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County-wide and Regional Funding Program is a program from the California State Water Resources Control Board that funds counties and eligible partner entities to implement regional programs addressing drought-related and contamination issues for small water systems and domestic wells serving disadvantaged communities.
Eligible entities receive funding to manage regional programs, with the State reimbursing eligible implementation and management costs. Eligible project types include point-of-use and point-of-entry system installation and maintenance, well repairs and replacements, and limited-scale consolidation such as lateral connections and above-ground interties.
Eligible applicants are nonprofits, local governments, and other organizations serving disadvantaged communities and low-income households in California. Applications are submitted through the Financial Assistance Application Submittal Tool (FAAST). Award amounts vary.
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County-wide and Regional Funding Programs | California State Water Resources Control Board County-wide and Regional Funding Programs The State Water Board has opened a County-wide and Regional Funding Solicitation for counties or eligible partner entities to receive funding to implement regional programs that address drought-related and/or contamination issues for state small water systems (state smalls) and domestic wells serving disadvantaged communities (DACs) and low-income households.
Counties or eligible partner entities that receive funding will be responsible for managing and implementing the program. The State will reimburse the counties or partner entities for eligible costs incurred related to the implementation and management of these programs.
Eligible entities include: Eligible project types include: Point of Use/Point of Entry (POU/POE) installation and maintenance Well repairs and/or replacements Limited-scale consolidation (such as laterals, above ground interties) POU/POE installation and maintenance, in some cases May 26, 2022: County Drought Workshop (with DWR) March 4, 2022: County Wide and Regional Funding Solutions Training Applying for Funding for a County-wide and Regional Program Applications are submitted using the Financial Assistance Application Submittal Tool (FAAST).
The solicitation in FAAST consists of multiple tabs with text boxes, pull down menus, and multiple-choice selections. Applicants will also provide additional information by uploading documents on the Attachments tab. Eligible applicants should follow the steps below to submit a proposal: Review the County-wide and Regional Funding Program Application and Funding Process Overview .
This document provides a detailed overview of the funding available, how to apply, and the grant agreement process.
Navigate to FAAST website Create user account (if this is the first time using FAAST) Log on by entering your username and password Click on Start a New Application Read and check boxes for the System Disclosures Select appropriate applicant organization Choose County-wide/Regional Funding Solicitation from the drop down Fill out the requested information on each tab Click on the Attachments tab and upload the attachments as appropriate.
Please note completed attachments are not required for initial submission, however, they will be required before funding approval can be issued. The following FAAST resources are available online: Frequently Asked Questions and User Manual . If you need assistance with the FAAST tool, please contact the FAAST Help Desk between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, at 1-866-434-1083 or FAAST_ADMIN@waterboards.
ca. gov . All emails should include the subject line "County-wide/Regional Funding Solicitation" and the FAAST Proposal Identification Number (PIN) if known.
County-wide and Regional Funding Program Application and Funding Process Overview Attachment 1: Background and Proposal Attachment 2: SAFER Budget Template Attachment 3: Templates and General Compliance Documentation For general questions related to this solicitation or for assistance in developing an application, please contact us at: Email: DFA-CAA@waterboards. ca.
gov General Drought Funding Resources For more information on drought funding, please refer to Drought Funding . Water is a precious resource in California, and maintaining its quality is of utmost importance to safeguard the health of the public and the environment.
Report an Environmental Concern Request Language Services Solicitar Servicios Lingüísticos Wastewater Arrearage Payment Abbreviations and Acronyms Opportunities for Public Participation Frequently Asked Questions Website Accessibility Certification The California Water Boards include the State Water Resources Control Board The State Water Board is one of six environmental entities operating under the authority of the California Environmental Protection Agency
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, local governments, and other organizations serving disadvantaged communities in California. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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