ClosedState of CaliforniaAgency ID NOFA 2025-01

Proposition 1 Grant Program (25/26)

Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy · State of California

At a glance

Proposition 1 Grant Program (25/26) is a closed California state grant opportunity from the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (State of California). The application deadline was February 27, 2026. Total estimated funding is $1.6M. Applicant types listed as eligible include nonprofit, other legal entity, public agency and tribal government. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing or matching is required.

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

Key facts

Nov 7, 2025Posted
Feb 27, 2026Application deadline

Opened: Nov 7, 2025
Close date: Feb 27, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $1,603,652
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State — Proposition 1 Grant Program Funded by the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014
Matching funds: 20% — While matching funds are not required, applicants that can provide a minimum of 20 percent from other sources will receive priority.
Funding method: Reimbursement(s)
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: Up to 3 years
Expected award announcement: May 2026
Letter of intent: Required
Geography: Within the Coachella Valley or its surrounding mountains.
Latest change note: Updated grant application period.

Who can apply

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

Nonprofit
Other Legal Entity
Public Agency
Tribal Government

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

Implement the California Water Action Plan in the Coachella Valley.

Description

Eligible Applicants include state or local public agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribes recognized by the state or federal government and mutual water companies. Any project that meets the statutory objectives of Proposition 1 will be considered, but applications for the following types of projects are particularly encouraged: Conservation land acquisition projects that preserve watersheds or habitat areas for endangered species; Watershed restoration or enhancement projects; or Infrastructure projects that improve water management to reduce use or enhance efficient, or prevent flooding.

Program page on the agency site ↗

Past applications & awards

Historical data · not a prediction

Reported by the agency for this listing

Fiscal year 2025–264 applications · 2 awards

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

Program contact (as published)

Diana Rosas
drosas@cvmc.ca.gov
1-760-776-5026

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Proposition 1 Grant Program (25/26)”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity, Public Agency and Tribal Government. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Proposition 1 Grant Program (25/26)”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $1,603,652.

How do I apply for “Proposition 1 Grant Program (25/26)”?

Applications go directly to Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy, not through GrantsJunction. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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