Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68

The Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program, funded by Proposition 68, provides non‑competitive grants to support recreation, tourism, historic/cultural preservation, and environmental education projects that enhance the Sacramento‑San Joaquin Delta and Suisun Marsh. Eligible applicants are California public agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits whose missions align with the Conservancy. Funding can be used for planning activities (scoping, partnership development, design, CEQA compliance) and “shovel‑ready” implementation projects (construction, improvement, acquisition of capital assets). Projects serving disadvantaged communities receive priority. Grants total $8.7 million, with an undefined number of awards; each award may be up to three years in duration. Applications begin with a concept proposal submitted by email, followed by a full proposal uploaded to the Conservancy’s portal. Quarterly progress reports and reimbursement invoices are required. • Eligible entities: California public agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits. • Geographic focus: Projects within or benefiting the Delta and Suisun Marsh (with limited out‑of‑area exceptions). • Funding scope: Planning (partnership, design, permitting) and implementation (construction, acquisition) of “shovel‑ready” projects. • Funding mechanism: Advances and reimbursements; quarterly reporting. • Total available funding: $8.7 M; number of awards dependent. • Project period: Up to 3 years per award. • Application steps: Concept proposal → full proposal → award announcement (ongoing).