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SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program - Track 1 is sponsored by California Ocean Protection Council. This program provides funding to develop sea level rise adaptation plans and projects to build resilience to sea level rise along the entire coast of California and San Francisco Bay. Track 1 focuses on Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Projects.
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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.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Coastal communities in California and the San Francisco Bay area. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program - Track 1 is funded by California Ocean Protection Council. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start with the full solicitation document linked on this page — it contains the submission instructions and required forms.
The solicitation lists 7 required documents: Letter of Intent (LOI) using OPC template (max 11 pages), Full Proposal using OPC-provided template (if invited), Preliminary budget table (included in LOI template), Maps, site photos, and relevant attachments, Letter or resolution from tribal chairperson (if partnering with tribe), and IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter (for nonprofit applicants), among others (the full list is in the Required Documents section on this page). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program is sponsored by California Ocean Protection Council. Grant program supporting local, regional, and tribal governments in California to implement SB 1 through planning efforts that prepare for sea level rise and enhance coastal climate adaptation and resilience, with an application deadline of September 11, 2026[5][6].
The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) Grants Program funds scientific research, restoration, policy development, and community stewardship projects that improve California's ocean and coastal ecosystems. Awards range from $25,000 to $2,000,000 depending on the funding track, including the Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program supporting coastal communities in developing climate resilience plans. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, tribes, public agencies, and academic institutions in California. OPC manages multiple funding sources including bond funds, General Fund monies, and special funds, and actively encourages diverse and collaborative applicants advancing equitable coastal stewardship.
SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program - Track 1: Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Projects is sponsored by California Ocean Protection Council. Provides funding to local and regional governments for developing sea level rise adaptation plans along California's coast and San Francisco Bay on a rolling, quarterly, non-competitive basis.
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