California Drought Funding Grants

California State Water Resources Control Board

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Public agencies, including counties and Regional Boards
  • Tribal governments
  • Non-profit organizations serving disadvantaged communities.

Other requirements

  • Eligible entities include:
  • Community water systems
  • Eligible projects include:
  • Short-term solutions (mostly emergency repairs and drinking water delivery)

Overview

The California Drought Funding Grants, provided by the California State Water Resources Control Board, aim to support projects addressing urgent drinking water needs and long-term resilience due to drought. Eligible applicants include public agencies, tribal governments, community water systems, and non-profits serving disadvantaged communities. Funding covers both short-term solutions like emergency repairs and long-term improvements such as new wells and treatment systems, ensuring a sustainable water supply for affected regions.

Background/Overview
The State Water Board has funding available for projects that address either drought-related urgent drinking water needs or long-term resilience.

Eligibility

Eligible entities include:

  • Public agencies, including counties and Regional Boards
  • Tribal governments
  • Community water systems
  • Non-profit organizations serving disadvantaged communitiesEligible projects include:
  • Short-term solutions (mostly emergency repairs and drinking water delivery)
  • Bottled water
  • Hauled water (and tanks)
  • Well repair, rehabilitation, and replacements
  • Emergency interties
  • Vending machines
  • Necessary rented or borrowed equipment
  • Long-term solutions
  • New wells
  • Extension of service
  • Regional consolidation
  • Treatment systems
  • Distribution system improvements
  • New tanks
  • Emergency generators

Water recycling projectsOrganizations and entities interested in funding drinking water programs for schools may apply directly through technical assistance providers.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Water
  • Community development

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