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Proposition 4 – River

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-10

About This Grant

This program supports Water-related projects must align with Chapter 2 of Proposition 4, supporting Safe Drinking Water, Drought, Flood, and Water Resilience. All projects must comply with Section 91032 and must include at least one specific purpose outlined in Section 91032(b). Eligible efforts protect or restore rivers, wetlands, streams, lakes, or watersheds; improve the resilience of fish and wildlife; or enhance climate resilience, water supply, or water quality. Projects must also support at least one regional priority: improving the climate resiliency or protection of the Los Angeles River Watershed, or aligning with the ULART working group’s revitalization plan. Proposition 4 – River

Grant Summary

Proposition 4 – River is a Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy grant providing up to $13.8M for nonprofit, municipality, school district. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

environment & water

Eligibility

nonprofitmunicipalityschool districttribal government

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $13.8M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Proposition 4 – River from Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy before the deadline.
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Proposition 4 – River: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Proposition 4 – River?

Proposition 4 – River is offered by Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, school district, tribal government. It is available in CA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Proposition 4 – River provide?

Proposition 4 – River provides up to $13.8M per award from Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Proposition 4 – River deadline?

Proposition 4 – River accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Proposition 4 – River?

To apply for Proposition 4 – River, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy.

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