Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 84 Grant Program

Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy · State of California

At a glance

Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 84 Grant Program is a closed California state grant opportunity from the Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (State of California). The application deadline was June 30, 2021. 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

Jul 1, 2006Posted
Jun 30, 2021Application deadline

Opened: Jul 1, 2006
Close date: Jun 30, 2021
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 Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84); Division 43 (commencing Section 75001) to the Public Resources Code; Section 75050 of Chapter 7 of the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act.
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: Link change

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 purpose of the BHC Prop 84 Grant Program is to provide funds for planning and capital improvement projects that benefit the Ballona Creek Watershed and BH UWC territory through either: Protecting or preventing contamination and degradation of coastal waters and watersheds; Protecting and restoring the natural habitat values of coastal waters and lands; or Promoting access to and enjoyment of the coastal resources of the state.

Description

The Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84) was approved by voters in November 2006. It added Division 43 (commencing Section 75001) to the Public Resources Code. Section 75060 of Chapter 7 authorizes 10,000,000 (ten million dollars) to the Baldwin Hills Conservancy for grants that provide protection of beaches, bays and coastal waters and watersheds, including projects to prevent contamination and degradation of coastal waters and watersheds, projects to protect and restore the natural habitat values of coastal waters and lands, and projects and expenditures to promote access to and enjoyment of the coastal resources of the state. All Proposition 84 grants funded by the Conservancy must be consistent with the adopted Baldwin Hills Park Master Plan for expansion of Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area and the priorities set forth in the Baldwin Hills Conservancy’s Summarized Strategic Plan. Proposed projects should seek to implement or expand on one or more of the following goals: Increase active recreation opportunities for underserved communities. Create an implement a comprehensive trail system. Provide public access and entry ways. Protect and restore natural habitat. Protect critical view sheds. Protect and improve urban water quality. Emphasize connection between existing parks, trails, and urban streams. Restore industrial lands to park and open-space purposes. Protect watersheds connecting to Santa Monica Bay. 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.

Program page on the agency site ↗

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Past applications & awards

Historical data · not a prediction

Reported by the agency for this listing

Fiscal year 2020–212 applications · 2 awards

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

Program contact (as published)

Gail Krippner
info@bhc.ca.gov
1-563-753-1736

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 84 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 84 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 84 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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