Fall colors along a creek. DWR / 2011.
The Riverine Stewardship Program, in coordination with the San Joaquin Fish Population Enhancement Program (SJFPEP) and the Urban Streams Restoration Program (USRP), will make funding available for planning and implementation of projects that restore streams, creeks, and rivers to enhance the environment for fish, wildlife, and people through one grant cycle. Check this page frequently for updates on the solicitation.
Our grant cycle begins with the release of the Draft Guidelines and Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP), which contains:
Although the Draft Guidelines and PSP contain information pertaining to both USRP and SJFPEP, grant funding program rules and procedures differ for each program. Applicants must evaluate their potential project and decide whether to either apply under USRP or under SJFPEP. If the proposed project aims to achieve the objectives of both programs, then the applicant may apply under both programs but must fill out separate information for each program.
On January 28, 2019, DWR released the Riverine Stewardship Grant Program Draft Guidelines and PSP for public review. Public comments will be accepted on the Draft Guidelines and PSP until 5 p.m. on March 15, 2019.
A notice of the release of the Draft Guidelines and PSP was sent by email to potential applicants and interested parties. Future notices will include new solicitations, document releases, upcoming workshops, and other Riverine Stewardship Program announcements. Update your preferences for subscribing or unsubscribing to our email mailing list on the ListServ page.
If you have any questions during the public comment period, please contact us at RSP@water.ca.gov. For technical questions about the GRanTS web portal, please contact GRanTSadmin@water.ca.gov.
See the Program Schedule below for information on the three workshops we are hosting to: 1) present details on the solicitation process, the program, and Draft Guidelines, and 2) receive feedback from the public.
The SJFPEP goals are to enhance native fish populations in the San Joaquin River watershed and reduce vulnerability of fishes to water diversions at all life stages upstream of the Delta.
The USRP goals include: (1) protecting, enhancing and restoring the natural, ecological value of streams; (2) preventing future property damage caused by flooding and bank erosion; and (3) promoting community involvement, education, and riverine stewardship.
SJFPEP is funded by Proposition 13 and USRP is funded by Propositions 84 and 68.
Public comments can be submitted for the Draft Guidelines and PSP by one of the following methods:
1. Electronic Mail
Transmitted comments should be sent to RSP@water.ca.gov. Electronic files should be MS Word compatible or PDF.
2. Hard Copy via U.S. Mail
California Department of Water Resources
Division of Integrated Regional Water Management
Ecosystem Restoration & Enhancement Branch
Post Office Box 942836
Sacramento, CA 94236
Attention: Jim Long
3. Hard Copy via Hand Delivery
901 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attention: Jim Long
4. Participate in one of our three public meetings in person.
| Riverine Stewardship Program: San Joaquin Fish Population Enhancement Program and Urban Streams Restoration Program Proposal Solicitation Process | |
| Milestone or Activity | Tentative Schedule |
|---|---|
| Public Comment Period Open for Draft Guidelines and PSP | Monday January 28, 2019 |
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Public Meeting 1 - Red Bluff DWR Northern Region Office 2440 Main Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080 |
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 |
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Public Meeting 2 - Sacramento 901 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Bonderson Building |
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 |
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Public Meeting 3 - Glendale DWR Southern Region Office 770 Fairmont Avenue, Glendale, CA 91203 Verdugo Conference Room |
Thursday, March 7, 2019 |
| Public Comment Period Closes | March 15, 2019 |
| DWR Releases Final Guidelines / Open Solicitation | April 19, 2019 |
| Pre-Application Workshops | TBD |
| Grant Applications Due to DWR | Friday June 21, 2019 |
| DWR Review of Applications for Eligibility | June, July 2019 |
| DWR Leads Review and Ranking of Applications by Team | July 2019 |
| DWR Releases Draft Grant Awards List | Late July 2019 |
| Public Comment Period Open for Draft Grant Awards | August 2019 |
| Public Comment Period Closes | Late August 2019 |
| Final Grant Awards Released | Late September 2019 |
After adoption of the Final Guidelines and PSP, the application period will tentatively open in mid-April 2019. Applications received by the deadline are reviewed according to the selection criteria, and a draft list of proposals recommended for grant funding is released for public comment. Subsequently, approved projects are awarded funding.
DWR uses an online application tool called GRanTS. To apply, register by establishing an account in GRanTS.
Applicants of awarded projects must enter into a grant agreement (contract). Grant disbursements generally occur after costs are incurred and are provided after review of expense documentation provided by the grantee with invoices. Throughout the project, and after project completion, reporting will be required to describe the results of the project.
Draft Guidelines and PSP - Public comment period closes Friday March 15, 2019.