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Proposition 13 – Water Recycling – Planning Grant

State Water Resources Control Board

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-07

About This Grant

Eligible Applicants: Local public agencies Eligible Uses: Eligible projects include recycled water treatment; recycled water storage, distribution, and pumping; groundwater recharge; and indirect potable reuse. Ineligible Uses: Operation and maintenance costs.  Eligible Costs: All costs necessary to determine the feasibility of using recycled water and to select an alternative to offset or augment the use of fresh/potable water from state or local supplies may be eligible for the planning grant. Eligible Communities: All community types are eligible for funding.  This includes small and large communities, non-disadvantaged, disadvantaged, and severely disadvantaged communities. For more information, please review the Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) Guidelines: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/grants_loans/docs/wrfp_guidelines.pdf  

Grant Summary

Proposition 13 – Water Recycling – Planning Grant is a State Water Resources Control Board grant providing up to $1.3M for municipality, school district. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

environment & water

Eligibility

municipalityschool district

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $1.3M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Proposition 13 – Water Recycling – Planning Grant from State Water Resources Control Board, 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 State Water Resources Control Board before the deadline.
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Proposition 13 – Water Recycling – Planning Grant: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Proposition 13 – Water Recycling – Planning Grant?

Proposition 13 – Water Recycling – Planning Grant is offered by State Water Resources Control Board and is generally open to municipality, school district. 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 Proposition 13 – Water Recycling – Planning Grant provide?

Proposition 13 – Water Recycling – Planning Grant provides up to $1.3M 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 Proposition 13 – Water Recycling – Planning Grant deadline?

Proposition 13 – Water Recycling – Planning Grant 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 Proposition 13 – Water Recycling – Planning Grant?

To apply for Proposition 13 – Water Recycling – Planning Grant, 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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