Coachella Valley - Proposition 68 Grant Program

The Coachella Valley - Proposition 68 Grant Program, administered by the California Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy, provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribes for projects that enhance watershed health, land conservation, and community resilience. This initiative aligns with the 2018 California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access Act, promoting public access to parks and encouraging water conservation efforts while addressing climate change impacts.

NOTE: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis using a pre-application form available from the Conservancy.  Conservancy staff will review the Pre-Application and then contact the applicant to discuss the project. Applicants whose projects are deemed eligible will be notified that they should complete the full application and narrative.
The Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy issues grants to public agencies, nonprofits, special districts, cities and tribes for projects that support watershed health, strategic land conservation, vibrant recreation and tourism, resilient communities, and wildfire recovery. The projects that we fund throughout our service area are developed by our community partners with assistance of local CVMC staff. Our holistic approach yields projects that address local needs, align with our strategic plan, and address state priorities to reduce greenhouse gas emission, improve habitat, and protect water supply infrastructure.
The objectives of the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for all Act of 2018 are to expand public access to safe parks, wildlife preserves, trails and recreation areas, mitigate the effects of climate change and encourage water conservation and drought preparedness.