Program
Resources
Total Funding
Funding Source
Maximum Award
Award Details
Grant is calculated at 35% of eligible construction costs up to $15 million per project.
Note: Planning grant funds under Prop 68 have been encumbered and are no longer available.
Funding may still be available for construction projects. Please reach out to the Water Recycling Funding Program directly to confirm prior to starting an application.
Eligibility
Local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations qualified to do business in California, Public Utilities, Federally and non-federally recognized Native American Tribes on the Native American Heritage Commission’s list, and Mutual water companies.
Eligible Activities
Eligible projects include recycled water treatment; recycled water storage, distribution, and pumping; groundwater recharge; indirect potable reuse; and surface water augmentation.
Duration
Notable Requirements
Water recycling construction projects must offset or augment state or local fresh water supplies.
Preferences
Eligible project capacity will be based on Recycled Water Market Assurances. A minimum of 50% of the eligible project capacity must serve Existing Users. Eligible component sizes or cost categories will be based on reasonable design criteria necessary to deliver the eligible project capacity. Costs associated with constructing pipelines or treatment capacity in excess of the eligible project capacity are ineligible for funding.
How to Apply
Apply online with FAAST (Financial Assistance Application Submittal Tool).