Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 84 Grant Program

Purpose: The purpose of the BHC Prop 84 Grant Program is to provide funds for planning and capital improvement projects that benefit the Ballona Creek Watershed and BH UWC territory through either: Protecting or preventing contamination and degradation of coastal waters and watersheds; Protecting and restoring the natural habitat values of coastal waters and lands; or Promoting access to and enjoyment of the coastal resources of the state. The Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84) was approved by voters in November 2006. It added Division 43 (commencing Section 75001) to the Public Resources Code. Section 75060 of Chapter 7 authorizes 10,000,000 (ten million dollars) to the Baldwin Hills Conservancy for grants that provide protection of beaches, bays and coastal waters and watersheds, including projects to prevent contamination and degradation of coastal waters and watersheds, projects to protect and restore the natural habitat values of coastal waters and lands, and projects and expenditures to promote access to and enjoyment of the coastal resources of the state. All Proposition 84 grants funded by the Conservancy must be consistent with the adopted Baldwin Hills Park Master Plan for expansion of Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area and the priorities set forth in the Baldwin Hills Conservancy’s Summarized Strategic Plan. Proposed projects should seek to implement or expand on one or more of the following goals: Applications will be submitted in two phases: a Concept Proposal and a Full Application. It is strongly recommended that prospective applicants contact BH UWC staff and attend a grant workshop for a consultation prior to submitting a Concept Proposal. Eligible Applicants: State and Federal Entities Local Public Agencies Tribal Governments: Federally Recognized Native American Tribes; and Non-federally recognized California Native American Tribes listed on the California Tribal Consultation List maintained by the Native American Heritage Commission. Non-profit Organizations/Community-Based Organizations: U.S. Federal Income Tax-exempt organizations, 501(c) (3) designation or fiscally sponsored. Eligible Geographies: The jurisdictional territory extends approximately 70.2 square miles. Click here to see if your proposed project is within the service area: Map . Matching Funding: Matching funds are not required but will increase the competitiveness of the project application. Matching funds may include in‐kind staff services, operations and maintenance, volunteer support, and ongoing monitoring and assessment. Contributions may be in the form of money, property, or services and must be verifiable.

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