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Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program - California Ocean Protection Council This webpage was updated on February 9, 2026 Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program In 2021, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1 (Atkins, 2021) into law. Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) directs the state to provide funding to local and regional governments to develop sea level rise adaptation plans and implementation projects.
As of January 2026, $21. 3 million is available for funding SB 1 projects . Ultimately, OPC’s SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program (SB 1 Grant Program) aims to provide funding for coastal communities to develop consistent sea level rise adaptation plans and projects to build resilience to sea level rise along the entire coast of California and San Francisco Bay.
The SB 1 Grant Program is part of California Climate Investments , a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Invest, formerly known as Cap-and-Trade, dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities.
The SB 1 Grant Program contains funding tracks for sea level rise adaptation planning (Track 1) and for the implementation of sea level rise adaptation projects (Track 2). Also see the Sea Level Rise Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program . Track 1 proposals (Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Projects) are now being accepted through a rolling, quarterly process.
See the SB 1 Grant Program Solicitation (PDF) for details on this funding opportunity. Applicants must use the SB 1 Track 1 Proposal Template and Instructions (. docx) , and be sure to address the minimum criteria listed in the Sea Level Rise Adaptation Criteria .
The SB 1 Grant Program operates on a rolling, quarterly basis, and proposals can be submitted at any time. However, all projects must be brought to Council meetings for funding approval and award. To help ensure projects are reviewed and considered for funding in a timely manner, the following interim deadlines have been established.
These deadlines are associated with the earliest possible Council meeting at which the proposal may be considered for funding approval and award. Additional review or follow-up may require consideration and award at a subsequent Council meeting.
Full Proposal Deadline (by 5 pm PT) OPC Meeting Date (Earliest) Friday, March 20, 2026 June 16, 2026 Friday, June 26, 2026 September 22, 2026 Friday, September 11, 2026 December 8, 2026 Track 1 Application Materials OPC General Grant Guidelines (PDF) SB 1 Grant Program Solicitation (PDF) Sea Level Rise Adaptation Criteria (PDF) SB 1 Track 1 Proposal Template and Instructions (.
docx) San Francisco Bay Shoreline Subregional Adaptation Plan Supplemental Questionnaire (. docx) Sector Specific Letter of Intent (. docx) An Informational Webinar was held on February 10, 2025.
View the recording of the Track 1 Informational Webinar Office Hours for applicants interested in applying by the March 20, 2026 deadline will be held in late February. Check back in early February for more details. Questions received and answers have been added to the SB 1 Grant Program Fact Sheet (PDF) .
It will be updated regularly to include relevant questions that arise. Track 2: Implementation Projects Track 2 (Sea Level Rise Implementation Projects) operates on a competitive basis that will be released annually, pending availability of funding. Round 1 is now open.
See the Track 2: Sea Level Rise Implementation Project Solicitation (PDF ) for details on this funding opportunity. Applicants must use the SB 1 Track 2 Letter of Intent (LOI) Template and Instructions (. docx) .
Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal. Letters of Intent are due Friday, February 20, 2026 by 5:00 p. m .
See the solicitation for the full solicitation timeline. Track 2 Application Materials Sea Level Rise Implementation Projects (Track 2) Solicitation (PDF) SB 1 Track 2 LOI Template and Instructions (. docx) An Informational Webinar was held on January 21, 2026.
View the recording of the Track 2 Informational Webinar Questions received and answers have been added to the Track 2 Fact Sheet (PDF) . It will be updated regularly to include relevant questions that arise.
Sea Level Rise Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program The SLR Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program is a dedicated funding track that supports California Native American tribes in planning for the impacts of sea level rise on their cultural resources and ancestral lands. For full information, details, and solicitation, please visit the Tribal Funding Program webpage .
Previously Awarded Projects Since the launch of the SB 1 Grant Program, OPC has awarded funding to a range of Track 1 and Track 2 projects. For a comprehensive and up-to-date list of awarded projects, please visit the California Grants Portal – SB 1 Grant Program .
Additionally, detailed project information can be found in the following staff recommendations: SB 1 Grant Program Staff Recommendation – June 2024 (PDF) SB 1 Grant Program Staff Recommendation – September 2024 (PDF) SB 1 Grant Program Staff Recommendation – December 2024 (PDF) SB 1 Grant Program Staff Recommendation – March 2025 (PDF) SB 1 Grant Program Staff Recommendation – June 2025 (PDF) SB 1 Grant Program Staff Recommendation – September 2025 (PDF) SB 1 Grant Program Staff Recommendation – December 2025 (PDF) As of January 2026, $21.
3 million remains available for future projects under the SB 1 Grant Program. SB 1 Technical Assistance Program The SB 1 Technical Assistance Program serves eligible SB 1 applicants facing significant and imminent sea level rise threats along the California coast and San Francisco Bay shoreline.
The SB 1 Technical Assistance Program will prioritize applicants based on the following criteria: Environmental Justice (EJ) Communities: EJ communities are communities disproportionately impacted by environmental injustices and social inequities, and historically underserved. OPC’s Equity Plan acknowledges that EJ communities often face heightened exposure to environmental hazards in contrast to surrounding communities.
Federally Recognized Tribes : The SB 1 Technical Assistance Program aims to address the historical injustices against all California Native American tribes. Federally recognized tribes, along with applicants who intend to build meaningful partnerships with both federally and non-federally recognized tribes, will be prioritized to receive technical assistance.
Other: This criterion offers an opportunity for applicants to submit their locally-specific barriers to sea level rise planning, including, but not limited to: Jurisdiction has not completed a sea level rise vulnerability assessment or an adaptation strategy. For more information on selection criteria and eligibility, please refer to the Criteria Explanation (PDF) .
Technical Assistance Services The program recognizes that applicants may require different levels of assistance. Technical assistance recipients will undergo categorization into low, medium, or high-level technical assistance based on the above criteria and an intake call, determining the tailored support they will receive.
The table below outlines the available options for each category, offering a range of services that may be provided.
Types of Services Provided Intake Call Low Medium High Assistance in understanding SB 1 Grant requirements x x x x Develop Technical Assistance and proposal submission workplan x x x x Share resources and templates x x x x Help with project conceptualization and development x x x Grant writing review x x x Grant writing assistance x Support development of proposal budget x x Assessment of stakeholder/community needs x Engaging tribes and environmental justice communities x x GIS mapping support x Data quantification support x Post-award grant agreement processing x x Technical assistance services are subject to change throughout the program period.
Instructions on How to Apply To apply, fill in the linked initiation form (hosted by Coastal Quest) to the best of your knowledge. Coastal Quest will review your eligibility and initiate an intake call. Apply for Technical Assistance Now!
Not sure if you should apply? We strongly encourage you to fill out the form to the best of your ability. The SB 1 Technical Assistance Program team will determine your eligibility.
If you have any questions, please send an inquiry to OPCSB1TA@coastal-quest. org . < Back to Funding Home Page
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Describe how the project meets and advances each Program Priority identified in the LOI (protecting/restoring coastal habitats, coastal hazard risk reduction, public access, public trust resources, co-benefits).
Provide a detailed scope of work, budget, and schedule; outline practical benchmarks and timelines for successful completion.
Describe project readiness including commitments from partners, status of design plans, CEQA compliance, permitting, and land access/tenure agreements.
Describe the Applicant's capacity and qualifications of the project team to successfully complete the project.
Describe the project methodology and how effectiveness will be measured, including use of best available science, monitoring/evaluation plans, and long-term operations and maintenance.
Demonstrate the project's likelihood of success including practicality, feasibility, community readiness, and political willingness.
Demonstrate the community's vulnerability to SLR impacts and describe the specific SLR impacts the project will address.
Describe how the project delivers meaningful and direct benefits to vulnerable populations, disadvantaged communities, or severely disadvantaged communities.
Describe previous and ongoing engagement with California Native American tribes, and how tribal data confidentiality will be maintained.
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local and regional governments, public agencies, non-profits, and community-based organizations located in coastal California communities or San Francisco Bay Area. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $21.3 million available as of January 2026 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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