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Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 1 Grant Program

Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-07

About This Grant

The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Assembly Bill (AB) 1471), was approved by voters in November 2014. It added Division 26.7 (commencing Section 79700) to the Water Code. Section 79731(a) of Chapter 6 of the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 authorizes the Legislature to appropriate $10,000,000 (ten million dollars) to the Baldwin Hills and Urban Watersheds Conservancy (Conservancy) for competitive grants for multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects in accordance with statewide priorities. All Proposition 1 grants funded by the Conservancy must achieve at least one of the purposes identified in Chapter 6. Grant funds shall be awarded to projects and programs that:  Achieves one or more of the purposes of Chapter 6 of Prop 1. Deliver sustainable outcomes in the long-term. Provides multiple benefits. Leverages the resources of private, federal, state or local funding sources.  Promote and implement the California Water Action Plan, other state plans and policies, and relevant regional water plans. Consistent with best scientific practices, where achievable or appropriate.  Include a complete, reasonable, and well thought out proposed scope of work, budget, and schedule. Demonstrates experience successfully implanting similar projects/programs or demonstrates appropriate and necessary partnerships to complete the project/program.  Demonstrates the project/program has community support. Demonstrates a clear and reasonable method for measuring and reporting the effectiveness of the project/program. Employs new or innovative technology or practices. Benefit a disadvantaged community(ies).  Applications will be submitted in two phases: a Concept Proposal and a Full Application. It is strongly recommended that prospective applicants contact BH UWC staff and attend a grant workshop for a consultation prior to submitting a Concept Proposal. 

Grant Summary

Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 1 Grant Program is a Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy grant providing up to $10M for nonprofit, municipality, school district. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

disadvantaged communities; environment & water; parks & recreation

Eligibility

nonprofitmunicipalityschool districttribal government

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $10M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 1 Grant Program from Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 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.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy before the deadline.
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Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 1 Grant Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 1 Grant Program?

Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 1 Grant Program is offered by Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, school district, tribal government. 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 Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 1 Grant Program provide?

Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 1 Grant Program provides up to $10M per award from Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy. 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 Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 1 Grant Program deadline?

Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 1 Grant Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 1 Grant Program?

To apply for Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 1 Grant Program, 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 Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy.

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