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Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1

Grantor:
Ocean Protection Council
Portal ID:
59151
Status:
Active
Open Date:
2/27/24 00:00
Opportunity Type:
  • Grant
Last Updated:
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Categories:

Details

Purpose:

Track 1 of the SB 1 SLR Adaptation Grant Program supports jurisdiction-wide and regional sea level rise planning across California’s coast and San Francisco Bay. Projects advance consistent, comprehensive SLR Adaptation Plans, apply statewide criteria, incorporate equitable community-informed planning, and prepare jurisdictions for future adaptation implementation and funding.

Description:

Track 1 of the SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program supports sea level rise (SLR) adaptation planning for jurisdictions at all stages of the planning process. Funding may support activities that contribute to or culminate in development of an SLR Adaptation Plan. To reflect the different planning frameworks across California’s coast and San Francisco Bay, eligible projects are organized into three categories:

Outer Coast Projects:

Outer Coast projects generally follow a phased planning process that precedes and supports a Local Coastal Program (LCP) update, where applicable. Eligible project types include:

  • Vulnerability Assessments
  • Community Visioning and Engagement Planning
  • Data/Information Gathering
  • Outer Coast SLR Adaptation Plans

San Francisco Bay Area Projects:

Bay Area projects align with the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC)’s Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP) and support development of Subregional Shoreline Adaptation Plans (SSAPs). The SSAP is the core project type for Bay Area jurisdictions. Eligible SSAP components include:

  • Element A: Planning Process
  • Element B: Existing Conditions
  • Element C: Vulnerability Assessment
  • Element D: Adaptation Strategies and Pathways
  • Element E: Land Use and Policy Plan
  • Element F: Implementation Plan and Funding Strategy
  • Element G: Project List

Sector-Specific Adaptation Plans:

Sector-Specific SLR Adaptation Plans provide a focused approach to addressing vulnerabilities within a particular sector or system and may be developed along the outer coast or in San Francisco Bay. These plans complement and build on broader jurisdiction-wide adaptation planning efforts. Eligible project type:

  • Sector-Specific SLR Adaptation Plan

All proposals must satisfy the applicable SLR Adaptation Criteria and requirements of the Track 1 Solicitation and should build on, rather than duplicate, previously completed work. Proposals that result in an Adaptation Plan, either through multiple planning activities or through a planning project alone, are encouraged.

Track 1 proposals are accepted through a rolling, non-competitive process, subject to available funding. Applicants proposing a Sector-Specific SLR Adaptation Plan must submit a Letter of Intent before submitting a full proposal.

A complementary SB 1 Technical Assistance Program provides application assistance to eligible applicants facing significant and imminent SLR threats along the California coast and San Francisco Bay shoreline. For more information, visit the SB 1 Funding webpage.

Keywords: sea level rise; SLR; climate change; adaptation; planning; coastal resilience

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Business
  • Nonprofit
  • Public Agency
  • Tribal Government

Applicants that are eligible to apply for this SB 1 Grant Program opportunity consist of local governments, regional governments, and federally recognized tribal governments. Organizations or consultants who apply on a government’s behalf may be considered, however, explicit support and collaboration between the organization and government must be provided within the application (via Letter of Commitment).

Important Dates

The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant.
Ongoing/Rolling
The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
Maximum of 2 years

Funding Details - Prod Migration Test

The total projected dollar amount of the grant.
$32,860,575.00
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.
$200,000.00 – $1,500,000.00
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
No
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 SB 1 Grant Program is part of California Climate Investments, which uses billions of Cap-and-Invest dollars to fund projects that reduce harmful emissions, protect public health, strengthen local economies, and support natural environments. With a strong focus on communities most impacted by pollution and limited access to resources, California Climate Investments helps build a more equitable and sustainable future.

Funded by GGRF and Prop 4.

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).
  • Reimbursement(s)

How to Apply

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

Resources

For questions about this grant, contact:
Megan Williams, 1-669-244-0917, OPC-SB1@resources.ca.gov

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