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Multi-step process: concept proposals due October 27, 2021; full proposals due February 9, 2022; final awards announced Summer 2022. Program is fully closed.
Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness Grant Program is sponsored by California Department of Water Resources. Supports local agencies and tribal organizations with projects improving floodplain management and climate adaptation for flood risk reduction across California.
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Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness Grant Program Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness Grant Program Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness Grant Program Proposition 68 funds the FMPRA Grant Program The Floodplain Management, Protection and Risk Awareness (FMPRA) Grant Program supports local agency efforts to prepare for flooding by providing financial assistance for flood risk reduction activities related to stormwater flooding, mudslides, and flash floods.
The Program supports both the Public Safety Initiative announced by Governor Brown's Administration in February 2017 and the Headwaters to Floodplains (H2F) Flood Safety Partnership Program.
The program was established in 2019 by the State Legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom through Assembly Bill 74 , which also authorized the use of funds from Proposition 68: The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Fund Act of 2018 of Senate Bill No. 5. $50. 4 million is currently available for the program.
Final Funding Awards Announced The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is pleased to announce the final funding awards for the FMPRA Grant Program. DWR is awarding $50. 4 million of Proposition 68 funding to the five planning and monitoring and 13 implementation projects shown below.
Planning and Monitoring Projects Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority Water Resources Element of the Coyote Valley Conservation Areas Master Plan Reclamation District 369- Libby McNeil Multi-Benefit Flood Risk Reduction Planning, Design, and Permitting for Delta Legacy Community of Locke at Delta Meadows State Park Orange County Floodplain Management Plan Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency Oroville Wildlife Area Robinson’s Riffle Restoration Project Auburn Creek Restoration Project Three River Levee Improvement Authority Yuba River North Training Wall - Phase 2 Laguna Creek Restoration and Flood Control Project Black Rascal Creek Flood Control Project Fresno Irrigation District The Big Dry Creek Restoration Project Warner Avenue Flood Protection Project Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7 Alamo Creek Bank Stabilization Pilot Project Arroyo Las Positas Restoration Project Rousselle Street Flood Protection Project Garvey Avenue Grade Separation Drainage Improvement Project Florin Creek Study and Pomegranate Localized Flood Control Basin 147 Detention Basin Sacramento River West Side Levee District Grimes Small Community Multi-Benefit Flood Risk Reduction Project Program Schedule and Key Dates Listening Session: Local Agency Draft Guidelines and PSP 60-Day Public Comment Period December 23, 2020 thru February 22, 2021 Release Final Guidelines, Proposal Solicitation Package, and Solicitation Opens Grant Solicitation Closed On September 27, 2021, DWR announced the opening of the solicitation period for the FMPRA Grant Program with the release of the Final Guidelines and Grant Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP) (PDF).
This solicitation made $50. 4 million available with approximately $5 million reserved for planning and monitoring projects that will lead to the successful selection, design, and implementation of a project type authorized under these Guidelines. Solicitation of proposals for these funds began with the request for Concept Proposals to avoid the expense of preparing full proposals for all projects.
A concept proposal had to be submitted for a full proposal to be considered for funding. Concept proposals were due to the Department 30 days after the opening of the solicitation period. Feedback on concept proposals was provided within 45 days of the submittal deadline.
Concept Proposal Submittal Deadline: 5:00 pm, October 27, 2021. Applicants had 60 days to prepare their full proposal after receiving feedback on the concept proposal. Full Proposal Submittal Deadline: 5:00 pm, February 9, 2022.
Timeline for Solicitation Process 60 Day Public Comment Period 60-Day Comment Period Opens for Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness Grant Program Draft Guidelines and PSP The California Department of Water Resources is pleased to announce the release of the Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness Grant Program draft guidelines and proposal solicitation and ranking process (PSP) for a 60-day public comment period.
This is a statewide program that will implement flood risk reduction projects to reduce flooding associated with stormwater flooding, mudslides, and flash floods. Up to $25 million is available through Proposition 68 (2018). The public comment period began on December 23, 2020, and it will close at 5 p.
m. on Feb. 22, 2021.
Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness Program Draft Guidelines Following the review of public comments, DWR will release the final Program Guidelines and PSP to begin the solicitation period. Comments can be submitted by one of the following methods: Send comments to FMPRA@water. ca.
gov . 2. Hard Copy via U.S. Mail Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness Program Department of Water Resources 3464 El Camino Avenue, Suite 200 DWR will host a series of public meetings to provide information about the draft Program Guidelines and PSP and provide an opportunity to submit comments.
Registration information is available on this webpage. If you have any questions during the public comment period, contact us at FMPRA@water. ca.
gov . On December 23, 2020, DWR opened the public comment period for the Draft Proposition 68 Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness Grant Program Guidelines and Proposal Solicitation and Package (PSP) for projects that reduce flood risk associated with stormwater flooding, mudslides, and flash flooding. The Draft Guidelines and PSP can be found at: https://water.
ca. gov/Work-With-Us/Grants-And-Loans/Flood-Management-Protection-Risk-Awareness-Program . The release of these draft documents began the 60-day public comment period, which will close on Feb.
22, 2021. DWR will host three virtual public meetings to present the Draft Guidelines and PSP, as well as to solicit comments. The meeting information is below: Prop 68 Implementation Workshop #1 Wednesday, February 3, 202 Register: https://attendee.
gotowebinar. com/register/1107474703338424077? source=Flood+Listserv Prop 68 Implementation Workshop #2 Thursday, February 4, 2021 Register: https://attendee.
gotowebinar. com/register/4410575858456596749? source=Flood+Listserv Prop 68 Implementation Workshop #3 Register: https://attendee.
gotowebinar. com/register/8640242059371421453? source=Flood+Listserv After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
If you have any questions, please contact us at FMPRA@water. ca. gov .
Listening Session: Local Agencies DWR hosted a listening session for local agencies on October 20, 2020, to gather input from potential grant applicants to better understand the current implementation, planning, and monitoring needs related to stormwater, mudslide and flash-flood projects. DWR prepared a list of questions that were discussed during the listening session.
Interested parties could provide their answers to these questions prior to the meeting via the email provided below, which were incorporated into the discussion, or be prepared to discuss these topics during the listening session.
Questions Asked During the Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness Program Listening Session Objective : Provide local assistance to projects that reduce flood risks related to stormwater, mudslide, and flash flood-related protections. What opportunities for collaboration do you foresee on projects that reduce risks on alluvial fans?
We are considering mudslide and/or flash flood risk reduction project types that construct or repair flow barriers/diversion structures, debris basins, clearing of debris basins due to past events (including post-fire), early warning systems, or acquisition and relocation programs. Does this list adequately address your anticipated need for these types of projects?
Do you have a need for studying, mapping, or planning to understand your jurisdiction’s needs for these types of projects? If so, what type of planning and monitoring activities do you envision? Projects that benefit a disadvantaged community will receive priority points during the evaluation process.
What are the current needs of the disadvantaged communities in your jurisdiction related to stormwater, mudslide, and flash flood projects? Are there geographic areas you would recommend that DWR focus on? If so, which areas and what type of flood risks are these areas experiencing?
Is there any additional information that you would like to share with DWR toward funding relevant projects with this grant program? What is the best way for DWR to solicit input from you and other key stakeholders? Email us at FMPRA@water.
ca. gov if you have any questions or need additional information. California State Grant Portal The California Grants Portal has information about all grants and loans offered on a competitive or first-come basis by California state agencies.
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Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness Grant Program is funded by California Department of Water Resources. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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