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

The Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Consolidated Grant Program aims to fund high-impact projects that advance conservation, climate resilience, and access for all. The program prioritizes projects that directly benefit disadvantaged communities and vulnerable populations. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, public agencies, tribal governments, and state and federal entities. The program requires a matching funding requirement of 25%. The available funding is dependent on the current fiscal year, and the expected award announcement will be made upon board approval. • Eligible projects include those that deliver equitable, measurable benefits statewide, particularly in the areas of planning, implementation, acquisition, and stewardship & community access grants. • The program has a systematic funding framework that ensures effective and equitable grant making. • The funding source is primarily state-funded, with sources including Prop 4, Prop 68, Prop 1, and Prop 84. • The funding method is reimbursement-based, with advances possible in certain circumstances.