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Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience | California State Water Resources Control Board Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience The Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience Program (SAFER) is a set of tools, funding sources, and regulatory authorities designed to ensure that Californians who currently lack access to safe drinking water receive safe and affordable drinking water as quickly as possible.
The SAFER program also aims to reach sustainable operations for all of the state's drinking water systems and is a critical element for achieving the goals of safe, accessible, and affordable water for all Californians. The program was established from the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water (SADW) Fund through Senate Bill 200 (SB200) in 2019.
The Fund will provide $130 million per year that will be used to develop and implement sustainable solutions for small systems with violations of drinking water standards. The money may be spent on operations and maintenance costs, cost of consolidating with larger system, provision of replacement water, and funding for administrators to run the small systems. What Is Included in the SAFER Program?
The SAFER Program provides assistance with interim drinking water supplies, emergency repairs, technical assistance, administrators, planning, operations and maintenance and construction projects via various funding sources. The Program is informed by the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund's Policy and the Annual Fund Expenditure Plan.
Final FY 2025-26 Fund Expenditure Plan for the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund Direct Operation And Maintenance Funding Program Point-of-Use / Point-of-Entry Report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Point-of-Use Point-of-Entry Report | Informe Sobre Los Puntos de Uso y Los Puntos de Entrada Final Policy for Developing the Fund Expenditure Plan for the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund (Amended October 19, 2021 with Drinking Water Technical Assistance Provider Request for Qualifications Guidelines added December 2021) Advance Payment (AP) guidelines added to Appendix D of the SAFER Policy FY 2025-26 Infrastructure Funding Division of Financial Assistance Statewide and Regional SAFER Programs Excel | PDF | Espanol (Translated August 2023) Policy for Developing the Fund Expenditure Plan Final Policy for Developing the Fund Expenditure Plan for the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund (Amended October 19, 2021 with Drinking Water Technical Assistance Provider Request for Qualifications Guidelines added December 2021) Archived Fund Expenditure Plans Final FY 2024-25 Fund Expenditure Plan for the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund - August 20, 2024 Final FY 2023-24 Fund Expenditure Plan for the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund FY 2022-23 Fund Expenditure Plan for the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund - October 3, 2022 FY 2021-22 Fund Expenditure Plan for the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund FY 2020-21 Fund Expenditure Plan for the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund FY 2024-25 Infrastructure Funding SAFER Frequently Asked Questions ( En Español ) Water Boards' SAFER Program Webpage Telephone: (916) 327-9978 Office of Sustainable Water Solutions Email: DFA-OSWS@waterboards.
ca. gov SADW Unit Email: DFA-SADW-Fund@waterboards. ca.
gov Other Contact Information 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
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Disadvantaged communities and at-risk water suppliers in California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows over $1.8 billion awarded in grants since 2019. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) Drinking Water Program is funded by California State Water Resources Control Board. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Site Cleanup Subaccount Program (SCAP) is sponsored by California State Water Resources Control Board. This program provides grants to remediate the harm or threat of harm to human health, safety, or the environment caused by existing or threatened human-made contamination, where the responsible party lacks financial resources. Projects can include investigation and cleanup of groundwater contamination.
Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grant Program is sponsored by California State Water Resources Control Board. This program supports organizations planning water resource management and pollution reduction projects in California. Grants support activities like stream restoration, agricultural best practices, and infrastructure improvements that protect or improve surface and groundwater quality. Small businesses involved in these areas could be eligible.
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