Grant Funding Opportunities
West Basin actively purses funding opportunities at the local, state and federal levels to offset the cost of their projects. The grants program has been extremely successful in partnering with its water purveyors as well as cities and organizations to leverage outside funding. Since 2005, West Basin has been successful in applying for and being awarded nearly $5 million for its various projects and programs. With the assistance of professional grant writers, West Basin has been able to submit competitive applications to various funding sources on behalf of ourselves, our partners and other organizations that request assistance.
Programs Currently Receiving Proposals
Community Partnering Program (CPP) - Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
The CPP provides sponsorships to non-profit community organizations, educational institutions, public agencies and professional associations for short and long-term water-related projects, events and activities.
Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) - Unites States Bureau of Reclamation
The WCFSP’s objective is to invite agricultural and municipal and industrial water user entities, States, local governments, universities, and non-profit organizations that have a connection with a Reclamation Project on projects/activities that make more efficient use of existing water supplies through water conservation and efficiency.
The primary purposes or four major components of the WCFSP are to:
- Assist in developing effective water management and conservation plans;
- Encourage and promote implementation of water efficiency measures;
- Demonstrate conservation technologies; and
- Promote and support water education and training.
Links to Funding Sources
California Department of Water Resources
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
State Water Resources Control Board
United States Bureau of Reclamation
Links to Propositions
Proposition 13 (2000) – Groundwater Storage and Groundwater Recharge
Proposition 40 (2002) – The California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act
Proposition 50 (2002) – Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act
Proposition 84 (2006) – The Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Bond Act
Proposition 1E (2006) – Disaster Preparedness and Flood Protection Bond Act
Need help finding available opportunities?
Contact West Basin’s Grant Coordinator to find out how West Basin can help you find funding for your project and how West Basin can assist in developing the application.
Leighanne Reeser
310.660.6225
leighanner@westbasin.org