BHC Proposition 84 Grant Program

The Baldwin Hills Conservancy is inviting applications for the year-round Proposition 84 Grant Program, aimed at projects that enhance water quality in the Ballona Creek Watershed and improve access to Baldwin Hills Parklands. With $10 million allocated for such initiatives, eligible applicants include public entities and non-profits. Priority will be given to projects demonstrating urgency, innovation, and community involvement, fostering both environmental protection and public enjoyment of coastal resources.

The Baldwin Hills Conservancy (BHC) is accepting applications for a year-round Proposition 84 BHC grant program to support projects that protect the water quality of the Ballona Creek Watershed and provide linkages and trails to the Baldwin Hills Parklands.
Background
Proposition 84, the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006, was passed by California voters on November 7, 2006. Proposition 84 allocated $10 million to the BHC for the protection of the Ballona Creek Watershed and the Baldwin Hills Parklands. Proposals for up to $1 million can be submitted by applicants under the BHC’s open solicitation program. Projects approved for funding under this grant program will be implemented through the execution of a standard grant agreement between the project applicant and the BHC. BHC staff will be responsible for oversight of the Proposition 84 grant and project implementation.
Project Objectives
The purpose of the BHC Prop 84 grant program is to provide funds for planning and capital improvement projects that benefit the Ballona Creek Watershed and Baldwin Hills Conservancy territory through either:
Protecting or preventing contamination and degradation of coastal waters and watersheds;Protecting and restoring the natural habitat values of coastal waters and lands; or Promoting access to and enjoyment of the coastal resources of the state.
Eligible projects must be consistent with the adopted Baldwin Hills Park Master Plan for expansion of Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area and the priorities set forth in the Baldwin Hills Conservancy’s Summarized Strategic Plan. Proposed projects should seek to implement or expand on one or more of the following goals:
Increase active recreation opportunities for underserved communities.Create and implement a comprehensive trail system.Provide for public access and entry ways.Protect and restore natural habitat.Protect critical view sheds.Protect and improve urban water quality.Emphasize connection between existing parks, trails, and urban streams.Restore industrial lands to park and open-space purposes.Protect watersheds connecting to Santa Monica Bay

Eligibility

Any public entity or non-profit organization established pursuant to the laws of the State of California and qualified under the Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3), 501 (c)(4), or 501(c)(5) is eligible to apply for grant funds under this program. Joint proposals between multiple organizations involved in similar or related activities are strongly encouraged. Grant funds, however, may only be encumbered by one organization per agreement. There is no limit to the number of applications an organization may  submit.A minimum 25% match is required. Project proposals are required to demonstrate the following standard objectives:Promotion the BHC’s statutory programs and purposes;Consistency with the Baldwin Hills Park Master Plan;Consistency with purposes of the funding source;Support from the public;Location (must benefit the Baldwin Hills and Ballona Creek region);Need (desired project or result will not occur without Conservancy contribution);Greater-than-local interest; andDemonstrated expertise in the proposed program area.