State grantCalifornia
California Watershed Protection Fund
Offered by Rose Foundation
- Who can apply
- Nonprofits, local governments, tribes and schools
- How much
- $10,000 – $40,000Maximum grant amount is $40,000; most grants expected to range between $10,000 and $30,000.
- By when
- Closed Oct 15Opens August 13, 2026Applications must be submitted by 5 PM PT on October 15, 2026.
Checked Oct 7, 2026
About this grant
The California Watershed Protection Fund supports projects that improve surface water quality and protect watersheds across California, funded through Clean Water Act settlement mitigation payments. Grants range from $10,000 to $30,000 typically, with a maximum of $40,000, and prioritize community-based water quality stewardship and environmental justice.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Applicants must be a 501(c)3 organization, fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)3, or a governmental or tribal entity. Non-profit colleges, universities, university clinics, and graduate programs are eligible. Projects must benefit surface water quality in eligible watersheds: San Francisco Bay Delta Watershed and Los Angeles watersheds (Los Angeles River, San Gabriel River, Dominguez Channel, Santa Clara River, San Pedro Bay). Applicants must demonstrate capacity and a strong track record of community-based water quality stewardship. Grants to individuals or for-profit businesses are not allowed.
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