Proposition 1 – Water Recycling

The State Water Resources Control Board is offering grant and loan funding under Proposition 1 – Water Recycling to support construction of water‑recycling projects that augment California’s fresh‑water supplies. Eligible entities include local public agencies, qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public utilities, tribal governments, and mutual water companies. Funding may cover construction costs (grant) or planning, design, and construction (loan) for recycled‑water treatment, storage, distribution, groundwater recharge, indirect potable reuse, and surface‑water augmentation. A 50 % local cost‑share is required, though it may be reduced for disadvantaged communities. Total available funding is $4.6 M, with awards dependent on application volume; each award can be up to 35 % of eligible construction costs, capped at $15 M per project. The grant period runs until June 30 2027. Applications are submitted online; a letter of intent is not required. • Eligible applicants: local agencies, nonprofits, utilities, tribes, mutual water companies • Eligible uses: treatment, storage, distribution, recharge, indirect potable reuse, surface‑water augmentation • Funding type: construction grant (up to 35 % of costs) or construction loan (planning‑design‑construction) • Matching requirement: minimum 50 % local cost share • Total funding: $4,602,466; award count dependent • Deadline: not explicitly posted (open 6/6/23) • Application portal: online via FA­AST system