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2026-2027 Special Category Phase (Community Partnership Outreach Grants Program) is sponsored by Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). This program provides grants to local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations for new community outreach and public education activities focused on advancing the City of Los Angeles' sustainability goals, including water conservation, water quality, community solar, electric vehicles,…
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Community Partnership Outreach Grants Program | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power The article is under Programs and Rebates Community Partnership Outreach Grants Program LADWP’s Community Partnership Outreach Grants Program provides grants to non-profit organizations who play a vital role in advancing the City of Los Angeles’ sustainability goals.
By leveraging deep community connections, expertise, and networks of these organizations, the program aims to maximize public engagement and participation in energy efficiency, water conservation, electrification and sustainability initiatives.
Through these partnerships, LADWP empowers non-profits to drive behavior change, especially among communities that may not be effectively reached through more traditional communication strategies. Grant applications are open for submission approximately every 12-18 months.
For the Council District phase, competitive grants are awarded to one 501(c)3 non-profit organization in each of Los Angeles’ 15 Council Districts and one in the Owens Valley. During the Special Category phase, the grants focus on special categories, which may include Water Conservation, Water Quality, Community Solar, Electric Vehicles, Electrification, and Under-represented Program Areas.
Applicants must have maintained 501(c)3 status continuously for the past two (2) years and currently located in the City of Los Angeles; this location criterion can be shown through IRS registration at the office address and/or a publicly accessible regular workspace in the City of Los Angeles. If an organization does not meet the eligibility criteria, it may consider partnering with a primary applicant who meets the criteria.
Customers may submit an application via email. Grant Application Information 2026-2027 Special Category Phase LADWP is pleased to open the application period for the 2026-2027 Round of Special Category Phase of the Community Partnership grants to local 501(c)3 non-profit organizations for new community outreach and public education activities. There are a total of 20-21 grants totaling up to $730,000 proposed to be funded by LADWP.
More information can be found in the grant announcement. LADWP Community Partnership Grants 2025-2026 Round Phase I - Application pdf Application Open Period: TBD Application Deadline: TBD All applications must be sent to: [email protected] . Non-Profit Community Partnership Grants Announcement (English) Since the program began in 2011, 290 grants have been awarded totaling more than $17.
5 million across nine major rounds of funding and three sub-rounds of awards. Overall, the grants program has reached LADWP customers more than six million times, with over 730,000 of them more in-depth engagements with energy efficiency, water conservation, and LADWP initiatives. Grant recipients provide a summary of the activities and goals accomplished.
For more information and details for funding awards, see below summaries.
Grantee Funding Award 2023-2024 Round Phase II Grantee Funding Award – 2023 Round Phase I Grantee Funding Award – 2022 Round Phase II Grantee Funding Award – 2022 Round Phase I Grantee Funding Award – Round 8 Phase II Grantee Funding Award – Round 8 Phase I Previous Grantee Awards – 2011 – 2020 Grantee Funding Award – Round 7 Phase II Grantee Funding Award – Round 7 Phase I Grantee Funding Award – Round 6 Grantee Funding Award – Round 5 Grantee Funding Award – Round 4 Grantee Funding Award – Round 3 Grantee Funding Award – Round 2 Grantee Funding Award – Round 1 Program Benefits Overview Non-profit organizations will raise awareness through community outreach, transformational opportunities and develop behavior changes by education to improve energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable practices within Los Angeles communities.
Increase communication, engagement, and awareness Disseminate information about programs and services Provide front line assistance to communities in need Provide no cost/low-cost measures (e.g. faucets, bulbs, etc.) Transformational Opportunities - Inspire and Motivate Change Engagement through traditional and innovative methods Develop methods of achieving energy and water saving goals Foster environmental stewards through youth education programs Community and economic development Behavioral Changes – Educate and Empower Affect behavior changes at home, at work, at school, and in the community Educate and empower people to lower their bills and resource usage Increase participation in LADWP incentive programs for greater savings, particularly in underserved communities Increase interest in STEM careers for youth There are many resources on this website by using the search function to find specific items or information.
Below are additional resources, please check back regularly for updated information. If you have questions, please contact [email protected] . In addition to LADWP opportunities, community-based organizations can research additional outside funding and financing resources here .
Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship Opportunities This program shall at all times be subject to change or termination without notice. By applying for an LADWP rebate and/or program, personal information provided may be subject to public disclosure by requesting parties, pursuant to the California Public Records Act.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations continuously for the past two years and currently located in the City of Los Angeles. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,030,000 total across 22-23 grants. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
2026-2027 Special Category Phase (Community Partnership Outreach Grants Program) is funded by Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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