The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All – (Prop 68 River – CA) Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River – Community Access))

This California state grant, administered by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, funds projects that protect and restore wildlife, habitat, and historic/archaeological resources within the Conservancy’s jurisdiction. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments, and projects must be located in the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone. The program is funded by Proposition 68, with a total estimated pool of $375,000 and awards to be encumbered by June 30 2026. Funding is provided via reimbursement, with no matching‑fund requirement or letter of intent needed. Applicants must review the full grant guidelines before submitting. • Eligible entities: nonprofit, public agency, tribal government • Geographic focus: Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone, California • Funding amount: up to $375,000 total (award amounts dependent) • Funding method: reimbursement • No match required, no LOI required • Application open: June 11 2025 • Performance period must be completed by 6/30/26