Watershed Resilience Conservation Implementation

Department of Water Resources · State of California

At a glance

Watershed Resilience Conservation Implementation is a forecasted California state grant opportunity from the Department of Water Resources (State of California). The agency has forecast this opportunity but has not yet set an application deadline. Total estimated funding is $60M. 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

Opened: —
Est. close date: Not listed
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $60,000,000
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 — Proposition 4
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Advances & 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.
Letter of intent: Required
Geography: Statewide
Expected open date: 2027
Latest change note: Expected award amounts information updated Grant description updated

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

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 Watershed Resilience Conservation Implementation grant program funds projects that reduce water use and improve water efficiency, helping communities save water and build resilience to drought and supply shortages.

Description

The purpose of this program is to fund the implementation of practical water conservation projects that reduce water demand and improve efficiency at the watershed scale. The program supports grantees in carrying out actions such as irrigation efficiency upgrades, leak detection and repair, water-efficient landscaping conversions, metering and monitoring improvements, and other measures that directly reduce water consumption. A concept proposal will be required ahead of a full applications. We anticipate accepting concepts in 2027.

Program page on the agency site ↗

How to apply

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (see Geography above).
Submit the letter of intentThis program asks for a letter of intent before the full application; check the guidelines for its due date.
Watch for the openingExpected to open: 2027. Save this grant to track changes.
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyfinancialassistance@water.ca.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit before the deadlineSubmit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

financialassistance@water.ca.gov
1-916-651-9613

Quick answers

Is “Watershed Resilience Conservation Implementation” open for applications yet?

Not yet. It is a forecast — an agency's advance notice of an expected opportunity. Forecast details and dates can change.

Who is eligible to apply for “Watershed Resilience Conservation Implementation”?

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

How much funding is available through “Watershed Resilience Conservation Implementation”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $60,000,000.

How do I apply for “Watershed Resilience Conservation Implementation”?

Applications go directly to Department of Water Resources, 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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