San Diego River Conservancy Direct Grant Program

The San Diego River Conservancy Direct Grant Program provides funding for local assistance projects that further the purposes of the Conservancy's mission and enabling legislation. The program is open to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments. The funding source is state funding, and the funding method is reimbursement. The grant guidelines are available on the grantor's website. The program aims to support projects that align with the Conservancy's Strategic Plan Update 2018-2023 and other state-approved priorities and plans. Some of the key areas of focus include disadvantaged communities, environment and water, and parks and recreation. • Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments. • Eligible geographies include the San Diego River Watershed and Consortium Watersheds. • The total estimated available funding is $6,000,000. • The expected number of awards is dependent on the number of eligible applications received. • The estimated amount per award is also dependent on the number of eligible applications received. • A letter of intent is not required, and matched funding is not necessary.