Non-Bond Priorities Grant Programs - Lower Los Angeles-Urban Streams and Rivers Program (CA)

Non-Bond Priorities Grant Programs - Lower Los Angeles-Urban Streams and Rivers Program (CA)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Amount: US $300,000 - US $2,000,000
Last Updated: February 16, 2026

Summary

The Non-Bond Priorities Grant Programs, specifically the Lower Los Angeles-Urban Streams and Rivers Program, aim to restore and conserve river functions while managing flood risks. The program supports projects enhancing water resilience and ecosystem services, with funding ranging from $300,000 to $2,000,000. Priority is given to projects with clear goals that can be implemented swiftly, aligning with the Lower LA River Revitalization Plan and addressing immediate drought responses and long-term water sustainability.

Overview

NOTE: Pre-Proposal - This deadline represents when the Concept Proposal is due.Full Proposal - Invite Only Non-Bond Priorities Grant Programs In certain years, the annual state budget has allocated General Funds directly to the RMC. These funds have been incorporated into the Non-Bond Priority Grant Program. Lower Los Angeles-Urban Streams and Rivers Program (CA) Its overarching goal is to conserve and restore natural river and watershed functions while managing flood risk, enhancing the long-term ecosystem services provided to surrounding communities, and mitigating climate changes and environmental impacts of urbanization on the LLAR, floodplains, and associated habitats. The Program aims to support immediate drought response and long-term water resilience. This includes funding to support drought response; drinking water, wastewater, and water supply reliability; water recycling and groundwater cleanup; flood management; restoration of natural areas and ecosystems; groundwater sustainability; water conveyance; and water and habitat improvement for environmental flows. A project should have clearly defined goals and outcomes that can be achieved from half a year to two years. Preference will be given to projects that can be implemented quickly, have completed environmental permitting, or program funding is necessary to complete development or implementation (in accordance with program priorities) for any of the 155 opportunity projects and/or seven signature projects listed in the Lower LA River Revitalization Plan or consistent with the LA River Master Plan. Funding RMC typically awards grant funds with a budget range between $300,000 - $2,000,000.

Eligibility

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