Links & Resources

DWR/CVFPB Releases

On December 16, 2022, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB) adopted the 2022 CVFPP Update. The final plan, comment logs, and errata can be downloaded on DWR’s website or CVFPB’s website. 

Federal Funding Opportunities

State Funding Opportunities

DWR’s FY 2024-2025 Flood Maintenance Assistance Program (FMAP)

DWR has released a proposal solicitation package (PSP) and guidelines for the FY24-25 FMAP funding opportunity. Due to file size, please request the guidelines from [email protected].

LMAs with State Plan of Flood Control (SPFC) levees are eligible with: (1) current compliance or a commitment to compliance, (2) existing SWIF or LOI or a commitment to develop these documents, (3) a new assurance agreement with CVFPB, and (4) meeting all DWR flood reporting requirements.

Eligible O&M activities/costs for this program include: (1) gravel for access roads and levee crown, (2) rock slope protection (RSP) for minor embankment repairs, (3) minor seepage control repairs, (4) minor stability repairs, (5) vegetation management, (6) rodent abatement, (7) flood control structure/facilities upgrades, and (8) gates/fencing maintenance.

The due date for all proposals is July 31, 2024.

State Funding Opportunities and Resources

• California Grants Portal
  • The California Grants Portal (a project by the California State Library) is your one destination to find all grants and loans offered on a competitive or first-come basis by California state agencies.
• California’s Financing Coordinating Committee (CFCC)
  • The CFCC combines the resources of four State and two Federal funding agencies to provide a one-stop shop for available grants, loans and bond financing for infrastructure projects. CFCC conducts free funding fairs statewide each year to educate the public and offer potential customers the opportunity to meet with financial representatives from each agency and learn more about their currently available funding programs.
  • 2023 CFCC Funding Fairs Workbook

Additional Resources

Central Valley Flood Protection Board

• Central Valley Flood Protection Board

California Department of Water Resources

• Central Valley Flood System 2012 Conservation Framework and 2017 Conservation Strategy
• Central Valley Flood Planning and Studies Program
• Central Valley Flood Protection Plan (CVFPP)
  • 2022 Flood System Status Report
  • 2022 State Plan of Flood Control Descriptive Document Update
  • 2022 CVFPP Conservation Strategy
• FloodSAFE California
  • Urban Levee Design Criteria
  • Urban Level of Flood Protection Criteria
• Regional Flood Management Planning
• Statewide Flood Management Planning

Integrated Regional Water Planning Regions

• Madera County Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
• Merced Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
• Kings Basin Water Authority Integrated Regional Water Management Region
• Westside San Joaquin Integrated Regional Water Management Plan

Others

• Fresno County
• Madera County
• Merced County
• San Joaquin River Restoration Program

Archived Funding Opportunities