Proposition 1 Regionwide Grants
🏛 San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Jul 10, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working on watershed protection, restoration, and climate resilience in the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers region. Applicants must propose projects that address at least four of thirteen specific objectives, ranging from watershed health to fishery resources to wildfire reduction.
Geographic scope is limited to the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy service area in Southern California. The conservancy prioritizes projects aligned with its strategic goals and program priorities.
Concept proposals are reviewed first for consistency with RMC objectives, then selected applicants advance to full application phase. Projects must demonstrate readiness, clear need, and cost-effectiveness.
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Program description
Proposition 1 allocation to the RMC is pursuant to Chapter 6 Protecting Rivers, Lakes, Streams, Coastal Waters and Watersheds and sets forth thirteen specific purposes and all grant funds must achieve at least four or more of the following objectives in order to receive funds: 1. Protect and increase the economic benefits arising from healthy watersheds, fishery resources and instream flow. 2. Implement watershed adaptation projects in order to reduce the impacts of climate change on communities and ecosystems. 3. Restore river parkways throughout the state, including but not limited to projects pursuant to the California River Parkways Act of 2004, in the Urban Streams Restoration Program established pursuant to Section 7048 and urban river greenways. 4. Protect and restore aquatic, wetland and migratory bird ecosystems including fish and wildlife corridors and the acquisition of water rights for instream flow. 5. Fulfill the obligations of the State of California in complying with the terms of multiparty settlement agreements related to water resources. 6. Remove barriers to fish passage. 7. Implement fuel treatment projects to reduce wildfire risks, protect watersheds tributary to water storage facilities and promote watershed health. 8. Protect and restore rural and urban watershed health to improve watershed storage capacity, forest health, protection of life and property, stormwater resource management, and greenhouse gas reduction. 9. Protect and restore coastal watershed including but not limited to, bays, marine estuaries, and nearshore ecosystems. 10. Reduce pollution or contamination of rivers, lakes, streams, or coastal waters, prevent and remediate mercury contamination from legacy mines, and protect or restore natural system functions that contribute to water supply, water quality, or flood management. 11. Assist in the recovery of endangered, threatened, or migratory species by improving watershed health, instream flows, fish passage, coastal or inland wetland restoration, or other means, such as natural community conservation plan and habitat conservation plan implementation. 12. Protect and enhance an urban creek as defined in subdivision (e) of Section 7048 and its tributaries pursuant to Division 22.8 (commencing with Section 32600) of, and Division 23 (commencing with Section 33000) of, the Public Resources Code and Section 79508. 13. Assist in water-related agricultural sustainability projects that promote water conservation. Applications: Applications will be submitted in two phases: a Concept Proposal and a Full Application. Applicants will first submit a Concept Proposal that will be reviewed by RMC staff for consistency with RMC goals, any specific program priorities, and the strength of the proposed project. In addition, RMC staff will look at all Concept Proposals for location, need, project type, readiness, threats, cost, and cost share. RMC staff will offer applicants feedback regarding alignment with priorities, overall merit, and any ineligible costs. RMC staff will select Concept Proposals to move forward and will invite selected applicants to submit Full Applications.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Concept Proposal (initial phase)
- Full Application (if selected)
- Project location map
- Budget and cost-share documentation
- Evidence of readiness and partnerships
Program contact
- 📧 info@rmc.ca.gov
- 📞 1-626-815-1019
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 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Where must my project be located?
Your project must be in the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy service area in Southern California.
How many of the 13 grant purposes must my project address?
Your project must achieve at least four or more of the thirteen listed objectives to qualify.
What is the application process?
Submit a concept proposal first. RMC staff will review and provide feedback. Selected applicants then submit a full application.
What does RMC evaluate in concept proposals?
RMC reviews alignment with goals, location, need, project type, readiness, threats, cost, and cost share.
Is there a funding deadline?
Deadline information was not specified. Check the RMC website for rolling deadlines and submission windows.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Address at least four of the thirteen objectives clearly in your concept proposal. Vague alignment will weaken your application.
- Demonstrate project readiness. Include timelines, partnerships, and evidence that the project can start if funded.
- Be specific about project location and how it serves the watershed. Vague geographic scope raises red flags.
- Research RMC priorities before writing. Align your project to recent funded work and strategic direction.
- Keep costs realistic and justified. RMC evaluates cost-effectiveness, so high budgets require strong justification.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Projects fail to meet the four-objective minimum or address objectives too superficially. Applicants submit concept proposals without clear evidence of project readiness or timeline. Applications lack specific information about threats, needs, or cost justification for the service area.
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