The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All – (Prop 68 River – CA) Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River – Community Access)
🏛 Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Sep 5, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for California-licensed Narcotic Treatment Programs (NTPs) seeking to expand medication-assisted opioid use disorder treatment. Applicants must hold an active DHCS license and commit to offering both buprenorphine and methadone. Priority goes to NTPs serving rural areas, justice-involved populations, Indigenous communities, and areas without nearby NTP access. Applications can fund up to one medication unit (MU) per application, though providers may submit separate applications for multiple MUs. The funded MU must become operational within eighteen months of receiving funds.
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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 – California
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- DHCS NTP license documentation
- MU startup budget and financial narrative
- Operational plan with 18-month timeline
- Staffing and recruitment strategy
- Letters of support (from partners, community leaders, local government)
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 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for this funding?
Only DHCS-licensed Narcotic Treatment Programs can apply. Your organization must hold an active California NTP license.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is April 28, 2025. Check with DHCS for any deadline changes or rolling acceptance periods.
What costs can I fund with this grant?
You can cover lease costs, renovations, equipment, DEA/state compliance expenses, staffing, recruitment, and community engagement. These are startup costs only—not ongoing operations.
What makes an application competitive?
Prioritize rural areas, correctional facilities, Indigenous communities, and populations without nearby NTP access. Serving Medi-Cal beneficiaries also strengthens your application.
How much can I request?
Up to $750,000 per medication unit. Each additional MU requires a separate application.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly define the geography and population your MU will serve. Show why this location needs new MOUD access.
- Demonstrate your NTP's capacity to operate the new MU within eighteen months. Include realistic timelines for lease, renovations, and staffing.
- Partner with pharmacies or correctional facilities if possible. DHCS encourages co-location to expand access efficiently.
- Detail your recruitment and staffing plan. Show how you'll hire qualified practitioners and pharmacists quickly.
- Align with state priorities: rural areas, justice-involved populations, and Indigenous communities get preference.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Requesting funding for ongoing operations instead of startup costs. Applications for MUs that don't clearly address geographic or population gaps in MOUD access. Failing to commit to offering both buprenorphine and methadone as required.
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