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"Urban Streams Restoration Program (USRP)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Urban Streams Restoration Program (USRP) is sponsored by California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The Urban Streams Restoration Program provides financial and technical assistance to local communities in California for projects that reduce flooding and erosion damage, restore, enhance, and/or protect the natural ecological values of streams, and support community-led stewardship of urban creeks.
Projects should improve the health, safety, and resilience of urban stream corridors.
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Urban Streams Restoration Program Integrated Regional Water Management Urban Streams Restoration Program Urban Streams Restoration Program Since 1985, the Urban Streams Restoration Program (USRP) has provided over $96 million to 327 grants in accordance with California Water Code Section 7048 , to communities throughout California. Protecting, enhancing, and restoring the natural ecological value of streams.
Preventing future property damage caused by flooding and bank erosion. Promoting community involvement, education, and riverine stewardship. The Riverine Stewardship Program (RSP), in conjunction with the San Joaquin Fish Population Enhancement Program, fund planning and implementation projects that restore streams, creeks, and rivers to enhance the environment for fish, wildlife, and people.
The USRP prioritizes projects that foster community relationships and ensure the community’s interests are incorporated into the project’s planning, design, and outcomes. The USRP requires that each project includes a public outreach and education component that encourages community participation for long-term management and creek stewardship.
Additionally, USRP focuses on projects that use innovative green infrastructure or bioengineering to reduce flooding and erosion by relying on natural infrastructure and the benefits nature provides.
Examples of eligible projects are: Stream cleanups paired with stream restoration Bank stabilization projects Recontouring of channels to improve floodplain function Acquisition of strategic floodplain properties or easements Concrete bank removal and stream naturalization The RSP will consider requests for technical assistance based on staff availability to provide service.
Technical assistance is defined as a range of multidisciplinary services provided by RSP staff to support development of a project that meets the RSP’s goals. Entities that have received technical assistance from the RSP will have greater priority for project implementation grants in future solicitations.
Examples of technical assistance activities include, but are not limited to: Planning and Design: Project concept development; project design or design criteria including habitat design and plant selection; cost estimates; and project management.
Environmental and Scientific: Watershed science; environmental planning; permit preparation; coordination with local, State, and federal regulatory agencies; protected species surveys and monitoring; construction monitoring; environmental compliance; iterative performance assessment; data collection; and study development; water quality monitoring; flow monitoring; study development.
Outreach: Education and capacity building in local communities, curriculum development, meeting facilitation, and educational development. Requests for TA are accepted on a continuous basis. To request TA: Fill out the Online TA Request form .
Email any attachments or supporting documentation to USRPinfo@water. ca. gov .
Alternatively, fill out a pdf version of the TA request form. Email the form and any attachments or supporting documentation to USRPinfo@water. ca.
gov . Stream Stewardship Resource Hour The Urban Stream Restoration Program and Riverine Stewardship Program invite prospective grantees and restoration practitioners to participate in the monthly Stream Stewardship Resource Hour to discuss stream restoration and how our program can help support projects through technical and financial assistance. These recorded meetings are held every first Tuesday of the month from 10-11am .
Check our quarterly newsletter to preview the topics of presentations. Questions on program guidelines are welcomed and encouraged. Email USRPinfo@water.
ca. gov for an invitation to the meeting. The USRP through the Riverine Stewardship Program solicitation awarded over $8.
1 million to 3 projects through a rolling application cycle. The first application cycle began in June 2022. Refer to the guidelines and proposal solicitation package for detailed information on the solicitation rules, procedures, and processes at the Riverine Stewardship Program – Grants webpage.
On March 26, 2020, DWR announced the final list of projects selected for funding through the 2019 Urban Streams Restoration Program (USRP). This round of grant funding, supported by Proposition 68 and Proposition 84, awarded grants to 11 projects that will help restore and protect urban streams across California. Water Education Materials Visit Natural Resources Website Department of Water Resources Visit Director Profile Page
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local communities (California). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was July 29, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Urban Streams Restoration Program (USRP) is funded by California Department of Water Resources (DWR). 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.
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