County-wide and Regional Funding Program

The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) is offering a statewide, continuous‑funding grant under the SAFER program to support county‑level or partner programs that address drought‑related and contamination challenges for small public water systems and domestic wells serving disadvantaged and low‑income communities. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments, and the award is provided on a reimbursement basis with no matching‑fund requirement. Funding amounts per award are variable and dependent on eligibility and available resources; the number of awards will be determined after the application period closes. Applications are accepted continuously via an online portal, and interested parties must review the full grant guidelines before submitting.