Proposition 4 – River

Proposition 4 – River is sponsored by Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. To protect or restore rivers, wetlands, streams, lakes, or watersheds; improve the resilience of fish and wildlife; or enhance climate resilience, water supply, or water quality. This program supports Water-related projects must align with Chapter 2 of Proposition 4, supporting Safe Drinking Water, Drought, Flood, and Water Resilience.

All projects must comply with Section 91032 and must include at least one specific purpose outlined in Section 91032(b). Eligible efforts protect or restore rivers, wetlands, streams, lakes, or watersheds; improve the resilience of fish and wildlife; or enhance climate resilience, water supply, or water quality.

Projects must also support at least one regional priority: improving the climate resiliency or protection of the Los Angeles River Watershed, or aligning with the ULART working group’s revitalization plan. Proposition 4 – River

Grant Information – Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy is pleased to assist non-profit organizations, local public agencies, and tribes by providing grant funding for projects that preserve open space and habitat, increase public access to it, and help create healthy and climate resilient communities.

All funding furthers the purposes of the Conservancy’s mission, our enabling legislation (Public Resources Code, Division 23, Sections 33000 et seq .) , and other State-approved priorities and plans. The first step for receiving grant funding is to contact Conservancy staff for a consultation before beginning your application.

The email is: grants@smmc. ca. gov. Conservancy staff will provide advice to would-be applicants as to the potential suitability of their projects and may also provide recommendations on approaches and modifications that may improve the likelihood that the Conservancy would approve an application for a grant.

Funding availability and application requirements may vary between programs, and our staff can help applicants find the right fit. Applicants are advised and should be aware that additional statutory and regulatory requirements may apply to various funding sources and to the project itself.

An application must include a detailed scope of work narrative, including a list of specific tasks, a detailed budget; a timeline for project implementation (including a completion date for each task), any preliminary project plans; and a detailed description of the need for the grant.

Applicants should be aware, however, that notwithstanding staff comments and recommendations, all decisions regarding grant applications are at the discretion of the Conservancy. All potential grantees should become familiar with the Conservancy’s Grant Administrative Manual for administrative and procedural guidance, including detailed instructions for grant applications.

Payee Data Record Supplement STD205 SMMC Contract Policy to Increase Outreach to Disadvantaged Businesses and Individuals Funding for Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy grant programs is periodically authorized by the California State Legislature. During the pre-application consultation, Conservancy staff will discuss current opportunities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Funding programs with specific guidelines are noted below: Proposition 4 Grant Regulations SMMC Proposition 1 Guidelines CA Conservation Corps Proposition 1 Consultation SMMC Proposition 68 Guidelines CA Conservation Corps Proposition 68 Consultation Funding Programs without Specific Guidelines Grantees should consult t he SMMC-Grant-Administration-Manual Resources and assistance are available to grantees to help administer their grant funding and receive reimbursements.

Grantees should be familiar with the Conservancy’s Grant Administrative Manual as it contains information about eligible costs, payment requests, reporting and other obligations. Sample Payment Request Form Sample Project Status Report Sample Project Completion Report