Proposition 1 and 68 - (Regionwide and LLAR) Small Grants Program (CA)

California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy

Funding Amount

US $50,000 - US $300,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Quarterly
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are evaluated quarterly or biannually, with competitive criteria requiring an average score of 70 percent or better.”

Overview

Funder: California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy

The Proposition 1 and 68 Small Grants Program in California offers funding between $50,000 and $300,000 for projects that prioritize jump-start initiatives, project planning, and technical assistance for disadvantaged communities. Applications are evaluated quarterly or biannually, with competitive criteria requiring an average score of 70 percent or better. This program aims to support small design-build projects and secure matching funds, contributing to the enhancement of regional water quality and community resilience.

NOTE:

  • Pre-Proposal - This deadline represents when the Concept Proposal is due.Full Proposal - Invite OnlyApplications will be evaluated quarterly or biannually.
  • Proposition 1 and 68 - (Regionwide and LLAR) Small Grants Program (CA)
  • Priorities for RMC Small Grants Program:
  • Jump-start projects and small design-build projects
  • Project Planning
  • Technical Assistance, such as application assistance to disadvantaged communities (Prop 68 only)
  • Secured matching funds
  • Funding

As a subset of RMC’s Proposition 1 & 68 allocations, grants are between $50,000 and $300,000. Projects are evaluated under Evaluation Criteria that receive an average score of 70 percent or better (as opposed to 80 percent or better for regular grant program) will be considered competitive. Priorities include jump-start projects and small design-build projects, project planning, technical assistance such as application assistance to disadvantaged communities, and securing matching funds.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Environment
  • Water
  • Community development
  • Environmental conservation
  • Poverty alleviation

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