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.
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 April 22, 2019, DWR released the Final Proposition 1 - Round 1 IRWM Implementation Grant Proposal Solicitation Package and Final 2019 Guidelines. Approximately $222 million in grant funding is being made available for implementation projects with approximately $23.6 million being made available for projects that provide benefits to Disadvantaged Communities. The documents below will provide potential grant applicants with an overview of the program and detailed requirements for this solicitation.
In addition, supplemental information pertinent and necessary to complete a grant application for this solicitation can be found in the drop-down menus below.
The 2018 Proposition 1 - Round 1 IRWM Implementation Grant Draft Proposal Solicitation Package and Draft 2018 Guidelines were made available for public review and comment between October 5 and December 14, 2018.
IRWM Implementation Grant Program 2018 Draft PSP
IRWM Grant Program Draft 2018 Guidelines
Public Meeting Materials -
| Tentative Schedule | Milestone or Activity |
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| April 2019 | DWR releases 2019 IRWM Grant Program Guidelines and Final Round 1 - Implementation Grant PSP |
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May 8, 2019 Time: 1:30 - 3 PM
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Applicant Assistance Workshop Workshop Location: Bonderson Building (2nd floor), Large Conference Room 901 P Street Room 213 - A Sacramento, Ca. 95814 The workshop will also be available via SKYPE: Join by phone: +1 (916) 573-2034 Conference ID: 49888191 |
| Spring/Summer 2019 | Pre-Application Material Submittal and optional Workshop (date determined by funding area) |
| Summer 2019 - First application anticipated | Round 1 Final Grant Applications Due to DWR |
| 2019 | Round 1 Final Grant Awards |
| 2020 | Round 2 Grant Solicitation Process Begins |
| 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. | |
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).
Find general contact information in the directory, or select the button below for IRWM, including regional and grant contacts.