RMC Lower LA River Grant Program

The San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) is offering the “RMC Lower LA River Grant Program” to fund ecosystem, watershed, and community‑access projects within the Lower Los Angeles River corridor (1.5 mi on each side of the 19‑mile river stretch from Vernon to Long Beach). Applicants submit a two‑phase application (concept proposal → full application) that will be evaluated for alignment with the Lower LA River Revitalization Plan, drought response, and water resiliency goals. Eligible entities include nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public agencies, tribal governments, and joint powers authorities; projects must be located within the defined corridor. Matching funds are preferred but not required. The grant pool totals $11.4 million with awards ranging from $50 k to $2 M, reimbursed (with possible advance payments). The open date is August 21 2024; award announcement will occur after board approval. • Target area: 1.5 mi on each side of the Lower LA River (Vernon → Long Beach) • Eligible applicants: nonprofits, public agencies, tribal governments, JPAs, etc. • Funding focus: ecosystem restoration, watershed protection, equitable access, drought response, long‑term water resiliency • Application process: Concept Proposal → Full Application, with feedback provided after concept review • Total available funding: $11,413,072; award size $50,000–$2,000,000 • Funding method: reimbursement (advances possible) • No mandatory pre‑bid meeting or site visit; contact RMC at (626) 815‑1019 or [email protected] for questions.