The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy

Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas.

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Helps nonprofits and public agencies restore wildlife and historical sites in the Santa Monica Mountains. Grants cover project costs related to habitat protection and restoration.

Quick Facts

Funding
Up to $9,791,185
Deadline
See website
Status
Accepting Applications
Category
Clean Energy & Environment
Organization
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy

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What Is This Program?

Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas. This program supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68 authorizes $4 billion in general obligation to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection and outdoor access for all program. The Santa Monica Mountains conservancy's ("Conservancy") Proposition 68 Grant Program Guidelines ("Guidelines") Specifically pertain to grants funded by proposition 68 and administered by the Conservancy. Prop 68 River

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Funding for projects related to drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and outdoor access, administered by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. The total estimated available funding for the program is $9,791,185.

Who Is Eligible?

Region: Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone

Other Criteria: Nonprofit organizations, Public Agencies, Tribal Governments

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply
  • Read the full grant guidelines
  • Prepare and submit a proposal through the State opportunity
  • Coordinate with CDFW Regional staff
  • Submit proposals to nccp@wildlife.ca.gov
🌐Application Portal
https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/2026-cooperative-endangered-species-conservation-fund-hcp-land-acquisition-nontraditional-section-6/
📤Submission Method
email
📅Key Dates
8/14/26 17:00Application deadline
Late 2026/early 2027Expected award announcement
🔄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
  • Environmental review
📐Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses
  • habitat restoration projects
  • protection and restoration of wildlife
  • historical/archaeological resources
💳Payment Model
reimbursement

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required
No

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency
annual
📑Reporting Requirements
  • Performance progress report
  • Federal Financial Report (SF-425)
🔍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 in all materials related to the project.
🗄️Record Retention Period
3 years post-final report

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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This program offers funding up to $9,791,185.

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