The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) SMMC Grant Program
🏛 Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (California)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for fiscal administrators and organizations supporting CERT programs in California. Applicants must coordinate with California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Eligible activities include providing CERT training in multiple languages, serving underserved and disaster-vulnerable populations, and offering accommodations for participants with access or functional needs. The grant focuses on building disaster preparedness capacity.
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Program description
The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) iscodified as Division 26.7 of the Water Code. Proposition 1 authorizes $7.545 billion in generalobligation bonds for state water projects, including surface and groundwater storage,ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration, and drinking water protection. TheSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy’s (“Conservancy”) Proposition 1 Competitive GrantProgram Guidelines (“Guidelines”) specifically pertain to competitive grants for multibenefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects pursuant to Water CodeSection 79731(h), and for projects to protect and enhance an urban creek pursuant to WaterCode Section 79735(a).In addition to the purposes defined in Proposition 1 and outlined further below, projectsfunded by Proposition 1 must carry out at least one of the three objectives of the CaliforniaWater Action Plan (“Water Action Plan”). Together, Proposition 1 and the Water ActionPlan represent tremendous strides in the State’s ability to address the current challengesposed by drought and create a sustainable strategy for managing its water resources andsupply. The priorities and strategies identified will help protect our natural resources fromsevere dry periods and create a more sustainable water infrastructure and supply to betterserve our growing population.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Application form (contact Cal OES for specific format)
- Organization budget and budget narrative
- Plan for CERT program support activities
- Letters of support or coordination agreements with Cal OES
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 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for the Listos California CERT Support Grant?
Fiscal administrators and organizations that support CERT programs are eligible. You must be able to coordinate with Cal OES.
What must my organization do with the grant funding?
Funds support new and existing CERT programs through capacity building activities. This includes multilingual training, serving underserved populations, and providing accommodations for participants with access needs.
What populations does this grant prioritize?
The grant focuses on vulnerable and underserved populations at high risk for disasters. This includes speakers of languages other than English.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline is April 8, 2025. Contact Cal OES for any recent updates or rolling deadline information.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing is required for this grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your application on serving vulnerable populations most impacted by disasters in your region. Document the specific communities you will reach with multilingual or accessible training.
- Partner directly with Cal OES before submission to align your proposed activities with state priorities. Early coordination strengthens competitiveness.
- Highlight existing CERT program infrastructure you have or will build. Show concrete capacity-building outcomes (training numbers, languages offered, accessibility features).
- Budget for professional translation, accessibility accommodations, and experienced bilingual trainers. These are core to the grant's purpose.
- Clearly explain how your fiscal administration structure will support both new and existing CERT programs. Reviewers need confidence in your management capacity.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting without coordination with Cal OES ahead of time. Applications that lack specific details about which underserved populations you will serve. Failing to budget adequately for translation, interpretation, and accessibility accommodations.
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