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Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 2 is sponsored by Ocean Protection Council. OPC’s SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program (SB 1 Grant Program) provides funding for coastal communities to develop sea level rise adaptation plans (Track 1) and implement nature-based adaptation projects (Track 2) to build resilience to sea level rise along the California coast and San Francisco Bay.
Track 2 focuses on implementing priority, nature-based sea level rise adaptation projects identified through local planning efforts. The SB 1 Grant Program – Track 2 provides competitive grant funding for nature-based sea level rise (SLR) adaptation projects along the California coast and the San Francisco Bay shoreline.
Track 2 is intended for jurisdictions that have completed, or are actively advancing, SLR adaptation planning and are ready to implement priority projects. Eligible projects must be identified as a priority in a completed or in-progress SLR adaptation plan, coastal resilience plan, or comparable land-use planning effort.
Projects located in jurisdictions currently developing SLR plans (e.g., to comply with SB 272) must demonstrate alignment and coordination with that planning effort. An exception may be considered, on a case-by-case basis, for strategic relocation projects.
Track 2 exclusively funds nature-based adaptation projects, defined as projects that rely on natural or mostly natural features to enhance coastal processes, ecosystem function, and long-term resilience while protecting inland areas. Hybrid green-gray designs may be considered where limited gray infrastructure is clearly justified and incorporated in a manner that minimizes environmental impacts.
Projects that rely primarily on gray infrastructure (e.g., seawalls, revetments, shoreline armoring) or that are solely research or monitoring efforts are not eligible.
Applicants may request funding for the following project types: Site Assessment and Preliminary Design, including site evaluation, feasibility studies, baseline data collection, stakeholder engagement, and preliminary project design; Final Design and Permitting, including final engineering design, environmental planning, permitting, and detailed cost estimates; and Construction for shovel-ready projects with completed designs, required permits, and site control.
Track 2 prioritizes projects that protect or restore coastal habitats, reduce coastal hazard risk to communities and critical infrastructure, maintain public access, build resilience of public trust resources, and provide multiple co-benefits.
Consistent with Proposition 4, priority is given to projects that deliver meaningful and direct benefits to vulnerable populations, disadvantaged communities (DAC), and severely disadvantaged communities (SDAC). Tribal consultation and partnerships with California Native American tribes are strongly encouraged.
For Round 1, approximately $7 million is anticipated to be available, with typical awards expected to range from $500,000 to $2,500,000. The maximum project length is three years. Track 2 uses a Letter of Intent (LOI) process.
Applicants must submit a completed LOI by the posted deadline for initial eligibility and programmatic review. LOIs are evaluated to determine project eligibility, alignment with solicitation priorities, and readiness for implementation. Only applicants invited by OPC following LOI review may submit a full proposal.
Detailed LOI requirements, templates, and submission instructions are available on the SB 1 Funding webpage. Keywordssea level rise; SLR; coastal resilience; coastal adaptation; nature-based adaptation; nature-based solutions; living shoreline
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government. Eligibility is further defined in the SB 1 Grant Program Track 2: Sea Level Rise Implementation Project Solicitation. See Section III.A Eligibility Requirements for a complete list of eligible applicant types and additional requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows between $500,000 and $2,500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was February 20, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 2 is funded by Ocean Protection Council. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program is sponsored by Ocean Protection Council. The purpose of the Sea Level Rise (SLR) Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program is to provide funding for tribes to assess and plan for the impacts of SLR on their ancestral lands, cultural sites, lifeways, and resources in a manner that is meaningful and beneficial to the tribe. This program offers an alternative and more flexible funding pathway within the Ocean Protection Council’s broader SB 1 Grant Program. The Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Solicitation is a dedicated grant opportunity under the Ocean Protection Council’s (OPC) Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program. This program provides direct, flexible funding to California Native American tribes to assess and plan for the impacts of sea level rise (SLR) on tribal cultural resources, ancestral lands, and lifeways. The goal is to promote tribal-led planning that advances climate resilience, equity, and cultural preservation. Eligible project types fall into two stages: Pre-planning activities, such as community visioning, education and outreach, data collection (including traditional knowledge), and vulnerability assessments Planning activities, including setting adaptation priorities and developing culturally appropriate strategies to preserve and protect tribal cultural resources from current and future coastal hazards This solicitation also prioritizes cross-cutting goals, including: Protecting tribal data confidentiality Promoting regional tribal collaboration and shared vulnerability assessments Supporting engagement with local and regional planning processes to ensure tribal voices are integrated into broader land use and SLR adaptation planning Encouraging use of existing data and coordination with local agencies to avoid duplicative efforts Proposals will be received on a rolling, quarterly basis to provide consistent and timely access to funding. Awards will be made on a first-come, first-served basis through four non-competitive review cycles, ensuring eligible projects are considered when ready. This flexible approach is intended to address the urgent needs of tribes impacted by SLR. Projects are anticipated to range from $250,000 to $750,000, though amounts outside this range may be considered with justification. The broader SB 1 Grant Program offers a complementary Technical Assistance (TA) Program to support eligible applicants addressing significant and imminent SLR impacts. Administered by OPC’s grantee Coastal Quest, the TA Program provides tailored assistance based on each applicant’s needs, including grant writing support, work plan development, budgeting, and other resources to strengthen applications and project proposals. This TA Program is also available to support applicants with the development of their Tribal Cultural Resource Planning Project applications. For more information or to request assistance, visit the SB 1 Grant Program webpage or email OPCSB1TA@coastal-quest.org. Keywords: sea level rise; SLR; climate change; adaptation; planning; coastal resilience; California Native American tribes; tribes; cultural resources; ancestral lands; tribal planning
Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1 is sponsored by Ocean Protection Council. The goal of the Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program (SB 1 Grant Program) is to support the implementation of SB 1 (Atkins, 2021) for local, regional, and tribal governments. Ultimately, the SB 1 Grant Program aims to provide funding for coastal communities to develop consistent sea level rise (SLR) adaptation plans and projects to build resilience to SLR along the entire coast of California and San Francisco Bay. The SB 1 Grant Program aims to provide funding for sea level rise (SLR) adaptation planning to help prepare communities for the impacts of climate change. While many jurisdictions have advanced planning already underway or complete, many others have yet to begin comprehensive planning or assessments. The Ocean Protection Council (OPC) aims to address this need by offering funding for a range of SLR planning activities. These fall into the following categories: Track 1: SLR Adaptation Planning Phase 1: Pre-planning (explore, define, assess) Community Visioning Vulnerability Assessment Phase 2: Data Collection Data/Information Gathering Phase 3: Planning (define adaptation frameworks and strategies) SLR Adaptation Plan SF Bay Subregional Shoreline Plan Sector-Specific Adaptation Plan Track 2: SLR Implementation Projects Phase 4: Project Implementation (implement, innovate, assess, adjust) Nature-based and Green-Grey Hybrid2 Adaptation Projects/Feasibility Study/Design Plans Track One proposals (Projects in the Pre-planning, Data Collection, and Planning Phases) will be accepted through a rolling, quarterly, non-competitive process, provided the proposals satisfy the Sea Level Rise Adaptation Criteria and requirements of the SB 1 Grant Program solicitation. Track Two proposals (Projects in the Implementation Project Phase) will be accepted through a competitive process starting in mid-late 2024, subject to availability of funding. A complementary SB 1 Technical Assistance (TA) Program provides application assistance to eligible SB 1 applicants facing significant and imminent sea level rise threats along the California coast and San Francisco Bay shoreline. TA is tailored based on the applicants’ needs, including but not limited to capacity building and grant writing support. The most up-to-date information on the SB 1 TA Program, including information on how to apply for TA, can be found on the SB 1 Funding webpage. Keywords: sea level rise; SLR; climate change; adaptation; planning; coastal resilience
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