North Coast IRWMP Proposition 84 & 1E Grant Updates
North Coast IRWMP Proposition 84 Implementation Grant, Round 1
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced the Final Awards for the Round 1 Proposition 84 Implementation Grant Program including an $8,221,061 award for the North Coast Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (NCIRWMP), Round 1 Proposition 84 Implementation Grant. This award represents 100% of the total grant request and will fund nineteen high priority NCIRWMP Implementation projects located throughout the North Coast region that will result in multiple water supply, water quality, climate mitigation/adaptation, habitat restoration and socio-economic benefits.
More information about the grant application and the Proposition 84, Round 1 NCIRWMP Implementation projects can be found at:
- A listing of the priority projects: http://www.northcoastirwmp.net/docManager/1000008308/NCIRWMP_Prop%2084_R1_Priority_Projects.pdf
- Complete application: http://www.northcoastirwmp.net/docs.php?ogid=1000002098
North Coast IRWMP Planning Grant
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) posted the Final Proposition 84 Planning Grant awards including funding for the North Coast Integrated Regional Water Management Plan, Phase III Planning Grant in the amount of $1,000,000.
The planning grant will enhance and update the North Coast IRWM Plan to meet the new requirements set forth under Propositions 84 & 1E with additional local and regional data, technical analyses and project identification. New topics will be added to the Plan to address tribal objectives, climate change, groundwater assessment, integrated flood management, plan performance measures, and local land use planning synchronization. In addition, the planning grant will allow for the continued facilitation of the North Coast collaborative framework and stakeholder involvement through outreach, coordination, workshops, capacity building, technical assistance and educational materials.
A copy of the NCIRWMP, Phase III Planning Grant can be found at http://www.northcoastirwmp.net/docs.php?oid=1000007707&ogid=1000001880
NCIRWMP Proposition 1E Stormwater Flood Management Grant
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced the release of funding awards for the Proposition 1E Round 1 Stormwater Flood Management Grant Program, including funding for the City of Fortuna - Rohner Creek Flood Control and Riparian Habitat Restoration Project. http://www.water.ca.gov/irwm/integregio_stormwaterflood.cfm
Future IRWMP Funding Opportunities
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) Financial Assistance Branch manages the IRWM Program and develops the Guidelines and Proposal Solicitation Packages (PSP) for the IRWM Program. The Guidelines and PSPs will be used to distribute IRWM grant funding according to Proposition 84, Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 and Proposition 1E, Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention Bond Act of 2006. Please note that projects are required to be included in the NCIRWMP to be eligible for Proposition 84 Implementation or Proposition 1E Stormwater Flood Management Grant programs. Information about these funding opportunities can be found at http://www.water.ca.gov/irwm/index.cfm.
Following is an anticipated schedule for upcoming IRWMP funding opportunities as provided by DWR.
- Draft IRWM Program Guidelines to be released July 2012; final released October 2012
- Proposition 84 Round 2 Implementation Grant and Proposition 1E Stormwater Flood Management Grant PSPs released: draft PSPs in July 2012; final PSPs released October 2012
- Local Groundwater Assistance Grants final guidelines released April 2012; applications due June 2012 ($4.7 M available state-wide; maximum award $250,000)*
- Prop 1E Stormwater Round 2 proposals due December 2012; awards announced July 2013*
- Prop 84 Implementation Round 2, regional applications due March 2013 (~$5.4 M available for the NCIRWMP region) ; Final awards announced September 2013 **
- Prop 84 Implementation Round 3, Step 1 application due spring 2014 (tentative)
- Prop 84 Implementation Round 3, Step 2 application due January 2015 (~$19.7 M - pending) **
* Local agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are encouraged to submit individual project applications directly to DWR.
** Proposition 84, Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 provides $900 million in regional funds to be allocated to 11 California Funding Areas. The North Coast’s allocation is $37 million and as of January 2012, has a remaining balance of $25,133,939.
