Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is offering grant funding through the Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance (DSCR) Program to repair, retrofit, and rehabilitate state‑jurisdictional dams that have a hazard classification of Significant, High, or Extremely High and are in need of remediation. Eligible applicants (non‑profits, public agencies, tribal governments) may receive up to 50 % cost‑share reduction in cases of extreme financial hardship. The program provides up to $228.2 million in total funding, with a performance period of two years, and projects must be located in California. • Eligible dams: California State Jurisdictional dams with “Significant” or higher downstream hazard classification. • Eligible applicants: Non‑profit entities, public agencies, and tribal governments that own or operate the dam and are in compliance with DWR’s safety program. • Funding: State‑funded advances and reimbursements; up to 50 % local match may be waived for extreme hardship. • Total funding pool: $228.2 million (award count dependent). • Project period: 2 years from award. • Application window opens September 2026; award announcement expected February 2026.