Active
Climate
Grant

Proposition 68 Water Recycling Funding

Ongoing
Total Funding
$72,000,000
Maximum Award
$15,000,000
Overview

To promote water recycling by providing technical and financial assistance to local agencies and other stakeholders in support of water recycling projects and research.

Funder

State Water Resources Control Board

Program

Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP)

Resources

Total Funding

$72 million was approved in 2018

Funding Source

State

Maximum Award

$15,000,000

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

See the Program Guidelines for details about grant funding awards..

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).

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