Proposition 1 - Assembly Bill 1471, Chapter 7
California's Proposition 1 authorized $7.545 billion in general obligation bonds for water projects, including $200 million in grant funds for multi-benefit storm water management projects. The Final Proposition 1 Storm Water Grant Program (SWGP) and Storm Water Resource Plan Guidelines were adopted during December 2015 and are now available for public review. Funding will be available for projects that contribute to improved storm water resources management, including resource plan development initiatives, storm water capture projects, treatment train facilities, and other forms of green infrastructure. The match requirements are 50 percent of total project costs.
Applicants must demonstrate their eligibility for funding through their ability to meet the following requirements:
- Help water infrastructure systems adapt to climate change
- Provide incentives throughout each watershed to encourage collaboration in managing water resources and setting regional priorities for water infrastructure
- Improve regional water self-reliance
Eligible applicants can include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Public agencies
- Non-profits (as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code)
- Tribes
- Mutual water companies
Eligible expenses include the following:
- In-kind services
- Planning, permitting, environmental compliance, design
- Property acquisition
- Project implementation
- Project effectiveness monitoring
- Education and outreach
Project Minimum and Maximum Grant (match = or >) totals are as follows:
- Planning Minimum: $100,000; Maximum: $500,000
- Implementation Minimum: $500,000; Maximum: $5,000,000
Funding will be dispersed as follows:
- Planning Round 1 - 2016 - up to $20,000,000
- Planning Round 2 - 2018 - not anticipated
- Implementation Round 1 - 2016 - up to $80,000,000
- Implementation Round 2 - 2018 - up to $86,000,000
How can GHD help?
We have experience with all aspects of developing storm water management projects, including the preparation of grant applications. Our team includes planners, permit specialists, engineers, contract specialists, and construction inspectors, who will ensure that every phase of your project is properly planned and managed. Our services include the following:
- Developing conceptual surface water management systems, feasibility studies, and permitting outlines for an overall approach for the surface water systems
- Preparing all necessary permits for surface water systems, including The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
- Preparing all design documents, including technical specifications, administrative specifications, bid documents, and contract documents, as well as performing bid tabulations and bid reviews during the bidding phase
- Overseeing construction to ensure that storm water systems are constructed in accordance with specifications, review submittals, and payment applications
- Provide assistance to the owner throughout construction
For more information, contact Jacquelyn England | jacquelyn.england@ghd.com | +1 707 540 9686.