Proposition 1 – Water Recycling

State Water Resources Control Board

The purpose of the funding is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the construction of water recycling projects that promote the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater in order to augment fresh water supplies in California.

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Helps local agencies in California pay for building water recycling projects using treated wastewater. Grants cover construction costs, requiring a 50% local match.

Quick Facts

Funding
Up to $4,602,466
Deadline
See website
Status
Accepting Applications
Category
Clean Energy & Environment
Organization
State Water Resources Control Board

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What Is This Program?

The purpose of the funding is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the construction of water recycling projects that promote the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater in order to augment fresh water supplies in California. Eligible Applicants: Local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations qualified to do business in California, Public Utilities, Federally and non-federally recognized Native American tribes on the Native American Heritage Commission’s list, and Mutual water companies. Eligible Uses: Eligible projects include recycled water treatment; recycled water storage, distribution, and pumping; groundwater recharge; indirect potable reuse; and surface water augmentation. Ineligible Uses: Operation and maintenance costs. Eligible Costs: Construction Grant Funding - Construction costs only Construction Loan Funding - Planning, Design, and Construction Eligible Communities: All community types are eligible for funding. This includes small and large communities, non-disadvantaged, disadvantaged, and severely disadvantaged communities. For more information, please review the Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) Guidelines: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/grants_loans/docs/wrfp_guidelines.pdf

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Technical and financial assistance for the construction of water recycling projects in California. Funding supports the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater to augment fresh water supplies. Grants are calculated at 35% of eligible construction costs, up to $15 million per project. The total estimated available funding for this specific Proposition 1 allocation is $4,602,466.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small, large

Industries: water management, environmental services, public utilities

Region: California

Demographics: disadvantaged communities, severely disadvantaged communities, Native American tribes

Other Criteria: Local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations qualified to do business in California, Public Utilities, Federally and non-federally recognized Native American tribes on the Native American Heritage Commission’s list, Mutual water companies, Project promotes beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater to augment fresh water supplies in California, At least 50% local cost share required (may be reduced for DACs), Eligible projects include recycled water treatment, storage, distribution, pumping, groundwater recharge, indirect potable reuse, and surface water augmentation

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply
  • Read the full grant guidelines
  • Prepare the application materials
  • Submit the application online
🌐Application Portal
https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/proposition-1-water-recycling/
📤Submission Method
online
📅Key Dates
Expire June 30, 2027Period of performance
🔄Intake Type
fixed-deadline

📄What Documents Are Required?

Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • Indirect cost rate agreement
📐Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
✉️Supporting Letters
No letters of support required.

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses
  • Construction costs
  • Planning
  • Design
🚫Ineligible Expenses
  • Operation and maintenance costs
📏Expense Caps
Grant is calculated at 35% of eligible construction costs up to $15 million per project.
💳Payment Model
reimbursement
Retroactive Expenses Eligible
No

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required
Yes
📊Matching Ratio
50%
🏦Eligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind
📚Stacking Rules
Local cost share may be reduced for communities that meet the DAC criteria.

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency
annual
📑Reporting Requirements
  • performance progress report
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
🔍Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
📢Branding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required
🗄️Record Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

This program is available to small, large businesses in water management, environmental services, public utilities industries located in California.

This program offers funding up to $4,602,466.

Check the official program website for current deadlines.

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