supports planning, outreach, and education.
Do I need to submit a concept proposal?
Yes, if your project requests $2 million or more. Concept proposals are required for full proposal eligibility.
Can I apply for effectiveness monitoring?
No. Proposals for programmatic permit required effectiveness monitoring are ineligible.
What is the funding range?
Individual projects can receive $100,000 to $2,000,000 per award cycle.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This grant does not require matching funds or cost-sharing from applicants.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly identify your project as Priority 1, 2, or 3 to help reviewers understand funding expectations and competition level.
- If requesting $2 million or more, prepare a strong concept proposal that demonstrates project viability and readiness.
- Focus on salmonid habitat outcomes and anadromous watershed benefits; these drive Priority 1 funding decisions.
- Include detailed timelines and milestones for implementation projects to show project management capacity.
- For monitoring and planning projects, emphasize how they support or enable future habitat implementation work.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting effectiveness monitoring proposals, which are explicitly ineligible. Requesting $2 million without submitting a required concept proposal first. Proposing habitat work outside anadromous watersheds or for non-salmonid species.
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