Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program

The Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) is offering a Proposition 4 Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program to fund projects that protect biodiversity, restore watershed function, and expand equitable park access in disadvantaged communities of Los Angeles County. Up to $48 million is available, with a typical performance period of two years and a 25 % matching‑fund requirement. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments. Applications are submitted in two phases (concept proposal then full application) and a Letter of Intent is required. Grants are reimbursable (advances possible at discretion). • Focus areas: climate‑resilient infrastructure, water resources, biodiversity, urban forest health, heat mitigation, wildfire prevention, park access. • Eligible geographies: ~70 sq mi jurisdiction in the Baldwin Hills watershed (see map link). • Funding: State‑sourced Climate Bond (Prop 4), advances & reimbursements, 25 % match required. • Award process: Letter of Intent → Concept Proposal → Full Application; award announced after board approval. • Period of performance: Typically 2 years.