The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) SMMC Grant Program

This competitive grant program, administered by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, funds multi‑benefit ecosystem and watershed protection, restoration, and urban creek enhancement projects within the Conservancy’s jurisdiction. Funding is sourced from Proposition 1 (the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014) and is provided on a reimbursement basis. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments. The total estimated funding pool is $8.65 million, with awards to be encumbered by June 30 2026. Applicants must submit a full proposal following the published guidelines; no letter of intent or matching funds are required. • Eligible entities: nonprofit, public agency, tribal government • Geographic focus: projects located in the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone (California) • Funding amount: $8,646,387 total (award amounts TBD) • Funding method: reimbursement • Application start: June 11 2025 (open date) • Performance deadline: funds must be encumbered by 6/30/2026 • No pre‑bid meetings, site visits, or LOI required