The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) released the Draft Award List for four projects under its 2020 Drainage Reuse 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 plans to award grants on a competitive basis in at least 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.
Current Grant Solicitation (Round 1)
Draft Funding Lists:
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 with approximately $23.6 million reserved for projects that directly benefit disadvantaged communities.
Starting February 2020, DWR will release recommended funding lists for each IRWM funding area, which will be subject to public review for 21 calendar days. Links to recommended funding lists will be posted below as they are released:
(*NOTE: To view the full list of draft and final funding awards and public comment period dates, please click the "Draft and Final Award Lists" accordion below.)
- Recommended Funding List - Los Angeles
Final Awards Lists:
Starting April 2020, DWR will release final funding awards for each IRWM funding area. Links to final funding lists will be posted below as they are released:
- Final Funding Awards - North Coast
- Final Funding Awards - Tulare-Kern
- Final Funding Awards - Colorado River
- Final Funding Awards - Lahontan
- Final Funding Awards - San Francisco
- Final Funding Awards - Santa Ana
- Final Funding Awards- San Joaquin River
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Final Funding Awards- San Diego
- Final Funding Awards- Mountain Counties
- Final Funding Awards- Sacramento River
- Final Funding Awards- Central Coast
In addition, supplemental information pertinent and necessary to complete a grant application for this solicitation can be found in the drop-down menus below.
| Funding Area | Pre-Application Submittal Deadline | Final Application Deadline* | Recommended Funding List Released | Public Comment Period | Final Award |
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| North Coast | May 31, 2019 | Sept. 6, 2019 | February 10, 2020 | Feb. 10 - Feb. 25, 2020 | April 7, 2020 |
| San Francisco | August 9, 2019 | Dec. 2, 2019 | April 2, 2020 |
April 2 - April 23, 2020 |
June 2, 2020 |
| Central Coast | Sept. 10, 2019 | Dec. 20, 2019 | May 7, 2020 |
May 7 - May 28, 2020 |
June 26, 2020 |
| Los Angeles | August 23, 2019 | Dec. 6, 2019 | May 7, 2020 |
May 7 - May 28, 2020 |
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| Santa Ana | July 26, 2019 | Nov. 1, 2019 | April 2, 2020 | April 2 - April 23, 2020 | June 2, 2020 |
| San Diego | Sept. 6, 2019 | Dec. 13, 2019 | May 7, 2020 |
May 7 - May 28, 2020 |
June 26, 2020 |
| Sacramento River | August 23, 2019 | Dec. 6, 2019 | April 29, 2020 |
April 29 - May 20, 2020 |
June 26, 2020 |
| San Joaquin River | August 9, 2019 | Nov. 15, 2019 | May 7, 2020 |
May 7 - May 28, 2020 |
June 26, 2020 |
| Tulare Kern | May 31, 2019 | Sept. 6, 2019 | February 13, 2020 | Feb. 13 - Feb. 28, 2020 | April 7, 2020 |
| Lahontan | July 15, 2019 | Oct. 21, 2019 | April 2, 2020 | April 2 - April 23, 2020 | June 2, 2020 |
| Colorado River | July 29, 2019 | Nov. 4, 2019 | April 2, 2020 | April 2 - April 23, 2020 | June 2, 2020 |
| Mountain Counties | August 16, 2019 | Dec. 6, 2019 | April 24, 2020 |
April 24 - May 14, 2020 |
June 26, 2020 |
| Note (*): | - Final applications are due by 5 p.m. on the date indicated above. | ||||
| Tentative Schedule | Milestone or Activity |
|---|---|
| April 2019 | DWR releases 2019 IRWM Grant Program Guidelines and Final Round 1 - Implementation Grant PSP |
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May 8, 2019
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Applicant Assistance Webinar #1 |
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May 14, 2019 |
Applicant Assistance Webinar #2 |
| Spring - Fall 2019 | Pre-Application Material Submittal and Optional Workshop (date determined by Funding Area) |
| September - December 2019 | Round 1 Final Grant Applications Due to DWR |
| Mid 2020 (anticipated) | Round 1 Final Grant Awards |
| Notes: Deadlines for submitting Pre-Application Materials and Final Grant Applications for each Funding Area will be posted on this webpage as they are established; check website frequently for updates. | |
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
Find general contact information in the directory, or select the button below for IRWM, including regional and grant contacts.
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