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Federal Funding Opportunities

Fund NameFunding AgencyDescriptionEstimated Amount ($M)
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)FEMABRIC makes federal funds available to states, U.S territories, Indian tribal governments, and local communities for pre-disaster mitigation activities for long term independent solution to reduce risk of life and property from natural hazards. BRIC is a new FEMA pre-disaster hazard mitigation program that replaces the existing Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program. 
Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)FEMAThe FMA Program, FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants, is a competitive grant program that provides funding to states, local communities, federally recognized tribes and territories. Funds can be used for projects that reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings insured by the National Flood Insurance Program.$160
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)FEMAThe HMG program provides funding to state, local, tribal and territorial governments so they can rebuild in a way that reduces, or mitigates, future disaster losses in their communities. This grant funding is available after a presidentially declared disaster.
2021 National Groundwater Monitoring NetworkUSGSThe USGS is offering a two-year cooperative agreement opportunity to state and local water resource agencies that collect groundwater data to participate in the National Ground-Water Monitoring Network. This funding opportunity is to support data providers for the National Ground-Water Monitoring Network.$1.8
WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program Phase IIUSBRThe objective of this FOA is to invite established watershed groups comprised of a diverse group of stakeholders, which have completed a watershed restoration plan, and are capable of promoting the sustainable use of water resources to submit proposals for watershed management projects under Phase II of the CWMP. Funding provided under this FOA may be used to implement on-the-ground watershed management projects, collaboratively developed by members of a watershed group, that will address critical water supply needs, water quality concerns, and restoration needs, helping water users meet competing demands and avoid conflicts over water.$2

State Funding Opportunities

Fund NameFunding AgencyDescriptionEstimated Amount ($M)
Proposition 68DWRFinancial help with implementing SGMA projects. Round 1 funding for COD basins only. Round 2 opens up for medium and high-priority (including COD) basins.$103
2020 Pacific Flyway Conservation Proposal Solicitation NoticeWildlife Conservation BoardGrant proposals for multi-benefit climate adaptation and resiliency projects that protect, restore or enhance migratory bird habitat associated with the Pacific Flyway.  These projects should seek to protect, restore or enhance migratory bird habitat, improve migratory bird habitat diversity, quality and connectivity, or improve management and ecological function of migratory bird habitat.$10
California Farmland Conservancy ProgramDepartment of ConservationThe Program seeks to encourage the long-term, private stewardship of agricultural lands through planning and the voluntary use of agricultural conservation easements. The CFCP provides grant funding for easement and planning projects that support agricultural land conservation statewide.$7
Ecosystem Restoration and Water Quality Grant Program – Proposition 1Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ConservancyThe Conservancy will fund projects that address at least one of the following priorities: 1) ecosystem protection, restoration, and enhancement; 2) water quality; and 3) water-related agricultural sustainability.$2.1
Forest and Watershed Health Directed Grants ProgramSierra Nevada ConservancyTo be considered for funding, projects must fall within at least one (or more) of the focus areas: Implementation of prescribed fire to improve watershed health. Project tasks may include pre-burning treatment and site preparation but must also implement prescribed fire on the landscape. Projects that include only planning for prescribed fire or conduct pre-burning site treatments will not be eligible for funding.  Large-landscape planning projects for forest health which demonstrate multiple watershed and ecosystem benefits. These projects must complete project planning on a minimum of 10,000 acres. At the close of the planning project, all environmental compliance must be complete. Implementation of forest health planning projects for which SNC previously funded the planning phase. Projects that connect and serve underserved partners. Strategic partners that have received no more than one SNC grant since the start of the WIP Forest Health Program (in FY 2015-2016 with funding from Proposition 1) will be eligible for grants to support planning or implementation of multi-benefit forest and watershed health projects.$3
Habitat Enhancement and Restoration ProgramWildlife Conservation BoardEligible projects include: native fisheries restoration; restoration of wetlands; restoration of coastal, tidal, or fresh water habitat; other native habitat restoration projects including coastal scrub oak, grasslands, and threatened and endangered species habitats; in-stream restoration projects, including removal of fish passage barriers and other obstructions; and other projects that improve the quality of native habitat throughout the State.$1
California Riparian Habitat Conservation ProgramWildlife Conservation BoardProjects should include, but are not limited to: Restoration of riparian vegetation and re-establishing floodplain connectivity. Removal and control of non-native invasive plant species to restore (actively or passively) native riparian vegetation. Installation of fencing along the riparian corridor to manage livestock or wildlife and reduce impacts to streams or riparian vegetation. Reconfigure degraded, incised, or undefined streams to restore natural hydrology and encourage reestablishment of native riparian habitat.$3
Inland Wetlands Conservation ProgramWildlife Conservation BoardThe Inland Wetlands Conservation Program (IWCP) was created to assist the Central Valley Joint Venture (CVJV) in its mission is to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands and associated habitats. The CVJV, a partnership of twenty two public and private organizations and agencies, has identified through its Implementation Plan, specific goals to increase migratory bird populations.$3
Floodplain Management Protection and Risk Awareness ProgramDWRThe Program supports local agency efforts to prepare for flooding events by providing financial assistance for flood risk reduction activities related to stormwater, mudslide, and other flash flood related protections.  This Program will incorporate an increased focus on economically disadvantaged community assistance and multi-benefit project features.$25
Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ConservancyThis non-competitive grant program focuses on increasing public access to the Delta through recreation and tourism opportunities, historic and cultural preservation, and environmental education in order to promote a robust Delta economy.$9
Proposition 1 Groundwater Grant ProgramSWRCBGrants to prevent and cleanup contamination of groundwater that serves (or has served) as a source of drinking water. 3rd and final solicitation is tenatively scheduled to open late 2020.$160
Resilient Sierra Nevada Communities Directed Grant ProgramSierra Nevada ConservancyThe Program is a multi-disciplinary grant program that will provide resources for capacity building and technical support to local agencies, organizations, and tribes. These funds can be used to design, manage, and implement projects that will increase community resiliency against, and recovery from, natural disasters and ecological and economic challenges.$1

State Funding Opportunities and Resources

  • Department of Water Resources (DWR) Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness (FMPRA) Grant Program, details can be found here.
    • The Program supports local agency efforts to prepare for flooding events by providing financial assistance for flood risk reduction activities related to stormwater, mudslide, and other flash flood related protections.  This Program will incorporate an increased focus on economically disadvantaged community assistance and multi-benefit project features.
    • Important dates
      • Anticipated open date: Summer 2021
      • Expected award date: Fall 2021
  • CA Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) now accepting Notices of Interest (NOIs) for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the August 2020 Wildfires, details can be found here.
    • The program funds plans and projects that reduce the effects of future natural disasters and are administered by the Cal OES HMGP Unit. Eligible subapplicants include state agencies, local governments, special districts, and some private non-profits.
    • Important dates
      • NOIs due to Cal OES (DR-4558): 11/20/2020
      • Subapplications due to OES (PF-5293): 1/27/2021
      • Subapplications due to OES (DR-4558): 3/5/2021
    • NOI Quick Start Guide
  • 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.
    • 2020 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 Management Planning Program
  • Central Valley Flood Protection Plan (CVFPP)
  • 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

About Us

The San Joaquin River Flood Control Project Agency is a joint powers authority formed to lead the Regional Flood Management Plan (RFMP) and represent local interests. The Agency is composed of the Lower San Joaquin Levee District and the San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors Water Authority, with auditor/controller services provided by Merced County.

Latest Update

USJR’s RFMP contributes to the 2022 Update of DWR’s Central Valley Flood Protection Plan (CVFPP). RFMP preparations provide a great opportunity to highlight regional flood and multi-benefit projects to be considered for grant funding. Additionally, these preparations aid the State in understanding regional flood management challenges.

If your agency has any potential projects with a flood management proponent and would like to be included in the next RFMP update, please Contact Us.

To view current state funding updates and resources, please visit Resources.

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