Explore the River RFP - Santa Ana River Conservancy Program Grant

The Santa Ana River Conservancy Program offers grants to enhance public access to the Santa Ana River and its tributaries, particularly for communities facing barriers. The program aims to provide enjoyable experiences while reducing obstacles to access and fostering stewardship through engaging activities. Priority will be given to projects that serve lower-income individuals, people with disabilities, and other marginalized groups, ensuring inclusive opportunities for all to enjoy the river.

The Santa Ana River Conservancy Program of the California State Coastal Conservancy announces the availability of grants to public agencies, tribes and nonprofit organizations for programs that facilitate and enhance the public’s opportunities to explore the Santa Ana River and its tributaries. The Explore the River grant program seeks to provide experiences for people and communities who face challenges or barriers to accessing or enjoying the River (“ETR Priority Communities”)*. The ETR grant program will focus on the River and its tributaries excluding the coastal areas.
*ETR Priority Communities may include but are not limited to lower-income individuals and households, people with disabilities, people of color, immigrant communities, foster youth, and others.
Projects should also meet one or more of the following priorities:
Provides an enjoyable experience at the River.Reduces economic, physical, operational, or societal barriers to accessing or enjoying the River.Inspires ongoing River stewardship ethic through active learning and interactive activities.