Orphan Site Cleanup Fund
State Water Resources Control Board
About This Grant
Senate Bill 445 (Hill, chapter 547, statutes of 2014), effective September 25, 2014, changed the OSCF eligibility criteria by not limiting the program to brownfield sites. Grant Details Grants provide funding for response actions that characterize, assess, andinvestigate an unauthorized release from petroleum USTs. These actions include apreliminary site assessment, soil and groundwater investigations, and preparation of a corrective action plan in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 16, Article 11. Grants may also provide funding for UST system removal, petroleum product removal and soil excavation, not to exceed 500 cubic yards at the eligible site. Grants also provide funding for response actions that carry out cleanup activities,implement a corrective action plans, and perform verification monitoring in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 16, Article 11. If a corrective action plan is required, the State Water Board cannot award a cleanup grant until the applicant demonstrates the corrective action plan is complete and approved by the regulatory agency. However, the applicant may apply for a cleanup grant before completion and approval of the corrective action plan. Note that only the current property owner is eligible for a Cleanup Grant.
Grant Summary
Orphan Site Cleanup Fund is a State Water Resources Control Board grant providing up to $11M for small business. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
Up to $11M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Orphan Site Cleanup Fund from State Water Resources Control Board, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to State Water Resources Control Board before the deadline.
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Orphan Site Cleanup Fund: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Orphan Site Cleanup Fund?
Orphan Site Cleanup Fund is offered by State Water Resources Control Board and is generally open to small business. It is available in CA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Orphan Site Cleanup Fund provide?
Orphan Site Cleanup Fund provides up to $11M per award from State Water Resources Control Board. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Orphan Site Cleanup Fund deadline?
Orphan Site Cleanup Fund accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, State Water Resources Control Board, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Orphan Site Cleanup Fund?
To apply for Orphan Site Cleanup Fund, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from State Water Resources Control Board.
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