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.
Currently, the Draft Guidelines and PSP are being revised in response to public comments and input from the three public workshops.
To receive notices on the current grant cycle, 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 regarding this grant cycle, please contact us at RSP@water.ca.gov. For technical questions about the GRanTS web portal, please contact GRanTSadmin@water.ca.gov.
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.
On January 28, 2019, DWR released the Riverine Stewardship Grant Program Draft Guidelines and PSP for public review and comments were received until March 15, 2019. The notice of the release of the Draft Guidelines and PSP was sent by email to potential applicants and interested parties. DWR also held three public workshops to: 1) present details on the solicitation process, the program, and Draft Guidelines, and 2) receive feedback from the public. A recording of the workshop presentation is now available online.
| 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 | Spring / Summer 2019 |
| Pre-Application Workshops | Summer 2019 |
| Grant Applications Due to DWR | TBD |
| DWR Review of Applications for Eligibility | Summer 2019 |
| DWR Leads Review and Ranking of Applications by Team | Summer 2019 |
| DWR Releases Draft Grant Awards List | Fall / Winter 2019 |
| Public Comment Period Open for Draft Grant Awards | Fall / Winter 2019 |
| Public Comment Period Closes | Fall / Winter 2019 |
| Final Grant Awards Released | Fall / Winter 2019 |
After adoption of the Final Guidelines and PSP, the application period will open. 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.