The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is pleased to announce the opening of a 60-day application period for competitive grants through the Delta Flood Emergency Response Grant Program.
Implementation Grant Program
The IRWM Implementation Grant Program provides funding for implementation projects that meet the intent of Proposition 1, Chapter 7.
Approximately $403 million in grant funding is being made available for implementation projects with at least $51 million being made available for projects that provide benefits to Disadvantaged Communities. DWR is awarding grants on a competitive basis in two funding rounds. To apply for grants through this program, project proponents must coordinate through their established IRWM Regional Water Management Group, and the Regional Group must in turn coordinate with other groups within the Proposition 1 IRWM Funding Area.
Round 2 Grant Solicitation
The Round 2 solicitation will make approximately $192 million (the remaining funds for Implementation grants) for awards. On December 10, 2021, DWR released the Draft Proposition 1 - Round 2 IRWM Implementation Grant Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP) and 2022 IRWM Program Guidelines (GLs) and opened a 60-day public comment period.
How to submit comments on the Draft GLs/PSP:
Electronic submissions strongly encouraged.
1. Send an Email to: dwr_irwm@water.ca.gov
2. Send a letter (postmarked by the deadline) to:
Financial Assistance Branch
Department of Water Resources
P.O. Box 942836
Sacramento, CA 94236
Attention: Round 2 IRWM Implementation Grant Program
DWR will be hosting three virtual public workshops to review the draft GL and PSP and answer questions from the public. Please see below for the dates and registration link.
Virtual Workshop on Draft Guidelines and PSP – Northern California
February 1, 2022
9:30am-11:30am
Registration Link: https://ca-water-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldeGvqzwsGtDCaIS_ZTiiRqsambrvR_WJ
Virtual Workshop on Draft Guidelines and PSP – Central California
February 3, 2022
10am -12pm
Registration Link: https://ca-water-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpcO2gqjMiGdcrPj_eM_VyxNCFMR1ALr3M
Virtual Workshop on Draft Guidelines and PSP – Southern California
February 8, 2022
1pm-3pm
Registration Link: https://ca-water-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqcemoqDouGtPq-_JYlzuJl6uY9T_Uhou9
Please note if you cannot attend the appropriate meeting for your area, you may sign up for another day.
Round 1 Grant Solicitation
On April 22, 2019, DWR released the Final Proposition 1 - Round 1 IRWM Implementation Grant Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP) and Final 2019 Guidelines (Guidelines). This solicitation made approximately $222 million available.
In 2020, DWR awarded $211 million to 42 IRWM Regions in the Round 1 funding for implementation projects including approximately $25 million for disadvantaged community projects.
- Draft 2022 Guidelines
- Draft 2022 Proposal Solicitation Package
- Draft Attachment 1 Self Certification Form
- Draft Attachment 2 Work Plan
- Draft Attachment 3 Budget
- Draft Attachment 4 Schedule
- Draft Attachment 8 Project Selection
- Environmental Information Form
- Decision Support Tools in Proposition 1 IRWM Implementation
| Tentative Schedule | Milestone or Activity |
|---|---|
| December 10, 2021 | Draft Proposal Solicitation Package and Guidelines Released |
| January - February 2022 | Public Comment Workshop(s) |
| February 8, 2022 | Last Day of Public Comment |
Guidelines & Proposal Solicitation Package
The documents below will provide potential grant applicants with an overview of the program and detailed requirements for this solicitation.
How to Contact Us
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