Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1
Ocean Protection Council
About This Grant
The SB 1 Grant Program aims to provide funding for sea level rise (SLR) adaptation planning to help prepare communities for the impacts of climate change. While many jurisdictions have advanced planning already underway or complete, many others have yet to begin comprehensive planning or assessments. The Ocean Protection Council (OPC) aims to address this need by offering funding for a range of SLR planning activities. These fall into the following categories: Track 1: SLR Adaptation Planning Phase 1: Pre-planning (explore, define, assess) Community Visioning Vulnerability Assessment Phase 2: Data Collection Data/Information Gathering Phase 3: Planning (define adaptation frameworks and strategies) SLR Adaptation Plan SF Bay Subregional Shoreline Plan Sector-Specific Adaptation Plan Track 2: SLR Implementation Projects Phase 4: Project Implementation (implement, innovate, assess, adjust) Nature-based and Green-Grey Hybrid2 Adaptation Projects/Feasibility Study/Design Plans Track One proposals (Projects in the Pre-planning, Data Collection, and Planning Phases) will be accepted through a rolling, quarterly, non-competitive process, provided the proposals satisfy the Sea Level Rise Adaptation Criteria and requirements of the SB 1 Grant Program solicitation. Track Two proposals (Projects in the Implementation Project Phase) will be accepted through a competitive process starting in mid-late 2024, subject to availability of funding. A complementary SB 1 Technical Assistance (TA) Program provides application assistance to eligible SB 1 applicants facing significant and imminent sea level rise threats along the California coast and San Francisco Bay shoreline. TA is tailored based on the applicants’ needs, including but not limited to capacity building and grant writing support. The most up-to-date information on the SB 1 TA Program, including information on how to apply for TA, can be found on the SB 1 Funding webpage. Keywords: sea level rise; SLR; climate change; adaptation; planning; coastal resilience
Grant Summary
Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1 is a Ocean Protection Council grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit, municipality, school district. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
How to Apply
Up to $0K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1 from Ocean Protection Council, 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 Ocean Protection Council before the deadline.
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Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1?
Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1 is offered by Ocean Protection Council and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, school district, tribal government, 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 Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1 provide?
Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1 provides an amount that varies by award per award from Ocean Protection Council. 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 Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1 deadline?
Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1 accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Ocean Protection Council, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1?
To apply for Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1, 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 Ocean Protection Council.