The IRWM Implementation Grant Program provides funding for implementation projects that meet the intent of Proposition 1, Chapter 7. DWR plans to award grants on a competitive basis in at least two funding rounds.
In order to apply for grants from this solicitation, 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.
On October 5, 2018 DWR released the 2018 Proposition 1 - Round 1 IRWM Implementation Grant Draft Proposal Solicitation Package and Draft 2018 Guidelines for public review. DWR is proposing that approximately $194 million be made available for implementation projects with approximately $18 million designated for projects that provide benefits to Disadvantaged Communities. DWR encourages public comment on the draft solicitation package documents found below.
*As of November 13, 2018 DWR has extended the Public Comment Period to Friday, December 14, 2018 at 5 p.m.
During the public comment period, each Funding Area will have the opportunity to provide feedback to DWR regarding how much funding should be made available during Round 1, as well as other solicitation process details. The feedback related to funding amounts should be coordinated and agreed upon amongst all IRWM regions, disadvantaged communities, tribes, and other interested parties within each Funding Area. Please see the solicitation package cover letter under "Key Documents" for more information.
| Tentative Schedule | Milestone or Activity |
| October 5 - Dec. 14, 2018 |
Public Comment period open for 2018 Draft PSP and Draft Guidelines |
| November 5, 2018 | |
| November 7, 2018 | |
| November 13, 2018 |
Public Meeting 3 |
| November 15, 2018 | Public Meeting 4 |
| Early 2019 | DWR Releases Final PSP |
| Approximately Feb. 2019 - July 2019 | Funding Area Pre-Application Workshops (date determined by funding area) |
| April 2019 -- First application anticipated | Round 1 Grant Applications Due to DWR |
| 2019 | Round 1 Grant Awards |
| 2020 | Round 2 Grant Solicitation Process Begins |
| Notes: Scheduled subject to change; check website frequently | |
The Flood Maintenance Assistance Program (FMAP) is a new program that provides State funds for eligible maintenance activities to Local Maintaining Agencies (LMAs) and Maintenance Areas (MAs).
The Central Valley Tributaries Program is soliciting grant proposals for multi-benefit flood risk reduction projects.
DWR announced the release of the first projects recommended (draft) for grant funding within the Continuous Application Process (CAP1).
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