Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1

The Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Sea Level Rise (SLR) Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1 provides funding to California coastal and Bay Area jurisdictions to develop comprehensive, equity‑focused sea‑level‑rise adaptation plans. Grants support vulnerability assessments, community engagement, data collection, and the creation of jurisdiction‑wide or sector‑specific adaptation plans, with a maximum project period of two years. Funding is awarded on a rolling, non‑competitive basis, with individual awards ranging from $200 k to $1.5 M. • Eligible applicants: local, regional, and tribal public agencies (businesses, nonprofits, and consultants may apply on behalf of a government). • Project categories: Outer Coast Plans, San Francisco Bay Area Subregional Shoreline Adaptation Plans, and Sector‑Specific Adaptation Plans. • Required deliverables: an SLR Adaptation Plan that meets statewide criteria and incorporates community‑informed equity considerations. • Funding: up to $32.86 M total; awards $200 k–$1.5 M; reimbursement method; no matching funds required. • Timeline: open date 2/27/24, rolling submissions, award announcements ongoing, performance period up to 2 years. • Contact: Megan Williams (OPC‑[email protected], (669) 244‑0917).