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

This grant, funded through California Proposition 68, supports projects that protect and restore wildlife, habitat, and historic/archaeological resources in the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy zone, with a focus on the San Fernando Valley river corridor. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments. The program provides up to $4 million in total funding, reimbursable, with funds required to be encumbered by 30 June 2026. Applicants must submit a full proposal (no letter of intent required) and may be required to match funding (not required for this opportunity). • Eligible entities: nonprofit, public agency, tribal government • Geographic focus: projects located within the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy zone (San Fernando Valley river area) • Funding amount: up to $4 M total, number of awards dependent • Funding method: reimbursement (expenses incurred first, then reimbursed) • Performance period: funds must be encumbered by 6/30/2026 • No matched funding or letter of intent required • Application opening: 11 June 2025 (open date) • Contact: (310) 589‑2899, [email protected]