Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 1 Grant Program

Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy · State of California

At a glance

Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 1 Grant Program is a closed California state grant opportunity from the Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (State of California). The application deadline was June 1, 2026. Total estimated funding is $10M. Applicant types listed as eligible include nonprofit, public agency and tribal government. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

May 6, 2026Posted
Jun 1, 2026Application deadline

Opened: May 6, 2026
Close date: Jun 1, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $10,000,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State — The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Assembly Bill 1471). Division 26.7 (commencing Section 79700) to the Water Code; Section 79731(a) of Chapter 6 of the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014.
Matching funds: Not Required — Matching funds are not required but will increase the competitiveness of the project application. Matching funds may include in‐kind staff services, operations and maintenance, volunteer support, and ongoing monitoring and assessment. Contributions may be in the form of money, property, or services and must be verifiable.
Funding method: Advances & Reimbursement(s) — BH UWC Grants are reimbursement-based, meaning funds are received after cost have been incurred for a BH UWC Board approved project. BH UWC, at its sole discretion, may honor advances, if warranted by a documented, compelling and immediate need.
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Estimated award amounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: Typically 2 Years
Expected award announcement: Upon Board Approval
Letter of intent: Required
Geography: The jurisdictional territory extends approximately 70.2 square miles. Click here to see if your proposed project is within the service area: Map.
How to submit: By email: info@bhc.ca.gov
Latest change note: Closed

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

State and Federal Entities Local Public Agencies Tribal Governments: Federally Recognized Native American Tribes; and Non-federally recognized California Native American Tribes listed on the California Tribal Consultation List maintained by the Native American Heritage Commission. Non-profit Organizations/Community-Based Organizations: U.S. Federal Income Tax-exempt organizations, 501(c) (3) designation or fiscally sponsored.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

The Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy Proposition 1 Grant Program aims to award projects and programs that protect and improve water quality.

Description

The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Assembly Bill (AB) 1471), was approved by voters in November 2014. It added Division 26.7 (commencing Section 79700) to the Water Code. Section 79731(a) of Chapter 6 of the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 authorizes the Legislature to appropriate $10,000,000 (ten million dollars) to the Baldwin Hills and Urban Watersheds Conservancy (Conservancy) for competitive grants for multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects in accordance with statewide priorities. All Proposition 1 grants funded by the Conservancy must achieve at least one of the purposes identified in Chapter 6. Grant funds shall be awarded to projects and programs that: Achieves one or more of the purposes of Chapter 6 of Prop 1. Deliver sustainable outcomes in the long-term. Provides multiple benefits. Leverages the resources of private, federal, state or local funding sources. Promote and implement the California Water Action Plan, other state plans and policies, and relevant regional water plans. Consistent with best scientific practices, where achievable or appropriate. Include a complete, reasonable, and well thought out proposed scope of work, budget, and schedule. Demonstrates experience successfully implanting similar projects/programs or demonstrates appropriate and necessary partnerships to complete the project/program. Demonstrates the project/program has community support. Demonstrates a clear and reasonable method for measuring and reporting the effectiveness of the project/program. Employs new or innovative technology or practices. Benefit a disadvantaged community(ies). Applications will be submitted in two phases: a Concept Proposal and a Full Application. It is strongly recommended that prospective applicants contact BH UWC staff and attend a grant workshop for a consultation prior to submitting a Concept Proposal.

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Past applications & awards

Historical data · not a prediction

Reported by the agency for this listing

Fiscal year 2025–266 applications · 6 awards

Counts as published on the California Grants Portal. Award counts can read zero until decisions are announced.

Program contact (as published)

BH UWC Staff
info@bhc.ca.gov
1-111-111-1111

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 1 Grant Program”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Nonprofit, Public Agency and Tribal Government. It adds: “State and Federal Entities Local Public Agencies Tribal Governments: Federally Recognized Native American Tribes; and Non-federally recognized California Native American Tribes listed on the California Tribal Consultation List maintained by the Native American Heritage Commission…” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 1 Grant Program”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $10,000,000.

How do I apply for “Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 1 Grant Program”?

Applications go directly to Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: by email to info@bhc.ca.gov. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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