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Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 84 Grant Program

Grantor:
Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy
Portal ID:
174543
Status:
Closed
Open Date:
7/1/06 12:50
Opportunity Type:
  • Grant
Last Updated:
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Categories:

Details

Purpose:

The purpose of the BHC Prop 84 Grant Program is to provide funds for planning and capital improvement projects that benefit the Ballona Creek Watershed and BH UWC territory through either:

Protecting or preventing contamination and degradation of coastal waters and watersheds; Protecting and restoring the natural habitat values of coastal waters and lands; or Promoting access to and enjoyment of the coastal resources of the state.

Description:

The Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84) was approved by voters in November 2006. It added Division 43 (commencing Section 75001) to the Public Resources Code. Section 75060 of Chapter 7 authorizes 10,000,000 (ten million dollars) to the Baldwin Hills Conservancy for grants that provide protection of beaches, bays and coastal waters and watersheds, including projects to prevent contamination and degradation of coastal waters and watersheds, projects to protect and restore the natural habitat values of coastal waters and lands, and projects and expenditures to promote access to and enjoyment of the coastal resources of the state. All Proposition 84 grants funded by the Conservancy must be consistent with the adopted Baldwin Hills Park Master Plan for expansion of Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area and the priorities set forth in the Baldwin Hills Conservancy’s Summarized Strategic Plan. 

 

Proposed projects should seek to implement or expand on one or more of the following goals: 

 

  1. Increase active recreation opportunities for underserved communities.
  2. Create an implement a comprehensive trail system. 
  3. Provide public access and entry ways. 
  4. Protect and restore natural habitat. 
  5. Protect critical view sheds. 
  6. Protect and improve urban water quality. 
  7. Emphasize connection between existing parks, trails, and urban streams. 
  8. Restore industrial lands to park and open-space purposes. 
  9. Protect watersheds connecting to Santa Monica Bay. 

 

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. 

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Nonprofit
  • Public Agency
  • Tribal Government

State and Federal Entities Local Public Agencies Tribal Governments: Federally Recognized Native American Tribes; and Non-federally recognized California Native American Tribes listed on the California Tribal Consultation List maintained by the Native American Heritage Commission. Non-profit Organizations/Community-Based Organizations: U.S. Federal Income Tax-exempt organizations, 501(c) (3) designation or fiscally sponsored.

Eligible Geographies:

The jurisdictional territory extends approximately 70.2 square miles. Click here to see if your proposed project is within the service area: Map.

Matching Funding Requirement:

Matching funds are not required but will increase the competitiveness of the project application. Matching funds may include in‐kind staff services, operations and maintenance, volunteer support, and ongoing monitoring and assessment. Contributions may be in the form of money, property, or services and must be verifiable.

Important Dates

The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.
The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant.
Upon Board Approval
The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
Typically 2 Years

Funding Details

The total projected dollar amount of the grant.
$10,000,000
A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
Dependent
Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
Dependent
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
Yes ( see Description for details )
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source.
No
The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number.
  • State

Funding Source Notes:

The Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84); Division 43 (commencing Section 75001) to the Public Resources Code; Section 75050 of Chapter 7 of the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act.

The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
  • Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Funding Method Notes:

BH UWC Grants are reimbursement-based, meaning funds are received after cost have been incurred for a BH UWC Board approved project. BH UWC, at its sole discretion, may honor advances, if warranted by a documented, compelling and immediate need.

How to Apply

State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Resources

For questions about this grant, contact:
Gail Krippner, 1-563-753-1736, info@bhc.ca.gov

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