Proposition 4 – Water Recycling
🏛 State Water Resources Control Board (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Sep 11, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for nonprofit organizations providing removal defense services to immigrants in California. Applicants must be qualified nonprofit organizations under WIC sections 13302-13307. The grant supports legal representation and related services for immigrants facing deportation. Organizations must serve immigrants currently residing in, or formerly residing in, California.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
Eligible Applicants: Local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations qualified to do business in California, Public Utilities, Federally and non-federally recognized Native American tribes on the Native American Heritage Commission’s list, and Mutual water companies. Eligible Uses: Eligible projects include recycled water treatment; recycled water storage, distribution, and pumping; groundwater recharge; indirect potable reuse; surface water augmentation; and large scale recycled water projects. Ineligible Uses: Operation and maintenance costs. Eligible Costs: Construction Grant Funding – Construction costs only Construction Grant Funding – Large Scale Recycled Water Projects – Planning, Design, and Construction. Eligible Communities: All community types are eligible for funding. This includes small and large communities, non-disadvantaged, disadvantaged, and severely disadvantaged communities. For more information, please review the Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) Guidelines: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/grants_loans/docs/wrfp_guidelines.pdf
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- Individuals
- Legal Aid Clinic
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Grant application form (CDSS-specific)
- Project narrative
- Budget and narrative justification
- Proof of nonprofit status
- Organizational capacity statement
- Letters of support from community partners
Program contact
- 📧 sandeep.kals@waterboards.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-324-8404
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | — | — | — |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
Nonprofit organizations that provide removal defense services to immigrants. You must meet qualifications outlined in WIC sections 13302-13307.
What is the deadline?
Applications are due April 11, 2025. Check with CDSS for any extension notices.
What activities does this grant support?
Legal representation and services for immigrants facing removal. Technical assistance and related removal defense activities.
How competitive is this funding?
The $8.4 million pool is typically competitive. Strong applications emphasize legal expertise, immigrant community experience, and measurable outcomes.
What is the typical funding range per award?
Award amounts vary. Contact CDSS directly for estimated grant amounts in this cycle.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Document your organization's legal capacity and experience with removal defense cases clearly.
- Demonstrate strong partnerships with immigrant communities and referral networks.
- Show how you will measure success (cases won, clients served, outcomes achieved).
- Include a realistic budget that covers attorney time, paralegals, and client support services.
- Address how you will serve vulnerable immigrants, including those with language barriers.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating legal service costs or attorney time requirements. Not demonstrating sufficient capacity to handle case volume. Failing to show established community ties and client referral pathways.
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