Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is offering grant funding through the Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance (DSCR) Program to repair, retrofit, or rehabilitate state‑jurisdictional dams that have a hazard classification of Significant, High, or Extremely High and are in need of remediation. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments that own or operate dams in California and meet DWR compliance requirements. Up to 50 % local cost‑share may be waived for projects that present extreme financial hardship and pose an unacceptable public safety risk. The program provides $228.2 million in total funding, with a 2‑year performance period for each award. • Eligible dams: California State Jurisdictional dams with “Significant,” “High,” or “Extremely High” downstream hazard classification. • Eligible applicants: Nonprofits, public agencies, tribal governments that are dam owners or operators. • Funding: Up to 50 % matching required (may be reduced to 0 % in hardship cases). Total available $228.2 M; number of awards dependent. • Project scope: Repairs, rehabilitation, enhancements, or other safety‑related improvements to restore storage capacity and reduce downstream risk. • Location: Projects must be located in California. • Period of performance: 2 years from award. • Application: No letter of intent required; guidelines must be reviewed.