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From:Paulsen, Shaina
To:BOS
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Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: Is your project looking for funding? Info on IRWM grant opportunity
Date:Tuesday, August 2, 2022 9:27:37 AM
Attachments:Project_submittal Form_revision 3.2020_7292022.doc
Accessible Implementation Grant Proposal Solicitation Package.pdf
Accessible Integrated Regional Water Management Grant Program Guidelines.pdf
Please see Board Correspondence.
Shaina Paulsen
Associate Clerk of The Board
Butte County Administration
25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965
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From: Lisa Hunter <LHunter@countyofglenn.net>
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Subject: FW: Is your project looking for funding? Info on IRWM grant opportunity
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Please see message below relating to the upcoming Integrated Regional Water Management
(IRWM) grant funding opportunity. It’s a great time to consider if you have a project that is or could
be included in the IRWM Plan and would be a good fit for this round of funding.
Lisa Hunter
Glenn County
Water Resource Coordinator
(530) 934-6540 (office)
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Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 11:06 AM
To: BCWater <BCWaterFrontDeskHG@buttecounty.net>
Subject: Is your project looking for funding? Info on IRWM grant opportunity
Good Morning,
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released the Proposition 1, Round 2
Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP) to fund IRWM projects. Up to $1.2 Million is available
in the Northern Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional Water Management (NSV IRWM)
region and another $1.1 million is available to the Mountain Counties Funding Area portion
of the region. The NSV wants to know if your project is ready to receive funding. The
application will be due February 1, 2023 and projects will be considered for inclusion in the
funding application by the NSV TAC in September and by the NSV Board in October.
Please review the PSP and Guidelines (attached) to evaluate whether your project is a
good fit for this funding opportunity. If you’d like to have it considered for funding by the
NSV, please contact your County representative by September 2, 2022 and provide a brief
project description and estimated project budget. Eligible projects are listed in the
Guidelines document on pages 11-13.
If your project is not yet included in the NSV IRWM Plan, please complete the attached
application and send it to your County representative and to cbuck@buttecounty.net by
September 2, 2022. Reach out to your County rep if you have any questions.
The NSV TAC meets on September 21, 2022 and will be considering new projects to add to
the Plan and projects to recommend to the NSV Board to include in the application for
funding.
County Representatives:
Christina Buck, Butte County; cbuck@buttecounty.net
Lisa Hunter, Glenn County; lhunter@countyofglenn.net
Justin Jenson, Tehama County; jjenson@tcpw.ca.gov
Vacant, Colusa County; contact cbuck@buttecounty.net
Guadalupe Rivera, Sutter County; grivera@co.sutter.ca.us
Charleen Beard, Shasta County; cbeard@co.shasta.ca.us
Best,
Christina Buck
NSV IRWM TAC Chair
Christina R. Buck, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
Dept. of Water and Resource Conservation
Butte County
308 Nelson Avenue
Oroville, CA 95965-3302
ProposalSubmittalForm
Instructions
The proposal application is available at http://www.nsvwaterplan.org in the Library under
the “Project Submittal Forms” category.
Please save the file with a distinct file name that references the project name. When the
application is complete, please submit your documents to the following email or mailing
address:
bcwater@buttecounty.net (email) or;
Butte County Water and Resource Conservation, 308 Nelson Avenue, Oroville, CA 95965
An asterisk (*) indicates required fields (i.e., minimum information required for your
proposal to be considered in the NSV IRWMP project evaluation process).
Character limits include spaces.
Anticipated time to complete the application is at least an hour depending on the complexity
of your project.
Please fill in the fields and select all the check boxes that apply to your proposal.
Please read through the background and instructions before proposing a project for possible
inclusion in the Northern Sacramento Valley (NSV) Integrated Regional Water Management
Plan (IRWMP).
If you have questions, need additional information or need technical assistance please
contact your County Representative:
Christina Buck, Butte County; cbuck@buttecounty.net
Lisa Hunter, Glenn County; lhunter@countyofglenn.net
Justin Jenson, Tehama County; jjenson@tcpw.ca.gov
Vacant, Colusa County; contact cbuck@buttecounty.net
Guadalupe Rivera, Sutter County; grivera@co.sutter.ca.us
Charleen Beard, Shasta County; cbeard@co.shasta.ca.us
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ProposalSubmittalForm
New Proposal Submittal Agreement and Terms of Use
I understand and agree to the following:
1.I am duly authorized to represent the entity listed under Organization Information.
2. I have reviewed the Northern Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional Water Management Plan's
(NSV IRWMP's) Goals and Objectives and have determined that the submitted proposal will
meet one or more of the NSV IRWMP's Goals and Objectives.
3. My organization will provide a letter of support for the NSV IRWMP if any of my projects are
included in the NSV IRWMP. The letter of support and agreement with this New Proposal
Submittal Agreement and Terms of Use does not change my organization's existing legal rights,
obligations, or authorities. My organization may continue its own independent planning and
undertake efforts to secure project or program funding from any source. My organization will
support and participate in the NSV IRWMP for the duration of any projects funded through the
NSV IRWMP. My organization may withdraw from participation at any time in which it is not
involved with a project funded through the NSV IRWMP.
4. All proposals submitted to the NSV IRWM Board will be subject to review by the NSV IRWM
Board's Project Review Subcommittee, Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), and NSV IRWM
Board, the latter two of which are public processes. The IRWM Board's Project Review
Subcommittee and IRWM Board members will provide guidance and define criteria for the
process of proposal solicitation, compilation and review, identification of opportunities for
project integration, and project inclusion in the NSV IRWMP.
5. All NSV IRWMP proposals will be subject to public review. The proposal name, total cost,
organization name, objectives, phase, will be publicly viewable on the website.
6. All projects included in future NSV IRWMP grant applications are subject to budget revisions to
accommodate funding limitations in consultation with project proponents.
7. Submitting a project to the NSV IRWMP does not guarantee that it will be funded.
8. Not all submitted projects will be eligible or selected for future funding.
9. The NSV IRWM Board must comply with the State’s IRWM guidelines which can be found on the
Department of Water Resources website: https://water.ca.gov/Work-With-Us/Grants-And-
Loans/IRWM-Grant-Programs/Proposition-1. The NSV IRWM Board strongly encourages
proposal proponents to review these guidelines.
____________________________________________________________ _____
Your signature is required here in order for your application to be considered complete.
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ProposalSubmittalForm
Organization Information
1. Organization Name*:
2. Address (City, County, State, Zip Code)*:
3. Contact Individual*
a) Name:
b) Title:
c) Email:
d) Phone Number (include area code) :
4. Organization Type*
Public Agency
Nonprofit Organization
Tribe
Other:
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General Information
1. Project Name*:
2. Project Description* \[2000 characters max.\]
3. Describe the most important reason(s) why your organization is proposing this project for the
NSV IRWMP. * \[2000 characters max.\]
4. Current Project Phase*:
Concept
Feasibility Study
Planning
Environmental Documentation & CEQA
Permitting
Implementation / Construction
Maintenance
Monitoring
Other:
Additional space is available if you would like to further describe the current phase of the project.
\[1000 characters max.\]
5. Anticipated Project Start Date*: (mm/dd/yy)
If the Start Date given above was for a phase other than Implementation, how soon could
Implementation begin?
Explanation of anticipated project start date (optional) \[1000 character max\]
6. Anticipated Project Duration*: months
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Funding
1. Detailed project budget – include secured, pending, and needed funds*:
Budget Funding
PhaseCost Confidence Source of Match or Status of Notes
Estimate* of Cost Funds* Local Grant and (Please
Estimate* (Local, Funding Match describe
(please State, or Provided or Funds* the
indicate Federal) Available* (N/A, duration of
either: (%) Received, your
ballpark, Pending, anticipated
planning, Not-yet funding
design-level) Applied) and any
expiration
dates)
Concept
Feasibility
Study
Planning
Environmental
Documentation
& CEQA
Permitting
Implementation
/ Construction
Maintenance
Monitoring
Other
Total Cost
Estimate
2. Total funding amount potentially requested from a future IRWM implementation grant*:
3. How much total funding is needed or not yet secured (including the amount in item 2)?
Explain as necessary
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4. Does this project require real property acquisitions?*
Yes
No
Have all necessary lands or rights-of-way been acquired?*
Yes
No
If there is still property to be acquired for this project, is funding secured for the acquisition?*
Yes
No
Permitting
1. Which potential environmental review processes are (or may be) required for this project?
CEQA
NEPA
None
Not known
Who is (or would be) the lead agency on the NEPA process (if required)?
Who is (or would be) the lead agency on the CEQA process(if required)?
If CEQA or NEPA applies to the project, describe the status of the environmental review process
\[1000 characters max.\]:
2. Will additional permits be required to implement the project?
Yes
No
If yes, please name the permit(s) and their status \[1000 characters max.\]:
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Collaborative Partnerships
1. List all collaborators and the nature of collaboration (e.g., financial support, letter of support,
memorandum of understanding):
Name:
Nature of collaboration:
Name:
Nature of collaboration:
Name:
Nature of collaboration:
Name:
Nature of collaboration:
Name:
Nature of collaboration:
2. Describe how this project is integrated into existing local, watershed, groundwater basin,
storm water, or regional plans? \[1000 character max\]
3. Describe local and/or political support for this project. \[1000 character max\]
4. Would this project help to resolve a water-related conflict?
Yes
No
If yes, please describe the conflict and how the project would help to resolve it. \[1000 character
max\]
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Location
1. Project Location Description :
2. Site Address (if applicable) :
3. Mapped Location* (provide a map indicating the location of your project and/or indicate the
cities/towns and streams/watersheds encompassed by this project).
a) City(s) and/or Town(s):
b) Stream(s) and/or Watershed(s):
4. Is this project helping a Disadvantaged Community?
A map of DAC communities is available from this DWR mapping tool:
https://gis.water.ca.gov/app/dacs/
Yes
No
List the Disadvantaged Community(ies) helped by this project:
5. Counties benefitted by this project:
Butte
Colusa
Glenn
Shasta
Sutter
Tehama
Other
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Strategies and Benefits
1. NSV IRWMP Objectives addressed by the project*
Select the IRWMP Objective(s) that your project will address:
\[select all that apply\]
Water Supply Reliability
Document baseline conditions and trends for surface water and groundwater resources.
Adaptation to changes in the amount, intensity, timing, quality and variability of runoff and
recharge.
Quantify current and future water demands.
Maximize efficient utilization and reliability of surface and groundwater supplies in
coordination with local groundwater management plans (GMPs).
Coordinate and protect regional groundwater resources, consistent with locally developed
GMPs that monitor groundwater levels, groundwater quality, and inelastic land subsidence.
Develop regional water transfer guidelines to facilitate efficient management of water
supplies that recognize the NSV Region as having the first priority for use as feasible.
Protect existing and established surface water rights.
Honor and preserve area-of-origin statutory protections.
Protect existing and established regional Central Valley Project and State Water Project
water contract supplies.
Increase surface water storage and hydropower generation within the region.
Encourage energy efficiency in water distribution and treatment.
Develop and/or implement a regional drought preparedness strategy to minimize socio-
economic impacts.
Develop and improve water resources infrastructure to increase water supply reliability
within our region.
Develop, update, and implement GMPs through local jurisdictions.
If you think your project is in-line with this goal, but do not see an objective listed that your
project specifically addresses, please list the objective here \[1000 character max\]
Flood Protection and Planning
Develop and coordinate flood risk reduction plans and projects consistent with current law
and regulation to provide protection for agricultural, urban and rural communities.
Evaluate new flood control projects that have potential economic impacts on agricultural
land.
Develop and coordinate flood preparedness programs and alert systems for flood-prone
areas consistent with existing flood and hazard mitigation plans.
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Implement mutually beneficial flood risk reduction and floodplain ecosystem enhancement
programs and projects on a voluntary basis as feasible.
If you think your project is in-line with this goal, but do not see an objective listed that your
project specifically addresses, please list the objective here \[1000 character max\]
Water Quality Protection and Enhancement
Develop and improve infrastructure to meet state and federal standards for drinking water
quality.
Develop and improve infrastructure for wastewater collection, treatment, discharge and
reuse.
Meet state and federal standards for water quality in surface water bodies and groundwater
basins.
Minimize adverse water quality impacts from point sources to surface and groundwater.
Minimize adverse water quality impacts from non-point sources to surface and groundwater.
If you think your project is in-line with this goal, but do not see an objective listed that your
project specifically addresses, please list the objective here \[1000 character max\]
Identify the impaired water bodies and pollutants (303(d) listings) that this project addresses
\[for more information, see State Water Resources Control Board & Environmental Protection
Agency\]:
\[1000 character max.\]
Watershed Protection and Management
Aggressively manage invasive species within the watershed.
Integrate mutually beneficial agricultural production and habitat conservation programs and
projects that don’t redirect impact to neighbors.
Improve and protect riparian and fish habitat, and fish passage.
Implement healthy forest/foothill management activities that improve watersheds.
Encourage reforestation, tree planting and cover crops.
Protect wetlands that are critical to hydrologic function.
Integrate recreational opportunities within water resource programs and projects.
Evaluate habitat conservation and ecosystem improvement programs and projects that have
potential economic impacts on agricultural lands.
If you think your project is in-line with this goal, but do not see an objective listed that your
project specifically addresses, please list the objective here \[1000 character max\]
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Integrated Regional Water Management Sustainability
Preserve the autonomy of local governments, special districts, and Tribes.
Enhance communication and coordination among federal, state, Tribal, and local
governments, and other stakeholders.
Maintain a governance structure to update the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
(IRWMP) and support IRWMP project implementation.
Coordinate with neighboring IRWM regions to identify opportunities to enhance water
management.
Pursue funding opportunities to implement programs and projects consistent with the
IRWMP.
Coordinate IRWM activities with land-use planning.
If you think your project is in-line with this goal, but do not see an objective listed that your
project specifically addresses, please list the objective here \[1000 character max\]
Public Education and Information Dissemination
Conduct public education and outreach to promote IRWMP goals.
Develop and disseminate information to protect regional water supplies.
Disseminate information on flood risks, Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA's)
flood insurance rate maps (FIRM), and new FEMA policies.
Develop and disseminate water quality information throughout the region.
Develop and disseminate scientific information on aquatic, riparian, and watershed
resources.
If you think your project is in-line with this goal, but do not see an objective listed that your
project specifically addresses, please list the objective here \[1000 character max\]
2. Describe how your project addresses the NSV IRWM Objectives selected \[1000 characters
max.\]
3. Of the NSV IRWMP Goals and Objectives that your project would help to meet, which single
objectives are the primary and secondary objectives that should be used to classify your
project?
Primary Objective: \[1000 character max\]
Secondary Objective: \[1000 character max\]
Explain as necessary. \[1000 character max\]
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4. If applicable, describe how your project benefits the Disadvantaged Communities listed in the
Location section above. \[1000 character max.\]
5. Select the sensitive habitat types that your project benefits.
\[select all that apply\]
Riparian corridors
Perennial and intermittent streams
Wetlands
Lakes and ponds and adjacent shore habitat
Native grassland
Oak woodland
Areas used for ecological scientific study and research
Existing wildlife refuges and reserves
Habitats supporting rare, endangered, threatened or endemic species (as identified by
California Native Plant Society or State or Federal agencies)
6. If applicable, what water rights would your project exercise or protect? \[1000 character max.\]
7. Describe how the project addresses system vulnerabilities or helps the region’s water
management system adapt to potential effects of climate change on the region (i.e. changes in
amount, timing, intensity, quality and variability of runoff and recharge)? \[1000 character
max.\]
8. If applicable, describe how the project design has considered reduced greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions as compared to project alternatives? \[1000 character max.\]
9. Will this project help the IRWM region reduce GHG emissions over the 20-year planning
horizon?
Yes
No
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10. NSV IRWM Resource Management Strategies*
The Department of Water Resources requires the NSV IRWMP consider the following Resource
Management Strategies in order to encourage diversification of water management approaches.
Resource Management Strategies are listed in the California Water Plan Update 2013 and are
included in the NSV IRWM Plan Appendix N \[select all that apply\]
a) Reduce Water Demand
Agricultural Water Use Efficiency
Urban Water Use Efficiency
b) Improve Operational Efficiency and Transfers
Conveyance – Delta
Conveyance – Regional/Local
System Reoperation
Water Transfers
c) Increase Water Supply
Conjunctive Management & Groundwater
Desalination—Brackish & Seawater
Precipitation Enhancement
Recycled Municipal Water
Surface Storage -CALFED
Surface Storage – Regional/Local
d) Improve Water Quality
Drinking Water Treatment and Distribution
Groundwater/Aquifer Remediation
Matching Quality to Use
Pollution Prevention
Salt and Salinity Management
Urban Stormwater Runoff Management
e) Improve Flood Management
Flood Management
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f) Practice Resource Stewardship
Agricultural Lands Stewardship
Ecosystem Restoration
Forest Management
Land Use Planning & Management
Recharge Areas Protection
Sediment Management
Watershed Management
g) People & Water
Economic Incentives (Loans, Grants and Water Pricing)
Outreach and Engagement
Water and Culture
Water-Dependent Recreation
h) Other Strategies
Crop Idling
Dew vaporization
Fog Collection
Irrigated Land Retirement
Rainfed Agriculture
Waterbag Transport
11.Statewide Priorities*
Statewide priorities are listed in the State’s 2019 IRWM Grant Program Guidelines, Table 1
available on the NSV IRWM website: https://nsvwaterplan.org/mdocs-posts/2019-irwm-grant-
program-guidelines/. \[select all that apply\]
1. Make Conservation a California Way of Life
Building on current water conservation efforts and promoting the innovation of new systems
for increased water conservation
Expand agricultural and urban water conservation and efficiency to exceed SB-X7-7 targets
Provide funding for conservation and efficiency
Increase water sector energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction capacity
Promote local urban conservation ordinances and programs
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2. Increase Regional Self-Reliance and Integrated Water Management Across All Levels of Government
Ensure water security at the local level, where individual government efforts integrate into
one combined regional commitment where the sum becomes greater than any single piece
Support and expand funding for Integrated Water Management planning and projects
Improve land use and water alignment
Provide assistance to disadvantaged communities
Encourage State focus on projects with multiple benefits such as flood protection,
groundwater recharge, water quality, conjunctive use, etc.
Increase the use of recycled water
3. Achieve the Co-Equal Goals for the Delta
This action is directed towards State and federal agencies; however, consideration will be
afforded to eligible local or regional projects that also support achieving the co-equal goals
providing a more reliable water supply for California and to protect, restore, and enhance the
Delta ecosystem
4. Protect and Restore Important Ecosystems
Continue protecting and restoring the resiliency of our ecosystems to support fish and
wildlife populations, improve water quality, and restore natural system functions
Restore key mountain meadow habitat
Manage headwaters for multiple benefits
Protect key habitat of the Salton Sea through local partnership
Restore coastal watersheds
Continue restoration efforts in the Lake Tahoe Basin
Continue restoration efforts in the Klamath Basin
Water for wetlands and waterfowl
Eliminate barriers to fish migration
Assess fish passage at large dams
Enhance water flows in stream systems statewide
5. Manage and Prepare for Dry Periods
Effectively manage water resources through all hydrologic conditions to reduce impacts of
shortages and lessen costs of state response actions. Secure more reliable water supplies and
consequently improve drought preparedness and make California’s water system more resilient.
Revise operations to respond to extreme conditions
Encourage healthy soils
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6. Expand Water Storage Capacity and Improve Groundwater Management
Increase water storage for widespread public and environmental benefits, especially in
increasingly dry years and better manage our groundwater to reduce overdraft
Provide essential data to enable Sustainable Groundwater Management
Support funding partnerships for storage projects
Improve Sustainable Groundwater Management
Support distributed groundwater storage
Increase statewide groundwater recharge
Accelerate clean-up of contaminated groundwater and prevent future contamination
7. Provide Safe Water for All Communities
Provide all Californians the right to safe, clean, affordable and accessible water adequate for
human consumption, cooking, and sanitary purposes
Consolidate water quality programs
Provide funding assistance for vulnerable communities
Manage the supply status of community water systems
Additionally, as required by Water Code §10545, in areas that have nitrate, arsenic,
perchlorate, or hexavalent chromium contamination, consideration will be given to grant
proposals that included projects that help address the impacts caused by nitrate, arsenic,
perchlorate, or hexavalent chromium contamination, including projects that provide safe
drinking water to small disadvantaged communities.
8. Increase Flood Protection
Collaboratively plan for integrated flood and water management systems, and implement
flood projects that protect public safety, increase water supply reliability, conserve farmlands,
and restore ecosystems
Improve access to emergency funds
Better coordinate flood response operations
Prioritize funding to reduce flood risk and improve flood response
Encourage flood projects that plan for climate change and achieve multiple benefits
9. Increase Operational and Regulatory Efficiency
This action is directed towards State and federal agencies; however, consideration will be
afforded to eligible local or regional projects that also support increased operational (efficiency)
of the State Water Project or Central Valley Project
10. Identify Sustainable and Integrated Financing Opportunities
This action is directed towards State agencies and the legislature
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F OREWORD
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is administering the Round 2 Integrated Regional
Water Management (IRWM) Implementation Grant solicitation using funds authorized by the Water
Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1). This Proposal Solicitation
Package (PSP) describes eligibility requirements, application instructions, and application review and
scoring criteria. This document is not a standalone document, and the applicant will need to refer to the
2022 IRWM Grant Program Guidelines (2022 Guidelines) for additional information.
Grant Program Website
Pertinent information about the IRWM Grant Program, including this document and the 2022 Guidelines,
can be found here: https://water.ca.gov/Work-With-Us/Grants-And-Loans/IRWM-Grant-Programs
Mailing List
In addition to the website, DWR will distribute information via e-mail. If you are not already on the IRWM
https://water.ca.gov/Work-With-Us/Grants-And-
contact list and wish to be placed on it, please visit here:
Loans/IRWM-Grant-Programs
Contact Information
For questions about this document or other technical issues, please contact DWR’s Financial Assistance
Branch at (916) 651-9613 or by e-mail at: DWR_IRWM@water.ca.gov.
For questions and assistance regarding DWR’s Grant Review and Tracking System (GRanTS), please
.
contact the GRanTS Administration Team at (888) 907-4267 or grantsadmin@water.ca.gov
Grant Agreement
All applicants that are awarded funding will be required to sign a grant agreement with DWR. The
template for the Round 2 IRWM Grant Solicitation agreement can be found here:
https://water.ca.gov/Work-With-Us/Grants-And-Loans/IRWM-Grant-Programs/Proposition-
1/Implementation-Grants. Note that the agreement template is subject to change prior to agreement
execution.
Application Deadline
Application deadlines will be posted on DWR’s website here: https://water.ca.gov/Work-With-Us/Grants-
And-Loans/IRWM-Grant-Programs/Proposition-1/Implementation-Grants
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C ONTENTS
TOPIC PAGE #
Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 5
II. ELIGIBILITY ............................................................................................................................ 5
A. Eligible Grant Applicants ......................................................................................................... 5
B. Eligible Project Types ............................................................................................................. 6
C.Additional Proposal and Project EligibilityRequirements...............................................................6
III. FUNDING ............................................................................................................................ 10
A. Local Cost Share .................................................................................................................. 12
B. Reimbursement Date ............................................................................................................ 12
C. Grant Reimbursement Limitations .......................................................................................... 12
D. Disadvantaged Community Benefits ....................................................................................... 12
E. Economically Distressed Area ................................................................................................ 13
IV. SOLICITATION SCHEDULE ...................................................................................................... 14
V. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................... 14
A. Solicitation Process .............................................................................................................. 14
B. How to Submit Application .................................................................................................... 15
1. Electronic Submittal ......................................................................................................... 15
2. Grant Application Questions ............................................................................................... 17
3. Attachment Instructions .................................................................................................... 23
VI. APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS ............................................................................................. 28
A. Funding Areas requesting an amount not exceeding available funding ......................................... 29
B. Funding Areas requesting an amount exceeding available funding ............................................... 29
VII. AWARD PROCESS ............................................................................................................... 29
VIII. AGREEMENT EXECUTION .................................................................................................... 29
EXHIBIT A – Additional Proposal and Project Eligibility Requirements .................................... 34
EXHIBIT B –Work Plan............................................................................................................35
EXHIBIT C – Budget ................................................................................................................. 40
EXHIBIT D – Schedule .............................................................................................................. 45
EXHIBIT E – Advanced Payment .............................................................................................. 47
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T ABLES
TABLE TITLE PAGE #
TABLE 1 – IRWM IMPLEMENTATION GRANT ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST .................................................. 7
TABLE 2 – PROPOSITION 1 IRWM IMPLEMENTATION GRANT FUNDING ............................................... 11
TABLE 3 – GRANT APPLICATION OUTLINE ...................................................................................... 17
TABLE 4 – SCORING CRITERIA ..................................................................................................... 30
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I NTRODUCTION
The Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Grant Program is designed to encourage integrated
regional management of water resources and provide funding for projects that support integrated water
management planning and implementation. This Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP) works in conjunction
with the 2022 IRWM Grant Program Guidelines (2022 Guidelines) to disburse Round 2 Implementation
grant funding under the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition
1). Prospective applicants should read this PSP and the 2022 Guidelines to ensure that the submitted
documents will meet the grant program requirements. The 2022 Guidelines are posted on the DWR IRWM
Grant Program website at the link listed in the Foreword.
Definitions of acronyms, abbreviations, and other terms commonly used throughout this PSP are provided
in the 2022 Guidelines.
E LIGIBILITY
To be eligible for IRWM grant funding, all applicable eligibility criteria outlined in Section II of the 2022
Guidelines and summarized below must be met. Additional eligibility requirements that apply specifically
to this solicitation are listed in Section II.C (Additional Proposal and Project Eligibility Requirements) of
this PSP. A comprehensive eligibility checklist is provided in Table 1 (below) as a reference for applicants.
A. Eligible Grant Applicants
A grant applicant is the entity submitting the grant application. Entities that are eligible to submit an
application under this PSP are listed below and further defined in the 2022 Guidelines, Section II.A and
Appendix B:
Public agencies
501(c)(3) Non-profit organizations
Public utilities
Federally recognized Indian Tribes
California State Indian Tribes listed on the Native American Heritage Commission’s California
Tribal Consultation List
Mutual water companies
For the purposes of this PSP, federally recognized Indian Tribes and California State Indian Tribes
listed on the Native American Heritage Commission’s California Tribal Consultation List are collectively
referred to as “Tribe” or “Tribes.”
An eligible grant applicant will apply on behalf of a specific IRWM region(s). No more than one
application will be accepted per IRWM region in each Funding Area; however, application(s) may be
submitted on behalf of multiple IRWM regions within a Funding Area. In addition, the IRWM region(s)
must have been accepted into the IRWM Grant Program through DWR’s Region Acceptance Process
(RAP). A list of accepted regions can be found at the following link: https://water.ca.gov/Work-With-
Us/Grants-And-Loans/IRWM-Grant-Programs/Plan-Review-Process
If an application is successful, the eligible grant applicant will then enter into an agreement with the
State. Local Project Sponsors are generally any stakeholders responsible for implementing a project
within an application and must meet the same eligibility requirements as the grant applicant.
Eligibility requirements are listed in Table 1: IRWM Implementation Grant Eligibility Checklist.
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B. Eligible Project Types
Details on eligible project types are provided in Section II.C of the 2022 Guidelines.
All projects must also be compliant with the State General Obligation Bond Law in order to be
eligible for grant funding.
For the purposes of this PSP, “project” refers to all planning, design, engineering, acquisition of
real property interests, construction and related activities undertaken to implement a discrete
action to be funded under this Program.
C. Additional Proposal and Project Eligibility Requirements
Throughout this PSP, all projects (or a single project) submitted in a single application are
collectively referred to as a proposal. Proposal and project eligibility requirements that are not
included in the 2022 Guidelines and are specific to this solicitation are detailed in Table 1: IRWM
Implementation Grant Eligibility Checklist and EXHIBIT A – Additional Proposal and Project
Eligibility Requirements.
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NA)
or
Criteria
Met (Yes,
No,
Section II.B.
Section V.B.3
Section II.A. & Section II.B. & Section II.B. & Section II.B. & Section II.B. &
2022 Guidelines
2022 Guidelines 2022 Guidelines 2022 Guidelines 2022 Guidelines 2022 Guidelines
2022 Guidelines,
PSP Section V.B.3
PSP Section V.B.3PSP Section V.B.3PSP Section V.B.3PSP Section V.B.3PSP Section V.B.3
Section II.B. & PSP
Additional Details
certification form.certification form and include certification form and include certification form and include certification form and indicate if certification form and include the
certification form and
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certifies regarding Groundwater
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self
Required Documentation
None. DWR to verify.Complete the selfinclude the date of adoption for each LPS.Complete the selfComplete the the date of plan verification and details for each LPS.Complete the selfthe
date of plan verification and details for each LPS.Complete the selfsurface diversion submittal dates for each LPS.Complete the selfthe agency selfManagement Plans or the project does
not affect groundwater for each LPS.Complete the selfname of monitoring entities.
1
1
1
1
Compliance
Compliance
Compliance
1
Compliance
Eligibility Criteria
Compliance
Has the IRWM region been accepted into the IRWM Grant Program through the Region Acceptance Process?Has the region and local project sponsors (LPS) adopted an IRWM planthat meets 2016
IRWM Plan Standards to DWR for review prior to application submittal?Is the applicant an Eligible Applicant for Proposition 1 funding?Urban Water Management Agricultural Water Management
and Measurement Surface Water Diverter Groundwater Management CASGEM
Eligibility
Criteria Type
Applicant EligibilityApplicant
Applicant Eligibility
Applicant EligibilityApplicant EligibilityApplicant EligibilityApplicant EligibilityApplicant Eligibility
TABLE 1: IRWM Implementation Grant Eligibility Checklist
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NA)
or
Local
same
Utilize
Project
Criteria
for each Sponsor
checklist as above
Met (Yes,
No,
Section
V.B.3
Guidelines
Guidelines,
Exhibit AExhibit A
Exhibit A
Section II.B
Section II.C, Section II.C,
2022 Guidelines
See specific Section II.C &
2022 Guidelines 2022
PSP Section II.B
2022
2022 Guidelines,
PSP Section II.C,
II.C & PSP
Section II.C. & PSP Section II.C. & PSP
Additional Details
Section II.B, Section
requirements above
.
same
reliance
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reliance
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certification form.certification form.
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Required Documentation
complete grant application.
Applicant to complete grant application. Indicate which project(s) in proposal address risk from Climate Change
Each Local Project Sponsor must meet the eligibility requirements as the applicant.Applicant to Indicate how a project(s) in the proposal contributes to regional water self(reduces reliance
on the delta).ORProvide explanation why the proposal does not need to contribute to regional water selfApplicant to complete grant application.Indicate how a project(s) in proposal
addresses AB 1249 contaminantsORProvide explanation why the proposal does not include that kind of project(sComplete selfComplete self
Complete the grant application
been identified,
eligibility reliance?
16727?
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TABLE 1: IRWM Implementation Grant Eligibility Checklist (cont.)
ve
Eligibility Criteria
been incorporated into an
applicable
ss existing contamination?
useful life consistent with
Does each Local Project Sponsor meet all requirements?Does the proposal address risk from Climate Change?For regions where nitrate, arsenic, perchlorate, or hexavalent chromium contamination
(AB 1249 contaminants) hadoes the proposal include a project(s) to addreIf applicable, does the project have a Government Code If the project is a stormwater and/or dry weather runoff
capture project, is it included in a Stormwater Resource Plan (or functionally equivalent plan) that hasIRWM Plan, if applicable?
Does the proposal contribute to regional water selfIs the project an eligible project type?
EligibilityEligibility
Eligibility
Proposal
Eligibility
Criteria Type
Project EligibilityProject Eligibility
Project Eligibility
Proposal
Proposal
Local Project Sponsor
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NA)
or
Criteria
Met (Yes,
No,
VIII
Exhibit A
PSP Exhibit A
Section V.B.3
2022 Guidelines 2022 Guidelines
PSP Section II.C, Section II.B, PSP
Section II.B & PSP
Additional Details
Section II.B, Section
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Required Documentation
certification form.
certification form.
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Sustainability Agency
Eligibility Criteria
project included in an IRWM Plan
the
Will the project be complete, includingproject closeout and retention, by December 31, 202
The project must have a quantified primary benefit that addresses the critical water management needs of the Region unless the project is a Decision Support Tool.If the project affects
high or medium priority basin, does have the support of the local Groundwater (GSA) or agency responsible for implementing an Alternative PlanIs that is consistent with the 2016 IRWM
Plan Standards?
Criteria Type
1) Eligibility Criteria compliance required only if applicable to the Grantee or Local Project Sponsor.
Project EligibilityProject Eligibility
Project EligibilityProject Eligibility
TABLE 1: IRWM Implementation Grant Eligibility Checklist (cont.)
NOTES
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F UNDING
Proposition 1 authorized $510 million for DWR to award IRWM grants, with specified allocations to 12
Funding Areas in California (Water Code §79744). Of the $510 million, $25.5 million (5%) is designated
for DWR’s grant administration costs, $15.3 million (3%) is designated for DWR’s planning and monitoring
costs, and $10.2 million (2%) is designated for other State costs (issuance of bonds). Previously awarded
funds include $4.2 million for Planning Grants, $51.7 million for DAC Involvement Grants, and $211.06
million for Implementation Grants.
As required by legislation (Water Code §79742(d)), at least 10% of authorized funds ($51 million) will be
reserved for projects that directly benefit Disadvantaged Communities, with the minimum 10%
requirement applied to each Funding Area.
This PSP is applicable to the Round 2 Implementation Grant solicitation, which will award approximately
$192 million in grant funds. This is the final solicitation of the Proposition 1 IRWM grant funding. Table 2
provides a complete breakdown of this funding allocation.
DWR will solicit proposals to award funding on a competitive basis in two funding categories:
DAC Implementation Project Fund: DAC Implementation Projects include only those projects that
provide at least 75% of their primary benefit directly to a DAC. See Appendix E of the 2022 Guidelines
for information on how to determine if a community is a DAC. Funding awarded under this category
will count toward the 10% minimum required per Funding Area to be awarded to implementation
projects that directly benefit a DAC.
General Implementation Project Fund: General Implementation Projects include all other eligible
implementation projects.
Every project within a proposal must fall within one of the two funding categories described above. At the
time of application, applicants should select a single funding category they would like each project to be
considered under. Projects that qualify as a DAC Implementation Project (i.e., projects that provide at least
75% of their primary benefit directly to a DAC) may be funded from the General Implementation Project Fund
if DAC Implementation funds are completely utilized.
The maximum amount of funds awarded through Proposition 1 for any single Funding Area cannot exceed
the values shown in Table 2. However, additional funds may become available due to project changes in
Round 1 Implementation grant agreements. This may occur if project(s) fail to meet the CEQA
placeholder requirement, or due to project schedule delays and other unforeseen reasons. Table 2 will be
posted on the Program website and will be updated by DWR as necessary, followed by e-mail
announcements of the changes. Due to anticipated demand for funding and the limited amount of funding
available, individual applicants may receive less than the full amount requested.
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2
11
202
2
3
May
$7,420,000 $1,677,458 $8,278,248 $5,515,808 $7,075,765 $5,054,612
$22,750,000 $17,604,400 $34,300,000 $22,963,572 $20,422,386 $14,487,010
Column J
Funds
General
Round 2
$193,071,219
$167,549,259
in
Implementation
$-
$ -
3
$300,000 $845,000
Round 2
$1,060,000 $6,500,000 $2,150,000 $6,370,000 $4,095,000 $1,570,000 $1,169,460 $1,462,500
Column I
Available Funds
$25,521,960
DAC Funds
Total
Implementation
appropriations.
$8,561,102 $7,075,765 $3,961,482
.
$11,130,000 $22,750,000 $12,214,482 $34,300,000 $20,886,428 $15,776,264 $23,908,320 $13,206,627 $10,793,162
Round 1
Column H
$184,563,632
General Funds
Implementation
$-
Grant Agreements
$787,500 $455,000
$1,590,000 $2,150,000 $3,430,000 $2,205,000 $3,680,000 $3,700,000 $2,800,000 $3,400,000 $1,280,540
Round 1
$25,478,040
DAC Funds
Column G
Implementation
$7,863,265 $4,416,482
$12,720,000 $22,750,000 $14,364,482 $37,730,000 $23,091,428 $19,456,264 $27,608,320 $16,006,627 $11,961,102 $12,073,702
Round 1
Column F
Grant Total
$210,041,672
Previous Grant Awards
Implementation
based on the amendments to Round 1
change
DAC
Column E
$2,650,000 $6,500,000 $4,300,000 $9,800,000 $6,300,000 $5,551,350 $3,700,000 $3,100,000 $3,400,000 $2,450,000 $2,636,488 $1,300,000
Involvement
$51,687,838
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$ $ $
$83,906
Grant
$281,118 $250,000 $250,000 $314,222 $215,125 $751,888 $841,030
Column D
Planning
$1,211,982
$4,199,271
1
categories.
Column C
$2,650,000 $6,500,000 $4,300,000 $9,800,000 $6,300,000 $5,250,000 $3,700,000 $3,100,000 $3,400,000 $2,450,000 $2,250,000 $1,300,000
State Costs
$51,000,000
Column B
$26,500,000 $65,000,000 $43,000,000 $98,000,000 $63,000,000 $52,500,000 $37,000,000 $31,000,000 $34,000,000 $24,500,000 $22,500,000 $13,000,000
Allocation
Proposition 1
$510,000,000
fund amounts reflect the data as of the date of PSP release and may
Total
vailable
Includes State Administration (5%); Program Planning and Monitoring (3%); and Bond Costs (2%). Subject to change depending on future budgetASee PSP, Section III for definition of funding
Column A
Angeles
TABLE 2: Proposition 1 IRWM Implementation Grant Funding NOTE:
Funding Area
North CoastSan Francisco BayCentral CoastLos Santa AnaSan DiegoSacramento RiverSan Joaquin RiverTulare/KernNorth/South LahontanColorado RiverMountain Counties
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A. Local Cost Share
Proposition 1 requires a minimum cost share of 50% of the total project costs (Water Code
§79742(C)). Applicants must demonstrate that on average a minimum of 50% of the total project
costs in each proposal will be paid for with non-State funds. Grant administration costs are not
included in the calculation of total project costs; however, administration costs for individual projects
are included in total project costs. Costs incurred after January 1, 2015 (the effective date of
Proposition 1) can be used as local cost share; in-kind services may also be used for local cost
share.
An applicant may request the local cost share requirement be waived or reduced for projects that
directly benefit one or more DACs and/or Economically Distressed Areas (EDAs). Appendices E and F
in the 2022 Guidelines provide details regarding what documentation must be submitted to support
DACs and/or EDAs determination. To determine if a cost share waiver applies, DWR will review and
evaluate documentation submitted in the application supporting the DAC/EDA project benefit area
claimed (Table 3: Grant Application Questions and Attachment 5). Decision support tools may be
eligible for cost share waivers based on the percentage of described potential water-related benefits to
a DAC and/or EDA. For example, if a decision support tool will contribute to the design or operation of
an implementation project, planned or potential quantitative benefits may also be used to qualify for a
cost share waiver. Project benefits may be claimed based on either population or geographic area. If
documentation submitted is reasonable, cost share waivers will be determined as follows:
Percent (%) Cost
DAC/EDA
Share Required
Benefit
75% - 100%: 0%
50% - 74%: 12.5%
25% - 49%: 25%
Less than 50%
25%:
B. Reimbursement Date
For this grant solicitation, costs incurred after the Final Award date will be eligible for reimbursement.
This date may be different for each Funding Area as discussed in the solicitation schedule below.
Reimbursable costs are defined in Appendix B of the 2022 Guidelines.
C. Grant Reimbursement Limitations
Travel is only a reimbursable expense for projects providing at least 75% of benefits to DACs, EDAs,
and/or Tribes (based on population or geographic area). Only ground transportation and lodging are
eligible for grant reimbursement; per diem costs will not be eligible for grant reimbursement. DWR
approval is required prior to travel outside of the IRWM region.
D. Disadvantaged Community Benefits
Waivers and exemptions are available for projects that provide a direct water-related benefit (i.e., water
supply, water quality, flood management, etc.) to a DAC. DWR will use information provided in the
grant application to evaluate the application and determine the following:
Eligibility for funding under the DAC Implementation Project category (“Funding” on page 10)
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Eligibility for full or partial waiver(s) of required cost share (“Local Cost Share” on page 12)
Eligibility of travel expenses (“Grant Reimbursement Limitations” on page 12)
DWR strongly recommends that applicants consult Appendix E of the 2022 Guidelines to determine if
the project benefit area includes a DAC. DACs should be defined using the most recent Median
Household Income (MHI) data available. The project benefit area (by population or geographic area) is
determined by the area receiving the primary benefit from the project, not by the physical location of
the project. The primary benefit must be a quantified direct benefit of the project (unless the project
is a Decision Support Tool, in which case potential benefits are acceptable). Applicants should ensure
the description of the DAC is adequate for DWR to determine whether the communities meet the
definition of a DAC.
Applicants must provide the following information for each project claiming benefits to a DAC:
Percentage of the project’s primary water-related benefit (by population or geographic area)
provided directly to a DAC.
Information that supports that the project benefits a DAC(s), such as a map or shapefile
that shows the project benefit area and the location of the DAC(s) receiving the benefit.
Information supporting that the community is a DAC such as the average MHI. Where the lack of
representative census data that adequately represents the community can be documented,
alternative studies (older census data, local income surveys, a subset of a block group, older
American Community Survey (ACS) data, etc.) may be submitted in the Attachment 5. Include
justification for the use of alternate data.
To determine the MHI for DACs, applicants may use a single type of census geography or
combinations of census geographies that best represent the DAC.
For the applicants with GIS capability, the GIS data files used within the DAC mapping tool are
available to download and use; see the link provided in Foreword. These GIS files will allow applicants
to combine project area shape files with DAC data layers. This will help applicants show the extent of
overlap or project areas with DACs.
Please note that the American Community Survey (ACS) of the U. S. Census provides a dataset than
can be used as a source to estimate a community’s MHI. The most recent and comprehensive data
available for this solicitation is for the 5-year period of 2016-2020. The ACS data gives estimates of
MHI for different census geographies, such as for states, counties, census places (incorporated cities
and unincorporated towns), census tracts, and census block groups. For additional information on the
ACS or other methods for determining MHI, see the link listed in Proposition 1 IRWM Guidelines,
Appendix A.
E. Economically Distressed Area
There are several benefits to projects that provide a direct water-related benefit (i.e., water supply,
water quality, flood management, etc.) to an EDA. DWR will use the information in the grant
application to evaluate the application and to determine the following:
Eligibility for full or partial waiver(s) of required cost share (“Local Cost Share” on page 12)
Eligibility of travel expenses (“Grant Reimbursement Limitations” on page 12)
DWR strongly recommends that applicants consult Guidelines, Appendix F, to determine if the
project benefit area includes an EDA. Applicants should ensure the description of the EDA is
adequate for DWR to determine whether the community meets the definition. Applicants must
provide the following information for each project claiming benefits to an EDA(s):
Percentage of the project’s primary water related benefit (by population or geography) provided
directly to an EDA.
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Include information that supports the project benefits an EDA(s), such as a map or shapefile that
shows the project benefit area and the location of the EDA(s) receiving the benefit.
Where the lack of representative census data that adequately represents the community can be
documented, alternative studies (local income surveys, a subset of a block group, etc.) may be
substituted in Attachment 5.
In determining the MHI for EDAs, applicants may use a single type of census geography or
combinations of census geographies that best represent the EDA.
For the applicants with GIS capability, the GIS data files used within the EDA mapping tool are
available to download and use; see the link provided in the Foreword. These GIS files will allow
applicants to combine project area shape files with EDA data layers. This will help applicants show the
extent of overlap or project areas with EDA.
S OLICITATION S CHEDULE
The schedule for this solicitation is posted on the DWR website (listed in the Foreword). Updates may
also be distributed through e-mail announcements. For parties that are not currently subscribed to the
IRWM mailing list and wish to receive updates on the IRWM Grant Program via email, please visit the
Program website to sign up.
A PPLICATION I NSTRUCTIONS
This section provides instructions for preparing and submitting a grant application. It is important that
applicants follow the Application Instructions to ensure that their application will address all requirements.
Applicants are reminded that once the application has been submitted to DWR, any privacy rights, as well
as other confidentiality protections afforded by law with respect to the application, will be waived. DWR
will not knowingly disclose information related to Native American sacred places per Government Code
section 6254(r).
A. Solicitation Process
DWR has implemented a streamlined application process for certain eligible applicants. Applications that
satisfy both of the following requirements will not be scored by DWR: 1) the relevant Funding Area must
provide written assurance that its funding request will not exceed the available funding (these Funding
Areas will hereafter be referred to as cooperative Funding Areas), and 2) the applicant must submit
documentation verifying that projects included in the proposal were vetted and selected via a competitive
process that conforms to the requirements of Proposition 1 for project selection processes. For the purposes
of this solicitation, DWR is categorizing Funding Areas into two groups: 1) Funding Areas that provide
written assurance that their funding request will not exceed the available funding (see Table 2 for available
funds) will hereafter be referred to as ”Cooperative Funding Areas” and 2) Funding Areas that request more
funding than is available to them will be referred to as ”Competitive Funding Areas.”
Deadlines:
This solicitation process consists of two application deadlines. Funding Areas may choose to apply by either
of the application deadlines. All Regions within a Funding Area must submit their applications by the same
deadline. However, DWR may allow Regions within the Cooperative Funding Area to submit applications by
different deadlines
Application:
Each applicant must submit a complete application on-line using DWR’s Grants Review and Tracking
System (GRanTS) on behalf of the IRWM region(s) and/or Funding Area. See Section V.B. of this PSP for
more information on how to submit an application. The application consists of sections or “Tabs” as
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outlined in Table 3: Grant Application Outline, which is provided as a guide for the applicants to ensure
that they have submitted the required information for a complete application.
All applications from IRWM Regions within Competitive Funding Areas will be scored according to the
scoring criteria detailed in Table 4 – Scoring Criteria.
Applications from Regions in Cooperative Funding Areas will not be scored by DWR if the applicant is able
to submit documentation verifying that all projects included in the proposal were vetted and selected via
a competitive process that conforms to Proposition 1’s project selection process requirements. These
Regions must use Attachment 7 to demonstrate these requirements have been met. If an IRWM Region’s
selection process does not conform to the Proposition 1 requirements, the proposal will be scored using
the scoring criteria detailed in Table 4 – Scoring Criteria, even if that IRWM Region is in a Cooperative
Funding Area and a full application will be requested during the completeness and eligibility review.
B.How to Submit Application
1. Electronic Submittal
Applicants must submit the required attachments using DWR’s GRanTS electronic submittal tool.
GRanTS can only be accessed with Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. The online GRanTS
application can be found at the following link:
http://www.water.ca.gov/grants/
The name of this PSP in GRanTS is “P1R2IG.” To access this PSP, applicants must have an account
in GRanTS or register if they have not already done so. Local Project Sponsors that are registered in
GRanTS can be selected in the drop-down menu of the “Implementing Organization” of the “Projects
Tab.”
Applicants are encouraged to watch the "How to Register" and "How to Create a Grant Application"
videos, review the GRanTS Public User Guide and Frequently Asked Questions available at the above
link, and set up their GRanTS account well in advance of the application deadline. If an applicant has
issues with GRanTS or questions related to the application, they may contact DWR at the phone
number or e-mail listed in the Foreword.
The grant application in GRanTS consists of multiple sections or “tabs,” outlined in Table 3. Within
GRanTS, pull down menus, text boxes, or multiple-choice selections will be used to submit answers
to the questions. GRanTS will allow applicants to type text or cut and paste information from other
documents directly into a GRanTS submittal screen.
When uploading an attachment in GRanTS, the following attachment title naming convention must be
used:
Att#_P1R2IG_ AttachmentName_#ofTotal#
Where:
a.“Att#” is the attachment number
b.“P1R2IG” is the code of this solicitation
c. “AttachmentName” is the name of the attachment as specified in Section V.B.3 –
Attachment Instructions
d. “#ofTotal#” identifies the number of files that make up an attachment, where “#” is
the number of a file and “Total#” is the total number of files submitted in the
attachment
For example, if the Attachment 1 – Authorization and Eligibility Requirements is made up of three
files, the second file in the set would be named “Att2_P1R2IG_ Eligible_2of3”.
File size for each attachment submitted via GRanTS is limited to 2 gigabytes (GB). Breaking
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documents into components such as chapters or logical components so that files are less than 50 MB
will aid in uploading files. Files must be submitted in PDF format unless otherwise noted. PDF files
should be generated, if possible, from the original file rather than scanned hard copy. Attachments
2, 3, and 4 must be submitted using the forms provided on the website in a Microsoft Word format.
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Organization Namesubmitting the application. Should the application be successful, this Agency/Organization will be thePoint of ContactDivision Name, Address, City, State, and Zip of
the Point of Contact person. Should the proposal be successful, this person will be the Point of Contact for the grant agreement.Point of Contact Position TitleProposal NameImplementation
ProposalProposal Objective
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For the proposal, the following budget items should be transferred from the Proposal Summary Form
IRWM Regions in cooperative Funding Areas whose project selection processes conform to the Proposition 1 requirements only need to fill out the sections
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3. Attachment Instructions
Applicants are required to submit Attachments 1 through 4 and Attachment 6 for a complete Round
2 Implementation Grant Solicitation application. Attachments 5 and 7 are required if applicable
(see discussion of each attachment below).
All applicable attachments should be uploaded to the Proposal Attachment tab in GRanTS. When
attaching files, please use the naming convention found in Section V.B.1 of this PSP. For
instructions on attaching files, please watch the “How to Complete a Grant Application” video and
refer to the GRanTS User Manual.
A TTACHMENT 1. A UTHORIZATION AND E LIGIBILITY R EQUIREMENTS
Attachment 1 consists of authorization and eligibility documentation, including the items listed
below. Required documents must be completed and included in Attachment 1, where applicable, for
compliance. Please note that the grant applicant and each Local Project Sponsor must meet all
applicable eligibility requirements.
Authorizing Documentation
Eligibility Self Certification Forms
Support letter from Groundwater Sustainability Agency, if applicable
Map of Local Partner Sponsor service area showing CASGEM exemption, if applicable
Authorizing Documentation – The applicant must provide a resolution adopted by the
applicant’s governing body designating an authorized representative to submit the proposal and
execute an agreement with the State of California for a Round 2 IRWM Implementation Grant.
The following text box provides an example of the resolution that must be submitted to fulfill this
requirement:
RESOLUTION NO.
Resolved by the <Insert name of governing body, city council, organization, or other> of the <Insert name of
agency, city council, organization, or other>, that proposal be made to the California Department of Water
Resources to obtain a Round 2 Integrated Regional Water Management Implementation Grant pursuant to the
Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Water Code § 79700 et seq.), and to enter
into an agreement to receive a grant for the<Insert name of proposal>. The <Insert title – Presiding Officer,
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President, Agency Manager, or other officer> of the <Insert name of agency, city, county, organization, or other>,
or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to prepare the necessary data, conduct investigations, file such
proposal, and execute a grant agreement or any amendments thereto with California Department of Water
Resources.
Passed and adopted at a meeting of the <Insert name of agency, city, county, organization, or other> on <Insert
date>.
Authorized Original Signature:
PrintedName:
Title:
Clerk/Secretary:
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Self- Certification for Eligibility
Each applicant must complete and submit a self-certification form (found on the website listed in the
Foreword) for the following eligibility items.
Eligible Applicant Documentation
Eligible applicants are public agencies, 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, public utilities, federally
recognized Indian Tribes, California State Indian Tribes, and mutual water companies, as defined
in Appendix B of the 2022 Guidelines.
DWR encourages potential applicants to reach out to DWR regarding any eligibility concerns prior
to submitting an application.
Submittal of an Updated IRWM Plan
Regions must have an IRWM Plan updated to the 2016 Plan Standards approved by DWR and
adopted by the applicant and all local project sponsors.
Urban Water Management Compliance
Each urban water supplier must:
Have a current 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) verified by DWR that
addresses the requirements of the California Water Code (CWC). If an urban water
supplier’s 2020 UWMP has not been verified by DWR, explain and provide the anticipated
date for having a 2020 UWMP that addresses the requirements of the CWC, including
interim target reporting, as applicable in the self-certification form.
Have a complete and validated water loss audit report verified by DWR in accordance with
Senate Bill No. 555 (SB 555).
If applicable, be compliant with the water metering requirements contained in CWC §525 et
seq. Each urban water supplier proposing wastewater projects, water use efficiency
projects, or drinking water projects must be compliant.
Comply with the State Water Resources Control Board’s Water Conservation and Production
Reporting requirement. Reports are due on the 28th of each month and can be filed using
the reporting tool at https://drinc.ca.gov/Drinc/MonitoringReportInfo.aspx.
Agricultural Water Management and Measurement Compliance
Each agricultural water supplier that provides water to less than 10,000 irrigated acres, excluding
recycled water must:
Indicate on the self-certification form that the supplier provides water to less than
10,000 irrigated acres, excluding recycled water.
or:
Indicate on the self-certification form that each supplier’s Agricultural Water Management
Plan (AWMP) addresses the CWC and Executive Order (EO) B-29-15 requirements. If an
agricultural water supplier’s AWMP has not been verified by DWR, explain and provide the
anticipated date for having an AWMP that addresses the CWC and EO B-29-15
requirements.
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Each agricultural water supplier that provides water to less than 25,000 irrigated acres, excluding
recycled water must:
Indicate on the self-certification form the supplier provides water to less than 25,000
irrigated acres, excluding recycled water, or is otherwise deemed exempt from CWC
Efficient Water Management Practices (EWMPs) and the Water Measurement Regulation.
or:
Indicate on the self-certification form that each supplier addresses the CWC requirements
for implementing EWMPs including: Water Measurement, Volumetric Water Pricing, and all
technically feasible and locally cost-effective EWMPs listed in CWC; and
Indicate on the self-certification form that each supplier implements the Water
Measurement Regulation, including AWMP reporting requirements.
or:
Submit to DWR for approval a schedule, financing plan, and budget, to be included in the
grant or loan agreement, for implementation of the EWMPs. The supplier may request grant
or loan funds to implement the efficient water management practices to the extent the
request is consistent with the eligibility requirements applicable to the water funds.
To comply with the farm-gate delivery requirements, each agricultural water supplier must
complete the self-certification form based on the agricultural water supplier’s irrigated acres.
For those agricultural water suppliers that supply less than 2,000 acre-feet of water or
water to less than 2,000 irrigated acres, excluding recycled water, provide the suppliers
supply of water or irrigated area.
or:
For those agricultural water suppliers that supply water to areas greater than 2,000
irrigated acres, verify that the annual aggregated monthly or bi-monthly farm-gate
delivery data has been provided to DWR.
And/or:
For those suppliers that provide water to less than 25,000 irrigated acres, complete the
self-certification form and indicate that the implementation of a program or practices to
measure farm-gate deliveries using Best Professional Practices is not locally cost-effective.
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Surface Water Diverter Compliance
List the surface water diverters that will receive funding from the proposed grant on the self-
certification form. If there are none, please indicate so. For the listed surface water diverters, state
whether they have submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) their annual
surface water diversion reports in compliance with requirements outlined in Part 5.1 (commencing
with §5100) of Division 2 of the CWC and Chapter 2.7 Water Diversion and Use Reports
(commencing with §907) in Title 23. If a surface water diverter has not, explain and provide the
anticipated date for meeting the requirements.
Groundwater Management Compliance
Attachment 1 must include the documentation requested below for each project, as
applicable.
Each local sponsor or applicant implementing groundwater projects or projects directly affecting
groundwater levels or quality must be compliance with CWC §10753 regarding Groundwater
Management Plans (GWMPs). Please note that projects that affect groundwater levels or quality
located in a CASGEM High or Medium priority groundwater basin without an adopted GWMP in
compliance of CWC §10753 before January 1, 2015 will not be eligible (CWC§10750.1(a)).
For groundwater projects or other projects that directly affect groundwater levels or quality in a high
or medium priority basin, documentation that the project has support from the Groundwater
Sustainability Agency of the impacted groundwater basin(s), or the agency responsible for
implementing an alternative plan should be included in Attachment 1. If it is not clear from the
application that a project does not affect groundwater, please also include an explanation in
Attachment 1.
Note that Local Project Sponsors that receive a grant award will have to maintain compliance with
Division 6, §10000 et seq. of the CWC as part of continuing eligibility requirements. Groundwater
Management compliance requirements may be revised or updated based upon the implementation
of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014 (SGMA).
CASGEM Compliance
DWR has prioritized the groundwater basins. The CASGEM Program description, along with the
basin prioritization information, can be found at: https://water.ca.gov/Programs/Groundwater-
Management/Groundwater-Elevation-Monitoring--CASGEM
For the high and medium priority basins that do not have a CASGEM monitoring entity, the grant
applicant and Local Project Sponsor that match the list of potential monitoring entities identified in
CWC §10927, along with the counties whose jurisdictions include unmonitored high and medium
priority basins, will not be eligible to receive Round 2 IRWM Grant funding (CWC §10933.7(a)).
Consistent with CWC §10933.7(b), if the entire service area of the grant applicant or the individual
Local Project Sponsor’s service area is demonstrated to be a DAC, as defined in the 2022
Guidelines, Appendix B, the project will be considered eligible for grant funding notwithstanding
CASGEM compliance. If the Local Project Sponsor is exempt, a map must be included in
Attachment 1 that shows the Project’s implementing agency’s service area boundary. The map
should include a DAC overlay to demonstrate the project is exempt.
The grant applicant and Local Project Sponsor(s) must be CASGEM compliant by
the application due date. If the applicant is found ineligible, the entire application
may be considered ineligible.
CASGEM compliance may be revised or updated based upon the latest requirements from SGMA.
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Stormwater Management Plan Compliance
For all Stormwater projects and/or dry weather runoff capture projects the project must be
included in a Stormwater Resource Plan (or Functionally Equivalent Stormwater Resource Plan)
that has been incorporated into an IRWM plan, or the project must benefit a DAC with a population
of 20,000 or less that is not a co-permittee for a municipal separate stormwater system national
pollutant discharge elimination system permit issued to a municipality with a population greater
than 20,000.
A TTACHMENT 2. W ORK P LAN
For the “AttachmentName” in the naming convention of GRanTS, use “WorkPlan” for this
attachment.
Attachment 2 must contain descriptions of the anticipated tasks necessary to complete each
project in the proposal. Tasks should be organized by the four budget categories, as applicable:
(a) Project Administration
(b) Land Purchase/Easement
(c) Planning/Design/Engineering/Environmental Documentation
(d) Construction/Implementation
The Work Plan must also identify the anticipated deliverables for each task. The Work Plan is
limited to seven pages (minimum 10-point type font) per project. Any information included beyond
the seven pages (for each project) will not be reviewed. Maps and figures will not count against
the page limit and are encouraged to be included if they provide substantive information.
EXHIBIT C – Work Plan provides an example of how the Work Plan should be structured and the
level of detail necessary for each task description. The form for completing Attachment 2 can
be found on the webpage listed in the Forward. Applicants must use the provided form when
completing the Work Plan. Applicants who do not use the required template will be asked to
resubmit their Work Plan, and their application will be considered incomplete until an
acceptable Work Plan is submitted.
A TTACHMENT 3. B UDGET
For the “AttachmentName” in the naming convention of GRanTS, use “Budget” for this attachment.
Attachment 3 must include the estimated capital costs of each project in the application. For the
Project Budget Table, costs must be organized in a manner that is consistent with the Work Plan.
For example, if the Work Plan describes projects at the subtask level, the Budget must also present
costs at the subtask level. In addition to the Project Budget Table, the applicant must provide a
description explaining how the values were derived. Refer to EXHIBIT D – Budget for guidance on
how to prepare Attachment 3 that also includes a Budget Table template to be completed for each
project by the Applicant. The form for completing Attachment 3 can be found on the webpage
listed in the Forward. The description must not exceed three pages per project using a minimum
10-point font. If the applicant is in a Cooperative Funding Area, the explanation of how values were
derived is not required.
A TTACHMENT 4. S CHEDULE
For the “AttachmentName” in the naming convention of GRanTS, use “Schedule” for this
attachment.
Attachment 4 must include a Schedule for implementation of each project. The schedule must
show the start and end dates as well as milestones for each task contained in the Work Plan and,
at minimum, be presented in either tabular form per the template. Applicants must include a
reasonable estimate of the end date, including time for any final reports and invoicing.
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Refer to EXHIBIT E – Schedule that includes a Schedule Table template. The form for completing
Attachment 4 can be found on the webpage listed in the Forward. Applicant may also describe
how the schedule shown is realistic, reasonable, and accomplishable based on the state of project
development (such as design phase, status of permitting, and environmental documentation). The
description must not exceed two pages per project using a minimum 10-point font. If the
applicant is in a Cooperative Funding Area, only the schedule template is required; no further
information is required.
A TTACHMENT 5. Disadvantaged Community or Economically Distressed Area
For the “AttachmentName” in the naming convention of GRanTS, use “DAC” for this
attachment.
Attachment 5 is not required for all projects. Please utilize this attachment if the project has
supporting information to establish the MHI such as an income survey.
A TTACHMENT 6. C LIMATE C HANGE
Attachment 6 is requested for all applicants and will be required prior to agreement execution.
Applicants should answer the following questions regarding their organization, and include copies of
the requested information:
1. Does the organization have a primary point of contact for climate change? (Yes/no; if yes,
who is it and to what position in the organization does that person report?)
2. Does the organization have a strategic business plan that considers climate change? (Yes/no;
if yes, please submit a copy)
3. Has the organization adopted any policies or made any formal public statements about
climate change? (Yes/no; if yes, please attach a copy)
4. Has the organization conducted a climate change vulnerability assessment? (Yes/no; if yes,
please submit a copy)
5. How would you describe your organization’s capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate
change? (Open ended; one-three paragraphs)
Answers to these questions/documents submitted as part of this attachment will not affect scoring.
ATTACHMENT 7. Application Review Process
Attachment 7 is required for all IRWM Regions in Cooperative Funding Areas that wish to not be
scored. DWR advises applicants to submit a list of backup projects with their application (see
Section VIII). Backup projects should be vetted and ranked using the same process as other
projects included in the application. Applicants should submit the Attachment 7 form, found on the
website listed in the forward.
A PPLICATION R EVIEW P ROCESS
DWR will perform an initial eligibility and completeness review for each application upon notification
(via email referenced in the Foreword) to DWR that the Final Application has been submitted
through GRanTS. Applications will be screened for eligibility and completeness in accordance with
Section IV of the 2022 Guidelines and Section II ELIGIBILITY of this PSP. The information provided by
applicants in GRanTS, as well as Attachments 1 through 7 of the application, will be used to determine
eligibility and completeness.
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If an application is initially determined to be complete and eligible, the applicant will be notified via email
and their application will move on to technical review. If an application is deemed to be incomplete and/or
ineligible, DWR will notify the applicant by email and provide a list of additional documentation that must
be provided. The applicant will have five (5) business days to provide the necessary documents/materials
via GRanTS. DWR may allow more than 5 business days to provide the required documentation with
sufficient justification on a case-by-case basis.
A. Cooperative Funding Areas
If a Funding Area provides written assurance that the funding request will not exceed the available
funding, the IRWM Regions within that Funding Area do not need to complete the full application (see
section V.B.2 for information on which sections to complete). In these cases, the proposals will be checked
for eligibility, cost-share waivers, and completeness, but the proposals will not be scored. DWR will review
documentation (Attachment 7) submitted by the applicant to ensure that projects were vetted and
selected via a competitive process that complies with Proposition 1 requirements.
B.CompetitiveFunding Areas
Applications that are complete and eligible will proceed through technical review and be scored based on
the scoring criteria presented in Table 4: Scoring Criteria. The scoring criteria are divided into two levels:
Proposal Level and Project Level. The Proposal Level criteria will be used to evaluate the proposal and
determine a Proposal Score. The Project Level criteria will be used to evaluate and score each individual
project included in the proposal. Each application will receive an Average Project Score for DAC
Implementation Projects and an Average Project Score for General Implementation Projects, which will be
determined by summing each Individual Project Score, dividing the sum by the number of projects, and
then rounding to the nearest whole number. Each Application will receive a DAC Application Score and a
General Application Score. These scores will be determined by adding the respective Average Project
Score and the Proposal Score.
Note that DWR reviewers may determine a minimum project score threshold (Low Score) based on the
evaluation of all projects within each Funding Area. This Low Score will be specific to each Funding Area
and project funding category (DAC Implementation Project or General Implementation Project). If a
project contained within an application does not exceed the Low Score determined for the respective
Funding Area and project funding category, the project will not be recommended for grant funding under
this solicitation. The proposal score will not be re-calculated. The remaining project(s) in the proposal will
not be negatively impacted should a project be excluded from the application due to a Low Score. If all
the projects in an application do not exceed the Low Score, the application will be determined
insufficient, and no grant funds will be awarded for that application.
A WARD P ROCESS
Following technical review, awards for grant funding will be made consistent with the process outlined
below.
The DAC Implementation Funding and General Implementation Funding will be awarded based on the
DAC Application Score and General Application Score, respectively. A single application may receive
funding from both the DAC Implementation Fund and the General Implementation Fund. For proposals
that are not being scored, DAC Implementation Funds will be awarded by level of Disadvantaged
Community benefit Should the amount of funding requested for DAC Implementation Projects within a
funding area exceed the available funding, DWR may award DAC Implementation Funding requests with
funding from the General Implementation Funding category.
Final Awards will be released upon approval by DWR’s Director.
A GREEMENT E XECUTION
Following Final Awards, DWR will enter into an agreement with each successful applicant, consistent with
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Section IV.E of the 2022 Guidelines. If an awarded project fails to meet all the requirements or fails to
progress in a timely fashion, DWR may remove the project from the agreement and allow a replacement
project. The replacement project must be included on the list of vetted and ranked projects prepared for
the Round 2 proposal and must be the next highest ranked project that is able to receive funding through
this solicitation. If a project is replaced, the IRWM Region must provide DWR with written approval
showing that the Funding Area approves of the funds staying within the IRWM Region and approves the
replacement project. This is the final round of Proposition 1 IRWM funding; therefore, DWR strongly
encourages applicants to have at least one eligible project ready as a backup project to ensure that all
voter-approved funds can be spent in this round of the solicitation.
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and within budget. (1 point)
listed in Attachment 6. (1 point)
the requirements of AB 1249 do not apply to the applicant’s IRWM
Evaluation Guidance and Scoring; the
Evaluation Guidance and Scoring; the application must contain:
Budget contains nonTasks that will likely lead to a completed project and a brief description of those tasks • The Work Plan appears to be sufficiently complete, with all deliverablesidentified,
and reasonable given the intent of the project. (3 points)• The Work Plan is generalisted, butscope of work are• The Work Plan is sparsely filled out, with minimal information and/ominimalTasks
that will likely lead to a completed project and a brief description of those including:Tasks shown in the Work Plan, Schedule and Budget that are generallyconsistent with each other
indicating the project can be completed on timeCosts presented in the Budget are supported by and consistent withsupporting justification and/or documentation (such as hourly rates,consultant
fees, etc.). (1 point)A Schedule that is reasonable considering the tasks presented in the Work date
Provide specific explanation of how the project(s) addresses existing AB 1249 contaminants (nitrate, arsenic, perchlorate, or hexavalent chromium contamination). (1 point)Ifregion(s),
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Does the budget leverage funds with other private, Federal, or local fund sources?
If the IRWM region has been identified as an area where contaminants listed in AB contaminant(s)?
Collectively, are the Work Plan, Schedule, and Budget thorough, reasonable,justified Considerations include:Are the tasks shown in the Work Plan, Schedule and Budget consistent?Are
the costs presented in the Budget backed up by and consistent withsupporting justification and/or documentation?Is the Schedule reasonable considering the tasks presented in the WorkPlan?
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physical benefit(s):
Does the type of benefit claimed match the intended outcome of the proposed project as described in the narrative (Section C.1.)? (1Is the benefit description and and reasonable given
the information provided in the Work Plan? Does thedescribed in D.2)? (1 point)Does the type of benefit claimed match the intended outcome of tproposed project as described in the narrative
(Section C.1.)? (1Is the benefit description and measure of benefit logical and reasonable given the information provided in the Work Plan? (1point)Decision Support Tools that support
the integration of multiple jurisdictions, new and/or innovative business approaches,and partnerships etc.Technologies that were developed and/or became accessible within the last ten
years (e.g., Smart Meters, new apps, etc.) New applications of existing technologies Pilot studies seeking to testfor future implementation projects
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Provide specific explanation of how the project provides safe drinking water toIRWM Guidelines. (1 point)Full points awarded if the project does not have contaminant issues per AB1249
requirements.
A properly completed quantification of at least one (and upbenefit(s) of each prFor physical (quantitative) benefit(s):For nonA sufficient description of the benefits to more than one
IRWM region and/or Funding Area. The description must include an explanation of the benefits to various IRWM regioA reasonable explanation of how a project employs new or innovative
technology or practices, including, but not limited to:
small,
benefits will be
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community?
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will also be considered.
*For Decision Support Tools, nonconsidered.or operation of an implementation project, planned or potential quantitative benefits Does the region and/or Funding Area?If the proposed project
addresses contamination per the requirements of AB1249, does the project provide safe drinking water to a disadvantagedDoes the proposed project employ new or
Is the primary benefit* claimed logical and reasonable given the information provided in the Work Plan?
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EXHIBIT A – Additional Proposal and Project Eligibility Requirements
This exhibit provides guidance for how to address the proposal and project eligibility requirements
that were not included in the 2022 Guidelines. Each proposal/project must meet all requirements in
order to be eligible for funding.
P ROPOSAL E LIGIBILITY
1. Respond to climate change
DWR is committed to addressing the impacts of climate change on water supply to ensure
that Californians have an adequate water supply, reliable flood control, and healthy
ecosystems, now and in the future. Through the implementation of climate change mitigation
and adaptation measures, DWR is taking a comprehensive, multi-pronged approach to water
management that aligns state and local planning efforts and statutory responsibilities to
ensure wise and equitable use of water.
The proposal must help water infrastructure systems adapt to climate change (CWC § 79741
(a)). In addition to the requirement that all projects must be included in an IRWM plan that
“contributes to addressing the risks in the region to water supply and water infrastructure
arising from climate change” (CWC §79742(e)), each proposal must include at least one
project that directly responds to climate change by addressing the potential impacts of
climate change, including but not limited to: sea level rise, reduced snowpack, increase in
rainfall precipitation, sea water intrusion, etc. Note that while these examples were provided
in Proposition 1, any project that helps water systems adapt to climate changes is acceptable.
2. Contribute to regional water self-reliance
In regions that depend on water from the Delta watershed, the overall proposal must help
improve regional water self-reliance consistent with CWC §85021 (CWC §79141(c)). Each
proposal must include one or more of the following project types: water use efficiency, water
recycling, advanced water technologies, local and regional water supply projects, or improved
regional coordination of local and regional water supply efforts.
G ENERAL P ROJECT E LIGIBILITY
3. If applicable, have an expected useful life of consistent with Government Code §
16727
Each project must demonstrate a useful life of at least 15 years as required by
Government Code §16727, as applicable. Grant agreements will require Local Project
Sponsors to self-certify that the expected useful life of each project meets these
requirements.
4. Project Completion by December 31, 2027
Each project must be completed by December 31, 2027. This includes the project
administration and closeout of the project.
5. Quantification of the claimed project benefit(s)
Each project must have at least one quantified benefit related to the water management
needs of the IRWM with the exception of Decision Support Tools, which may have
qualitative benefits. Additionally, the project benefits must be public benefits. Applicant
may report a secondary benefit which also must be quantified.
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EXHIBIT B – Work Plan
This exhibit provides guidance for developing the Work Plan that will be included in the grant
agreement (for successful applicants). The Work Plan should be submitted as application
Attachment 2 using the template provided on the web page. Work Plans that do not follow the
formatting of the template will not be accepted and the application will be considered incomplete
until an acceptable Work Plan is submitted. The Work Plan must include the tasks and sub-tasks, if
necessary, for each project within the grant agreement. The Work Plan must include thefollowing
four categories:
(a) Project Administration
(b) Land Purchase/Easement (if applicable)
(c) Planning/Design/Engineering/Environmental Documentation
(d) Construction/Implementation
The Work Plan must also contain the following items:
For each project, a concise description of each task needed to complete the project and the
status of each task (including estimated % complete for those tasks already completed or
underway prior to the execution of this Agreement). Also include a brief overview of work
already completed and work to be performed.
Grant reporting tasks including the submittal of Quarterly Progress Reports, Invoices, and
Final Reports.
A Project Performance Monitoring Plan for the project(s). Project Performance Monitoring
Plan requirements are discussed below.
A discussion of the status of acquisition of land or rights-of-way. If land and/or easement
acquisition is not applicable, state as such.
A listing of all anticipated permits
If environmental compliance efforts have not been completed, include tasks for
environmental compliance. Include any environmental mitigation or enhancement actions or
tasks necessary to comply with recommended mitigation measures.
Necessary plans and specifications.
The capital P “Project” is used to refer to the full suite of projects and “project” refers to a
single project. If the agreement has one Project, then Project should be used throughout the
agreement.
An example workplan template is provided below. Individual tasks may vary; however, ensure they
are consistent with the budget and schedule that will also be incorporated into the grant agreement.
The language is suggested text and is not comprehensive.
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Grant Administration
IMPLEMENTING AGENCY: <GRANTEE> (Grantee)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Grantee will administer these funds and respond to DWR’s reporting and
compliance requirements associated with the grant administration. This Grantee will act in a coordination
role: disseminating grant compliance information to the project managers responsible for implementing the
projects contained in this agreement, obtaining and retaining evidence of compliance (e.g., CEQA/NEPA
documents, reports, monitoring compliance documents, labor requirements, etc.), obtaining data for
progress reports from individual project managers, assembling and submitting progress reports to the State,
and coordinating all invoicing and payment of invoices.
Budget Category (a): Project Administration
Task 1: Agreement Administration
The Grantee will respond to DWR’s reporting and compliance requirements associated with the grant
administration and will coordinate with the project managers responsible for implementing the projects
contained in this agreement.
Task 2: Invoicing
The Grantee will be responsible for compiling invoices for submittal to DWR. This includes collecting
invoice documentation from each of the Local Project Sponsors and compiling the information into a DWR
Invoice Packet.
Deliverables:
Quarterly Invoices and associated backup documentation
Advanced Payment documentation as per Paragraph 9 (if applicable)
Task 3: Reporting
The Grantee will be responsible for compiling progress reports for submittal to DWR. The Grantee
will coordinate with Local Project Sponsor staff to retain consultants as needed to prepare and submit
progress reports and final project completion reports for each project, as well as the grant completion
report.
Reports will meet generally accepted professional standards for technical reporting and the requirements
terms of the contract with DWR outlined in Exhibit F of this Agreement.
Deliverables:
Quarterly Progress Reports
Grant Completion Report
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PROJECT X: <Awarded Project Name> (as an example purpose only, not specific)
IMPLEMENTING AGENCY: <Agency Name / Local Project Sponsor Name>
Is this a Disadvantaged Community Project? Yes No
DAC/EDA Benefit Level:Choose an item.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: <Brief Description of work that will be done, where, and the quantitative benefits
that will be provided.>
Budget Category (a): Project Administration (if applicable) Instruction: If not applicable, it should say
“Not applicable”
Task 1: Project Management
Manage Grant Agreement including compliance with grant requirements, and preparation and submission of
supporting grant documents and coordination with IRWM regional manager. Prepare invoices including
relevant supporting documentation for submittal to DWR via as Grantee. This task also includes
administrative responsibilities associated with the project such as coordinating with partnering agencies and
managing consultants/contractors.
Deliverables:
Invoices and associated backup documentation
Task 2: Reporting
Prepare progress reports detailing work completed during reporting period as outlined in Exhibit F of this
Agreement. Submit reports to DWR.
Prepare Project Completion Report and submit to DWR no later than 90 days after project completion for
DWR Project Manager’s comment and review. The report shall be prepared and presented in accordance with
guidance as outlined in Exhibit F.
Deliverables:
Quarterly Project Progress Reports
Project Completion Report
Documentation (e.g., photo) of “Acknowledgment of Credit & Signage” per Standard Condition D.2
Budget Category (b): Land Purchase/Easement (if applicable) Instruction: If not applicable, it should
say “Not applicable”
Task 3: Land Purchase
Approximate area of land to be purchased or easement(s) to be acquired. {Add applicable detail }
Deliverables:
Documentation supporting property value (if purchased)
All relevant documentation regarding property ownership transfer or acquisition of easement
including final recorded deed, title report, etc.
Budget Category (c): Planning/Design/Engineering/Environmental Documentation Instruction: If
not applicable, it should say “Not applicable”
Task 4: Feasibility Studies
Project Feasibility Studies were completed as part of the project development process. <Add applicable
detail>
Deliverables:
Relevant Feasibility Studies
Task 5: CEQA Documentation
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Instruction: Please use the first example if your project has not yet completed CEQA. Please include NEPA
compliance in this section, if applicable.
Complete environmental review pursuant to CEQA. Prepare all necessary environmental documentation.
Prepare letter stating no legal challenges (or addressing legal challenges).
Or
A <MND/EIR/NOE> was filed for this project with the <enter State Clearinghouse and/or County> in <Month
Year>. Prepare letter stating no legal challenges (or addressing legal challenges).
Deliverables:
All completed CEQA documents as required
Legal Challenges Letter
Task 6: Permitting
The following permits have been acquired for this project: <Insert description>. The following permits are
anticipated to be acquired for this project:<Insert description>
Deliverables:
Permits as required
Task 7: Design
<Insert description.>
Deliverables:
Basis of Design Report
100% Design Plans and Specifications
Task 8: Project Monitoring Plan
Develop and submit a Project Monitoring Plan per Paragraph 16 for DWR’s review and approval.
Deliverables:
Project Monitoring Plan
Budget Category (d): Construction/Implementation
Task 9: Contract Services
This task must comply with the Standard Condition D.11 – Competitive Bidding and Procurements. Activities
necessary (as applicable) to secure a contractor and award the contract, including develop bid documents,
prepare advertisement and contract documents for construction contract bidding, conduct pre-bid meeting,
bid opening and evaluation, selection of the contractor, award of contract, and issuance of notice to proceed.
<Add applicable detail>
Deliverables:
Bid Documents
Proof of Advertisement
Award of Contract
Notice to Proceed
Task 10: Construction Administration
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This task includes managing contractor submittal review, answering requests for information, and issuing
work directives. A full-time engineering construction observer will be on site for the duration of the project.
Construction observer duties include documenting of pre-construction conditions, daily construction diary,
preparing change orders, addressing questions of contractors on site, reviewing/ updating project schedule,
reviewing contractor log submittals and pay requests, forecasting cash flow, notifying contractor if work is
not acceptable. Upon completing the project, the DWR Certificate of Project Completion and record drawings
will be provided to DWR. <Add applicable detail>
Deliverables:
DWR Certificate of Project Completion
Record Drawings
Task 11: Construction
Construction activities are outlined below.
11(a): Mobilization and Demobilization <Add applicable detail>
11(b): Site preparation will include <Add applicable detail>
11(c): Install, construct, excavate <Add applicable detail>
11(d): Improve <Add applicable detail>
Deliverables:
Photographic Documentation of Progress
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EXHIBIT C – Budget
This exhibit provides guidance for developing the project budget table (below) and supporting
documentation. The Budget should be submitted as an application Attachment 3 using the form provided
on the web page listed in the Foreword.
Costs must be organized in a manner that is consistent with the Work Plan and Schedule that will be
contained in the Grant Agreement. The estimate must at a minimum include the following for each
individual project within the proposal:
Land costs, planning and design costs, environmental compliance and documentation costs;
construction costs shown by project task, or phase; and the construction contingency amount
for the proposal.
Non-State Cost share (i.e., Grantee’s non-state cost share) can include, subject to DWR
approval, eligible costs borne by the applicant or individual Local Project Sponsor after January
1, 2015. An average minimum cost share of 50% of the total project costs in each proposal is
required. The cost share for DAC and/or EDA projects may be waived or reduced based on
providing accurate and adequate information that confirms the DAC and/or EDA meets the MHI
requirement, and per the PSP and 2022 Guidelines. Grant administration costs are not
included in the calculation of total project costs; however, administration costs for individual
projects are included in total project costs.
Any other funding being used that will not come from this grant must be entered in column
(c) of Table 2 of the Project Budget Table, below. State Revolving Funds (SRF) and American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds are not considered State funds and may be used as
Non-State cost share.
Tasks that are completely supported by cost share.
Project Budget Table (below): The detailed budget should be commensurate with the design stage
that is being submitted and be broken out by task used in the Work Plan. All applicants must
submit complete Project Budget Tables for every project in their proposal. However, applicants
whose applications will not be scored (i.e., applicants in Cooperative Funding Areas that have
project selection processes that meet the Proposition 1 requirements) are not required to submit
backup documentation to support the included costs. For these applicants, only the completed
tables are required. For all other applicants, documentation should be included, where applicable,
to support the costs included in each budget category. The detailed budget should clearly identify a
contingency amount (i.e., contingency percentage) applied to the project budget. Grantees must
provide supplemental detailed costs for each project as follows:
Row (a) Project Administration
Detail must include hourly wage paid by discipline; number of hours to be expended for
administration; and costs shown for equipment or supplies, with back-up data provided. Project
administrative costs should not be shown as a percentage of a cost. This budget category
includes all such costs for the grant recipient and any partner agencies or organizations.
Grantees are required to limit administrative costs proposed to be reimbursed by the grant to
less than 10% of the total amount requested in grant funds (this includes grant administration
and project administration costs). DWR may approve more than 10% on a case-by-case basis
with proper justification after award. Such administrative costs expenses are necessary costs
incidentally, but directly related to the project.
Row (b) Land Purchase/Easement
Detail must distinguish whether the cost is for purchase of land or an easement to use the land.
If land purchase is to be included in the cost share, include whether it is a proposed acquisition
or whether the land is already owned by the applicant or partner agency/organization. If the land
is already owned by the applicant or partner agency/organization, indicate when the land was
purchased (to be an eligible cost it must be after January 1, 2015), the purchase price and what
methodology was used to determine land value. The purchase price for that portion of the land
that will be dedicated to the proposal may, in certain circumstances, be included as cost share.
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Row (c) Planning/Design/Engineering/Environmental Documentation
Detail must include hourly wage paid by discipline, number of hours, and the total cost for the
item (i.e., 60% design, final design (See below for discussion of design stages), engineering
field investigations, preparation of CEQA documentation etc.). If any contingency
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amounts are used in the estimate, provide an explanation for the rationale used to determine the
contingency percentage.
Row (d) Construction/Implementation
The estimate should include the quantity of materials used, unit cost, number of units, and, if
possible, should have separate costs for labor, equipment, and materials. An estimate of all
environmental compliance, mitigation, and enhancement costs should also be included.
The costs to administer and manage construction of the project must be presented. Provide a
discussion of the method used to determine this cost. If the estimate will be based on expected
hours of effort, list the hours, by discipline, unit cost, equipment costs, and total cost.
Include detail for any legal services costs required to support the project. Include the costs
associated with obtaining licenses and permits. Include any costs of monitoring and assessment
required during the construction/initial implementation of the project. Do not include any
monitoring and assessment costs for efforts required after project construction is complete as
those costs are ineligible.
For any implementation costs, show as much detail as required to support the implementation
costs shown in Row (d).
Row (e) Proposal Total (Sum rows (a) through (d) for each column)
Sum each of the columns in Project Budget Table to determine the total cost of the project.
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AGREEMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
Minimum Required Cost Share for Agreement:
Grant
Required Total Cost
Other
Amount
PROJECTS Cost Cost Share
Cost
Share: Waiver
Share
Non-State Received
Fund
Source
$0 $0 $0 $0N/A
Grant Administration
$0 $0 $0 $0
1Project 1: <Title>
$0$0$0$0
X Project X: <Title>
GRAND $0 $0 $0
TOTAL
<Non-State funds represents the 50% required cost share by Proposition 1 and could be from any non-state source
(County, Federal, any other agency share, etc.). Federal funding that passes through the California Governor’s Office of
Emergency Services is considered from a federal source.
Other cost share refers to the costs for the remainder of the project that are not required as part of the non-state cost
share requirement.
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Grant Administration
Implementing Agency:
Grant Total Cost
Required
Other Cost
Amount
BUDGET CATEGORY Cost Share:
Share**
Non-State
Fund Source*
$0 $0 $0 $0
(a) Project Administration
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0
COSTS
NOTES:
* List fund source(s).
**List sources of Other Cost Share, including other State Fund Sources.
PROJECT X: <Project X Name>
Implementing Agency:
Total Cost
BUDGET CATEGORY Grant Required
Other Cost
Amount Cost Share:
Share**
Non-State
Fund Source*
(a) Project Administration $0 $0 $0 $0
(b)Land Purchase / Easement $0 $0 $0
(c) Planning / Design / $0 $0 $0 $0
Engineering / Environmental
Documentation
(d)Construction / $0 $0 $0 $0
Implementation
TOTAL COSTS
$0 $0 $0 $0
NOTES:
Eligible costs for each Budget Category will only be approved for reimbursement and Cost Share for the work
completed within the date ranges listed in Exhibit C.
* List fund source(s).
**List sources of Other Cost Share, including other State Fund Sources.
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EXHIBIT D – Schedule
This exhibit provides a template for developing the Project Schedule (below), which is required for
Attachment 4 of the Application. The Schedule should be submitted as an attachment using the
template provided on the web page listed in the Foreword. The supporting documentation will be
necessary for the development of the Grant Agreement.
The Schedule must be organized in a manner that is consistent with the Work Plan and Budget that
will be contained in the Grant Agreement. The Schedule Table presented below is a template that
must be completed for each project in the proposal. Only the required budget categories have been
included below. If applicable, additional rows must be added under the relevant categories to
present the schedule for each task described in Attachment 2, Work Plan. Please use the following
guidance when filling out the schedule:
Grant Administration ends at least three months after the completion of the last project.
Project Administration ends at least one month after the completion of construction.
If Planning/ Design / Engineering / Environmental Documentation overlaps
Construction/Implementation, please add a footnote explaining the overlap.
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Grant Administration
Categories Start Date End Date
(a) Project Administration MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY
Project X: <Awarded Project X Name>
Categories Start Date End Date
(a) Project Administration MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY
(b) Land Purchase / Easement MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY
(c) Planning/ Design / Engineering / Environmental MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY
Documentation
(d) Construction/ Implementation MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY
<Add footnote if needed to explain any overlap of construction with Category c or d>
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EXHIBIT E – Advanced Payment
Water Code §10551 authorizes advanced payment by DWR to eligible entities (Grantees and/or Local
Project Sponsors) for eligible projects. The following outlines the general requirements for advanced
payment eligibility, application process, accountability reporting, and default provisions. Additional
detail regarding the specific requirements for advanced payment will be provided in individual
grant agreements.
Eligible Entities
Eligible entities are as follows:
Nonprofit organizations (as defined in the 2022 Guidelines, Appendix B)
Disadvantaged communities (as defined in 2022 Guidelines, Appendix B). DWR will consider the service
area of the Local Partner Sponsor when determining if the organization is a disadvantaged community.
Proponents of projects that benefit a DAC (Only the portion of the project that benefits a DAC may be
eligible for advanced payment.)
Eligible Projects
To be eligible for advanced payment, projects must be included in their IRWM region’s adopted IRWM
Plan and awarded less than $1,000,000 in IRWM grant funds. Fifty (50) percent of the grant award may
be advanced; the remaining 50 percent of the grant award will be reimbursed in arrears.
Process to Apply for Advanced Payment
Within 90 calendar days of execution of a grant agreement with DWR, the Grantee shall provide DWR
with the list of projects for which advanced payment is requested. Failure to provide this list within 90
calendar days of execution of the grant agreement shall result in the forfeiture of the right to request or
receive advanced payment for the grant. The list of projects shall include the following:
A description of each project requesting advanced funds, consistent with the executed grant
agreement.
The names of the entities that will receive the funding for each project, including, but not limited
to, an identification as to whether the project proponent(s) are nonprofit organizations or a DAC,
or whether the project benefits a DAC.
An update on project status and any reimbursable funds expended to date.
Statement acknowledging that advanced funds will be placed in a non-interest-bearing account.
The Accountability Report’s Funding Plan and Expenditure Report spreadsheet must include:
a) Budget for each project.
b) Anticipated quarterly schedule for each project, showing how the AP funds will be
expended including associated activities and deliverables.
c) Any reimbursable funds expended to date.
Description of project proponent’s financial capacity to administer the advanced funds and complete
the project once the advanced funds have been expended.
Any other information that DWR may deem necessary.
Within 60 days of receiving all required project information and that information being deemed adequate
at the sole discretion of DWR, DWR may authorize payment of 50 percent of the grant award for the
qualified project(s), or lesser amount as may be requested by Grantee.
The Grantee will be responsible for the timely distribution of the advanced funds to the individual Local
Project Sponsors.
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Accountability Report Requirements
Upon receipt of advanced payment, there are requirements and responsibilities that must be met by the
Grantee. As required in Water Code §10551(c)(3), the Grantee shall, on a quarterly basis, provide an
Accountability Report to DWR regarding the expenditure and use of the advanced grant funds that
provides, at a minimum, the following information:
An itemization as to how advanced payment funds have been expended, including documentation
that advanced funds were spent on eligible reimbursable costs.
An updated funding plan with project itemization describing how any remaining advanced payment
funds will be expended.
Documentation that the funds were placed/remain in a non-interest-bearing account, and the dates
of withdrawals of funds from that account during the reporting period.
Proof of distribution of advanced funds to Local Project Sponsor(s), if applicable.
Default of Advanced Payment Obligations
Any of the following actions will be considered a default on the advanced payment obligations and shall
result in DWR requesting the Grantee return all or a portion of the advanced funds and may result in a
breach of the grant agreement:
Failure to expend the advanced funds within the timeframe agreed to by DWR and the Grantee
when the advanced payment request was approved unless an extension has been approved by
DWR.
Failure by Grantee to submit complete and accurate quarterly Accountability Reports by the
required due dates, unless otherwise approved by DWR.
Failure to deposit funds in a non-interest-bearing account.
Use of Advance Payment funds for ineligible expenses and/or activities not consistent with the grant
agreement.
Inappropriate use of funds, as deemed by DWR.
Failure to comply with any other term of the executed grant agreement.
Notwithstanding Water Code §10551(c)(4), if advanced funds are not fully expended by project completion
or by the grant agreement termination date, whichever is earlier, the unused grant funds shall be returned
to DWR within 60 calendar days.
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T HE N ATURAL R ESOURCES A GENCY
D EPARTMENT OF W ATER R ESOURCES
D IVISION OF REGIONAL ASSISTANCE
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Integrated Regional
Water Management
Grant Program
Guidelines
Final May 2022
CR ESOURCES A GENCY
DR ESOURCES
D IVISIONOF
F OREWORD
The 2022 Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Grant Program Guidelines (2022
Guidelines) are an update to the 2019 Guidelines and contain the general process, procedures, and
criteria that DWR will use to implement the Proposition 1 (The Water Quality, Supply, and
Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014) IRWM Implementation Grant Program. Additionally, DWR
will issue separate Proposal Solicitation Packages (PSP) to provide detailed information on how to
apply for specific funding opportunities. The PSPs for specific grant funding opportunities are
available at the website listed below.
Grant Program Website
DWR will use the internet as the primary communication tool to notify interested parties of the
status of grant solicitations and to convey pertinent information. DWR will post information at the
following website: https://water.ca.gov/Work-With-Us/Grants-And-Loans/IRWM-Grant-
Programs/Proposition-1
See Appendix A for other useful web links and Appendix B for common usage of terms and
definitions.
Mailing List
In addition to the above-referenced website, DWR will distribute information via e-mail. If you are
not already on the IRWM e-mail distribution list and wish to be placed on it, please visit the following
site: https://water.ca.gov/Work-With-Us/Grants-And-Loans/IRWM-Grant-Programs
Contact Information
For questions about the 2022 Guidelines or other issues, please contact DWR’s Financial Assistance
Branch at (916) 651-9613 or by e-mail at DWR_IRWM@water.ca.gov.
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C ONTENTS
TOPIC PAGE #
I. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW ....................................................................................... 5
A. Funding .............................................................................................. 5
B.FundingOpportunities........................................................................... 6
C. Minimum Local Cost Share Requirements ................................................. 6
D. Program Preferences ............................................................................. 6
E. Grant Award Process ............................................................................. 9
II.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................... 9
A.Eligible Grant Applicants ........................................................................ 9
B.Eligibility Criteria .................................................................................. 9
C. Eligible Project Types .......................................................................... 11
III. GENERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................. 13
A.Conflict ofInterest.............................................................................. 13
B.Confidentiality ................................................................................... 13
C. Labor Code Compliance ....................................................................... 13
D. CEQA Compliance ............................................................................... 13
E. Monitoring Requirements ..................................................................... 13
F. Signage or Acknowledgement of Credit .................................................. 14
G.Tribal Status ...................................................................................... 14
H.California Conservation Corps ............................................................... 14
I. Competitive Bidding and Procurement ................................................... 14
IV. PROPOSAL SELECTION AND AWARD PROCESS ................................................................ 14
A.Application Submittal and Review ......................................................... 15
B.Applicant Assistance Workshops ........................................................... 15
C. Applicant Notification and Public Meeting ................................................ 15
D. Final Awards ...................................................................................... 15
E. Grant Agreement Execution ................................................................. 15
F. Eligible Costs and Payment .................................................................. 16
APPENDIX A – USEFUL WEB LINKS ...................................................................................... 17
APPENDIX B – DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................ 19
APPENDIX C – NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBE NOTIFICATION .......................................................... 23
APPENDIX D – GUIDELINES FOR GRANTEES .......................................................................... 25
APPENDIX E – DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES ..................................................................... 25
APPENDIX F – ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREA ................................................................ 26
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FIGURETITLEPAGE #
FIGURE 1 – PROPOSITION 1 FUNDING AREA ALLOCATIONS .............................................. 5
T ABLES
TABLE TITLE PAGE #
TABLE 1 – STATEWIDE PRIORITIES…………………………….………………………….………….7
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A CRONYMS A ND A BBREVIATIONS
AB Assembly Bill GSA Groundwater Sustainability Agency
GSP Groundwater Sustainability Plan
ACS American Community Survey
AWMP Agriculture Water Management Plan GWMP Groundwater Management Plan
IRWM Integrated Regional Water
Basin Plan Regional Water Quality Control Plan
Management
BMP Best Management Practice
JPA Joint Powers Authority
CalEPA California Environmental Protection
MHI Median Household Income
Agency
CARB California Air Resources Board MOU Memorandum of Understanding
CASGEM California Statewide Groundwater NEPA National Environmental Policy Act
Elevation Monitoring
NAHC Native American Heritage Council
CEC California Energy Commission
O&M Operation and Maintenance
CEDEN California Environmental Data
OPC Ocean Protection Council
Exchange Network
OPR The Governor’s Office of Planning and
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
Research
COE Carbon Dioxide Equivalents
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PSP Proposal Solicitation Package
CMU Compliance Monitoring Unit
RAP Regional Acceptance Process
CNRA California Natural ResourcesAgency
RFP Request for Proposals
CWC California WaterCode
RMS Resource Management Strategies
CWP California WaterPlan
RWMG Regional Water Management Group
DAC DisadvantagedCommunity
RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board
DIR California Department of Industrial
SB Senate Bill
Relations
SGMA Sustainable Groundwater Management
DMS Data Management System
Act
DWR Department of Water Resources
SLR Sea-Level Rise
EDA Economically Distressed Area
SWAMP Surface Water Ambient Monitoring
EIR Environmental Impact Report
Program
EJ Environmental Justice SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
EO Executive Order USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers
GAMA Groundwater Ambient Monitoring
USEPA United States Environmental
Assessment
Protection Agency
GRanTS Grants Review and Tracking System UWMP Urban Water Management Plan
WDL Water Data Library
Greenhouse Gas
GHG
WRI World Resources Institute
Geographic Information System
GIS
WUEB Water Use and Efficiency Branch
Gallons per Capita per Day
gpcd
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2022 INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT
GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES
I. I NTRODUCTION AND O VERVIEW
Proposition 1, Chapter 7 Regional Water Security, Climate and Drought Preparedness (Water Code §
79740 – 79748) funding is intended to improve regional water self-reliance security and adapt to the
effects on water supply arising out of climate change. Specifically, the purpose is to assist water
infrastructure systems in adapting to climate change; provide incentives for water agencies throughout
each watershed to collaborate in managing the region’s water resources and set regional priorities for
water infrastructure; and improve regional water self-reliance, while reducing reliance on the Sacramento-
San Joaquin Delta.
The Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Grant Program is designed to encourage integrated
regional water resource management strategies by providing funding for projects and programs that
support integrated water management. Previous Proposition 1 IRWM solicitations were administered
according to the 2016 IRWM Grant Program Guidelines (2016 Guidelines) and the 2019 IRWM Grant
Program Guidelines (2019 Guidelines). The 2022 IRWM Grant Program Guidelines (2022 Guidelines) will
apply to all future solicitations for grant funding under Proposition 1. However, changes may be necessary
due to legislation or changes in State’s water management policy. If changes are necessary, the 2022
IRWM Guidelines will be amended and subject to a public review process per California Water Code (Water
Code) §79706(b).
A. Funding
Figure 1 – Proposition 1 Funding Area Allocations
Proposition 1 (Water Code §79744)
authorized $510 million in IRWM
Figure 1 – Proposition 1 Funding Area Allocations
grant funds that were allocated to
the 12 hydrologic region-based
Funding Areas, as shown in Figure 1.
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Funding Projects in Adjacent Funding Areas
Because Proposition 1 allotted funds by Funding Area, DWR will default to project location in
determining how funds are allocated. In some cases, an IRWM region may propose to use grant
funds allocated to its Funding Area to perform work in another Funding Area. This is allowable, but
the applicant must include in their proposal:
A clear explanation of how the project contributes directly to the objectives of their IRWM Plan;
A description of the Regional Water Management Group’s (RWMG) efforts to cooperateon
planning and implementation; and
A description of the level of support for the project from the Funding area in which the project will be
located.
B.FundingOpportunities
DWR administers three separate grant programs as described below. Each program has specific
requirements and selection processes. Program schedules can be found at the website shown in the
Foreword.
Disadvantaged Community Involvement Program – Water Code §79745 directs not less than
$51 million, for the purpose of ensuring the involvement of DACs, economically distressed areas
(EDA), and underrepresented communities within regions. $51,687,838 has been awarded to
twelve funding areas through this program.
Planning Grant Program – A total of $4,199,271 was awarded through a competitive process to
support the development of new IRWM Plans or to update existing IRWM Plans. More information
on IRWM Plan Standards and related processes are presented in Volume 2 of the 2016 Guidelines.
Implementation Grant Program – Approximately $403 million was allocated for
Implementation programs and projects, of which not less than $51 million will be allocated to
projects that directly benefit DACs (Water Code §79742(d)). The Round 1 Implementation
Grant Solicitation awarded $211 million for implementation projects including $25 million for
disadvantaged community projects. Approximately $192 million will be made available for
grant awards in Round 2.
C. Minimum Local Cost Share Requirements
An average local cost share of not less than 50% of the total project costs in a proposal is required.
Local cost share may include, but is not limited to, federal funds, local funding, or donated services
from non-State sources. The local cost share requirement may be waived or reduced for projects that
directly benefit the water management needs of a DAC or EDA. Refer to the applicable PSP for more
information regarding the applicability of cost share reduction or waivers.
D. Program Preferences and Statewide Priorities
California Water Code Program Preferences
Water Code §79707(b and e) and §79742(a and f) identify various priorities or considerations that
shall be given to proposals and are listed below and are collectively referred to as the “Program
Preferences.”
Leverage Funds – Give priority to projects that leverage private, federal, or local funding or
produce the greatest public benefit.
Employ New or Innovative Technology or Practices – Give special consideration to projects that
employ new or innovative technology or practices, including decision support tools that support
the integration of multiple jurisdictions, including, but not limited to, water supply, flood control,
land use, and sanitation.
Implement IRWM Plans with Greater Watershed Coverage – When choosing between
projects, give priority to projects in IRWM Plans that cover the greater portion of the
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watershed.
Multiple Benefits – Give special consideration to projects that achieve multiple benefits.
These Program Preferences will be taken into consideration during the review process; refer to the
applicable PSP for the specific details regarding the application of the Program Preferences.
Statewide Priorities: The Water Resilience Port
Governor Newsom’s Water Resilience Portfolio
, various water-related Executive Orders issued by the
Governor (e.g., N-10-19, N-10-21), and the 2021 Drought Emergency Proclamations establish the State’s
current priorities for water management in California. These priorities are summarized in Table 1.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to consider these priorities and include projects addressing them in
their grant applications.
Table 1 – Statewide Priorities
Priorities Description
1. Utilize natural Proposals that contain projects that create or improve natural
infrastructure such infrastructure to sustainably meet water management needs.
as forests and
Desirable proposals will achieve one or more of the following:
floodplains
Restoration or improvement of ecosystems such as
forests, mountain meadows, and others to improve
source watershed resiliency and productivity
Restoration of floodplains to mitigate flood risk
Restoration of wetlands and other ecosystem to achieve
water quality improvements
Wetland restoration, dune restoration, oyster bed
restoration, and other improvements to natural
infrastructure to build resiliency against sea level rise
2. Encourage Proposals that build regional approaches to water management
regional approaches and demonstrate watershed-level management of resources.
among water users
Desirable proposals will achieve one or more of the following:
sharing watersheds
Ensure water security at the local level, where individual
government efforts integrate into one combined regional
commitment where the sum becomes greater than any
single piece
Include projects that provide water management
solutions to multiple agencies such as shared facilities,
interties, etc.
Improve land use and water alignment
3. Drought Proposals that contain projects that effectively address long-
Preparedness
term drought preparedness by contributing to sustainable
water supply and reliability during water shortages. Drought
preparedness projects do not include drought emergency
response actions, such as trucking of water or lowering well
intakes.
Desirable proposals will achieve one or more of the following:
Promote water conservation, conjunctive use, reuse,
and recycling
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Improve landscape and agricultural irrigation efficiencies
Achieve long-term reduction of water use
Increase efficient groundwater basin management
Establish system interties
Solutions that yield a new water supply such as
seawater desalination
Ecosystem restoration that yields an increase in water
supply
4. Climate Proposals that will address the key Climate Change issues of:
Resilience
Assessment of vulnerabilities as a result of climate
change
Increase climate resiliency
Reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
Proposals that contain projects that when implemented address
adaptation to climate change effects in an IRWM region.
Desirable proposals include those that:
Advance and expand conjunctive management of
multiple water supply sources
Use and reuse water more efficiently
Address anticipated climate change impacts, such as
rising sea-level, and which may include modifications or
relocations of intakes or outfalls
Proposals that contain projects that reduce GHG emissions
from current emissions. Desirable proposals include those that:
Reduce energy consumption of water systems and uses
Use cleaner energy sources to move and treat water
Increase water use efficiency
Increase water recycling
Increase water system energy efficiency
Reuse runoff
5. Strengthen Proposals that demonstrate partnership with local, federal, and
partnerships with Tribal governments, water agencies and irrigation districts, and
local, federal, and other stakeholders.
Tribal governments,
Desirable proposals will include one of the following:
water agencies and
Projects that benefit multiple local partner sponsors
irrigation districts,
and other
Projects that demonstrate the involvement of
stakeholders.
traditionally underrepresented partners such as Tribes
and Disadvantaged communities
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E. Grant Award Process
IRWM grants will be awarded using specific criteria contained in the individual PSPs.
II. E LIGIBILITY R EQUIREMENTS
A.Eligible GrantApplicants
Water Code §79712 identifies the following entities as eligible grant applicants:
Publicagencies
501(c)(3) Non-profit organizations
Publicutilities
Federally recognized Indian Tribes
State Indian Tribes listed on the Native American Heritage Commission’s Tribal Consultation list
Mutual water companies
See Appendix B for definitions of these terms.
To be part of the proposal as a project proponent and access grant funding through their relationship
with the applicant, Local Project Sponsors must meet the definition of Eligible Grant Applicant as
described above. Note that if the applicant is found ineligible, the entire application will be considered
ineligible. If the Local Project Sponsor is found ineligible, funding cannot be awarded to that project
and the grant award will be proportionately reduced.
B. Eligibility Criteria
This is a general list of eligibility criteria for IRWM grant funding opportunities. Refer to the individual
PSPs for specific eligibility criteria requirements and information that must be included in an
application to establish eligibility.
The IRWM region must have been accepted into the IRWM Grant Program through the
Region Acceptance Process (RAP) – If an IRWM region has previously gone through the RAP and
any boundary changes have been accepted by DWR, no further action is required. If the IRWM region
is new and has not been through the RAP process or is changing its boundary, Volume 2, Section VI of
the 2016 Guidelines contains the information needed to comply with this criterion. IRWM regions need
to address this criterion prior to the close date of a grant solicitation to which they are applying.
Previous RAP decisions are located at: https://water.ca.gov/Work-With-Us/Grants-And-Loans/IRWM-
Grant-Programs/Region-Acceptance-Process
Projects included in IRWM Plan – Projects must be included in an adopted IRWM Plan that is
consistent with the 2016 IRWM plan standards. The applicant must demonstrate that the project is
listed in the IRWM Plan project list.
Each proponent of a project included in an IRWM Implementation proposal must adopt the
IRWM Plan – Each individual agency proposing a project(s) must adopt the IRWM Plan. Regional
Water Management Groups will not be allowed to adopt an IRWM Plan on behalf of their member
agencies.
Public Utilities and Mutual Water Companies – A project proposed by a public utility that is
regulated by the Public Utilities Commission or a mutual water company shall have a clear and definite
public purpose and shall benefit the customers of the water system and not the investors (Water Code
§79712(b)(1)).
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Water Contamination – Water Code §10541(e)(14) requires IRWM Plans in regions with areas of
nitrate, arsenic, perchlorate, or hexavalent chromium contamination to include a description of each of
the following:
The location and extent of that contamination in the region,
The impacts caused by the contamination to communities within theregion,
Existing efforts being undertaken in the region to address the impacts, and
Any additional efforts needed to address the impacts.
Additionally, Water Code §10544.5 requires the RWMG, in areas that have nitrate, arsenic,
perchlorate, or hexavalent chromium contamination, to include in the grant application information
regarding how a project or projects in the application help to address the contamination or an
explanation why the application does not include that kind of project or projects.
Climate Change – Applicants seeking funding shall demonstrate that the IRWM Plan the applicant’s
project implements contributes to addressing the risks in the region to water supply and water
infrastructure arising from climate change (Water Code §79742(e)).
Groundwater Management Compliance – A local agency that does not prepare, adopt, and submit
its groundwater \[management\] plan in accordance with groundwater planning requirements
established under Division 6 of the Water Code (Water Code §10000 et seq.) is ineligible to apply for
grant funds until the plan is prepared and submitted in accordance the requirements of Division 6 of
the Water Code. The groundwater management plan (GWMP) requirement shall not apply to a water
replenishment district formed pursuant to Water Code section 60000 et seq., or to a local agency that
serves or has authority to manage an adjudicated groundwater basin (Water Code §79742(b)).
The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) (Water Code §10720 et seq.) changes grant
eligibility related to groundwater management compliance. Various SGMA requirements become
effective over time. Applicants will need to maintain continuing eligibility with the most current SGMA
requirements as they come into effect. Applicants with groundwater projects must follow specific
instructions contained in each PSP on what to submit for groundwater management eligibility as
SGMA is implemented.
SGMA – SGMA (Water Code §10720 et seq.) specifies actions for critically over-drafted
groundwater basins, high and medium priority basins, and low and very low priority basins.
Groundwater project proponents must demonstrate how their project is consistent with SGMA
efforts in the basin.
Groundwater Management Plan Compliance – The applicant, or the project proponent
responsible, must meet one of the following conditions (Water Code §10753.7 (b)(1)):
Conform to the requirements of an adjudication of water rights in the subject groundwater
basin.
For projects in a high or medium priority basin, as designated by DWR, a GWMP that complies
with Water Code §10753.7 must be prepared, implemented, and have been adopted before
January 1, 2015. If the GWMP was not by adopted after January 1, 2015, then the project(s)
is(are) not eligible to receive funding (Water Code §10750.1(a)). However, this does not
apply to a plan submitted as an alternative pursuant to Water Code §10733.6, unless DWR
has not determined that the alternative satisfies the objectives of Part 2.74 (commencing with
Section 10720) on or before January 31, 2020, or DWR later determines that the plan does
not satisfy the objectives (Water Code §10750.1(c)).
Participate or consent to be subject to a GWMP, basin-wide management plan, or other IRWM
program or plan that meets the requirements of Water Code §10753.7.
For projects located in low or very low priority groundwater basins, as designated by DWR,
without an existing GWMP, the applicant or local project sponsor must commit to adopting a
GWMP that meets the requirements of Water Code §10753.7 or a GSP that meets the
requirements of Water Code § 10727 et seq. within one-year of the grant application
submittal date.
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California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) Compliance Water Code
§10920 et seq. establishes a groundwater monitoring program designed to monitor and report
groundwater elevations in all or part of a basin or sub-basin. Information on the requirements of the
CASGEM Program can be found at the link listed in Appendix A. DWR has established high, medium,
low, and very low priority groundwater basins, as well as CASGEM monitoring entities. For those high
and medium priority basins that do not have a CASGEM monitoring entity, a grant applicant and/or
Local Project Sponsor that match the list of potential monitoring entities identified in Water Code
§10927, along with counties whose jurisdictions include unmonitored high and medium priority basins,
will not be eligible for grant funding pursuant to Water Code §10933.7(a). Consistent with Water Code
§10933.7(b), if the entire service area of the grant applicant or the individual project proponent is
demonstrated to be a DAC, as defined in Appendix B, the project will be considered eligible for grant
funding notwithstanding CASGEM compliance.
Stormwater Resource Plans – Water Code §10563(c) requires the development of a stormwater
resource plan and compliance with these provisions to receive grants for stormwater and dry weather
runoff capture projects. This requirement does not apply to DACs with a population of 20,000 or less
and that is not a co-permittee for a municipal separate stormwater system national pollutant discharge
elimination system permit issued to a municipality with a population greater than 20,000 (Water Code
§ 10563(c)).
Urban and Agricultural Water Suppliers Compliance – To be eligible for grant funding under this
program:
Urban water suppliers (UWS) must have a current Urban Water Management Plan that has been
reviewed by DWR and found to have addressed the requirements of the Urban Water Management
Planning Act (Water Code Division 6, Part 2.6, §10610 et seq.).
UWS must comply with the State Water Resources Control Board’s Water Conservation and
Production Reporting requirement. Reports are due on the 28th of each month and can be filed using
the reporting tool at https://drinc.ca.gov/Drinc/MonitoringReportInfo.aspx.
Agricultural water suppliers must have a current Agricultural Water Management Plan that has
been reviewed by DWR and found to have addressed the requirements of the Agricultural Water
Management Planning Act (Water Code Division 6, Part 2.8, § 10800 et seq.).
Agricultural and urban water suppliers must comply with the conservation and water use
efficiency measures of Water Code, Division 6, Part 2.55 (Water Code §10608 et seq.),
Sustainable Water Use and Demand Reduction, and associated regulations.
Water Metering Compliance – Any urban water supplier applying for State grant funds for
wastewater treatment projects, water use efficiency projects, drinking water treatment projects, or for
a permit for a new or expanded water supply, shall demonstrate that they meet the water meter
requirements in Water Code §525 et seq.
Surface Water Diversion Reporting Compliance – A diverter of surface water is not eligible for a
water grant or loan awarded or administered by the State unless it complies with surface water
diversion reporting requirements outlined in Water Code, Division 2, Part 5.1 (Water Code §5100 et
seq.).
Open and Transparent Water Data – Recipients of state funds through grants or contracts for
research or projects relating to the improvement of water or ecological data shall, as a condition of the
receipt of a grant or contract, adhere to the protocols developed pursuant to subdivision (a) for data
sharing, transparency, documentation, and quality control (Water Code §12406(b)).
C. Eligible Project Types
Subject to regional priorities, proposals may include, but are not limited to, the following project types
(Water Code §79743(a - j)):
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Water reuse and recycling for non-potable reuse and direct and indirect potable reuse
Water-use efficiency and water conservation
Local and regional surface and underground water storage, including groundwater aquifer
cleanup or recharge projects
Regional water conveyance facilities that improve integration of separate water systems
Watershed protection, restoration, and management projects, including projects that reduce the
risk of wildfire or improve water supply reliability
Stormwater resource management, including, but not limited to, the following:
Projects to reduce, manage, treat, or capture rainwater or stormwater
Projects that provide multiple benefits such as water quality, water supply, flood control, or
open space
Decision support tools that evaluate the benefits and costs of multi-benefit stormwater
projects
Projects to implement a stormwater resource plan developed in accordance with Part2.3
(commencing with Section 10560) of Division 6 including Water Code §10562(b)(7)
Conjunctive use of surface and groundwater storage facilities
Water desalination projects
Decision support tools to model regional water management strategies to account for climate
change and other changes in regional demand and supply projections
Improvement of water quality, including drinking water treatment and distribution, groundwater
and aquifer remediation, matching water quality to water use, wastewater treatment, water
pollution prevention, and management of urban and agricultural runoff
Regional projects or programs as defined by the IRWM Planning Act (Water Code §10537), see
Appendix B
Eligible proposals must do the following (these requirements may be applied at the project level
depending on the applicable PSP):
Advance the purpose of Proposition 1 Chapter 7, Regional Water Security, Climate, and Drought
Preparedness (Water Code §79707(c) and §79740) which are, as follows:
Assist water infrastructure systems adaption to climate change
Provide incentives for water agencies throughout each watershed to collaborate in managing
the region’s water resources and setting regional priorities for water infrastructure
Improve regional water self-reliance, while reducing reliance on the Sacramento-San Joaquin
Delta.
Eligible projects must:
Be consistent with Water Code Division 7 (Water Code §13000 et seq.) and Section 13100 of the
Government Code (Infrastructure Plan) (Water Code §79707(h))
Promote State planning priorities and sustainable community strategies, consistent with Government
Code §65041.1 and §65080 (Water Code §79707(i))
Wherever possible, preserve California’s working agricultural and forested landscapes (Water
Code §79707(j))
Result in public benefits that address the most critical statewide needs and priorities for public
funding (Water Code §79707(a))
Be included in a Stormwater Resource Plan that has been incorporated into an IRWM plan, unless
exempt per Water Code §10563(c)(2)(B). (Applies only to stormwater and dry weather runoff
capture projects.)
Be supported by the local Groundwater Sustainability Agency. (Applies only to projects that affect
Groundwater levels.)
Proposition 1 funds cannot be used for the following actions:
Any project that could adversely impact a wild and scenic river or any river afforded protection
under the California or Federal Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (Water Code §79711(e))
Acquisition of land through eminent domain (Water Code §79711(g))
Design, construction, operation, mitigation, or maintenance of Delta conveyance facilities (Water
Code §79710(a))
Acquisition of water except for projects that will provide fisheries or ecosystem benefits or
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improvements that are greater than required applicable environmental mitigation measures or
compliance obligations in effect at the time the funds are made available. Such funds shall not be
credited to any measures or obligations, except for any water transfers for the benefit of
§3406(d) of the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Title 34 of Public Law 102-575) (Water
Code §79709(c)).
The PSP for a specific solicitation may also provide clarifications on the specific project eligibility
requirements.
III. G ENERAL P ROGRAM R EQUIREMENTS
A. Conflict of Interest
All participants are subject to State and federal conflict of interest laws. Failure to comply with these
laws, including business and financial disclosure provisions, will result in the application being rejected
and any subsequent grant agreement being declared void. Other legal action may also be taken.
Before submitting an application, applicants are urged to seek legal counsel regarding conflict-of-
interest requirements. Applicable statutes include, but are not limited to, Government Code §1090 and
Public Resources Code §10410 and §10411.
B. Confidentiality
Once the application has been submitted to DWR, any privacy rights, as well as other confidentiality
protections afforded by law with respect to the application package will be waived.
C. Labor Code Compliance
Grant recipients are bound by all the provisions of the Labor Code regarding prevailing wages and shall
monitor all contracts subject to reimbursement from this Agreement to assure that the prevailing wage
provisions of the Labor Code are being met. The applicant must comply with all applicable laws when
it hires private consultants to implement its project partially or fully.
Tribal governments may have other labor compliance requirements or obligations depending on their
federally recognized or non-federally recognized status; Tribes are encouraged to consult their legal
counsel and the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) to determine their specific labor compliance
obligations.
For additional information on Labor Code compliance, please refer to the DIR link listed in Appendix A.
Before submitting an application, applicants are urged to seek legal counsel regarding California Labor
Code compliance. DWR will not advise applicants on Labor Code compliance.
D. CEQA Compliance
Activities funded under the IRWM Grant Program regardless of funding source must comply with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code §21000 et seq.). Public Resources
Code §21080.3.1 requires the CEQA lead agency to consider project effects on Tribal cultural resources
and to conduct consultation with California Native American Tribes. Appendix C contains additional
information on Tribal notification.
E. Monitoring Requirements
Water quality monitoring data shall be collected and reported to the SWRCB in a manner that is
compatible and consistent with surface water monitoring data systems or groundwater monitoring data
systems administered by the SWRCB (Water Code §79704). See Appendix A for web links to California
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Environmental Data Exchange Network and the Groundwater Ambient Monitoring and Assessment
Program (Water Code §79704).
Projects that collect watershed monitoring data shall collect and report the data in a manner consistent
with the Department of Conservation’s statewide watershed monitoring program (Water Code
§79704).
Water Code §10927 requires various entities, including local agencies that are managing all or part of
a groundwater basin pursuant to Water Code §10750, to assume responsibilities for groundwater
elevation monitoring and reporting, as required by Water Code §10920 et seq. Appendix A provides a
link to the CASGEM program website which provides useful information on the CASGEM requirement.
F.Signage or Acknowledgement of Credit
To the extent practicable, a project supported by funds made available through this program will
include signage or other relevant forms of acknowledgement informing the public that the project
received funds from the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Water
Code §79707(g)).
G.Tribal Status
The Department of Water Resources acknowledges federally recognized Tribes are protected by the
doctrine of sovereign immunity. Further, the Department acknowledges that there are several types of
Tribal land ownership, such as the following:
1. Land that is owned by or subject to an ownership of possessory interest of the Tribe;
2. Land that is “Indian Lands” of the Tribe, as that term is defined by 25 U.S.C. section 81(a)(1); or
3. Land that is owned by a tribal entity, or Tribe, within the external border of such Indian lands
If a Tribe is awarded grant funding, DWR will consult with the Tribe on a government-to-
government basis prior to the execution of a grant agreement.
H. California Conservation Corps
Pursuant to Water Code §79714(c) grantees are encouraged to utilize the California Conservation
Corps to implement projects funded under this program, where feasible.
I.Competitive Bidding and Procurement
All contracts with other entities for the acquisition of goods, services, and construction of public
works with funds provided by the State to grantees and LPSs must be in writing and shall comply
with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the securing of competitive bids and undertaking
competitive negotiations. If a grantee or LPS does not have a written policy to award contracts
through a competitive bidding or sole source process, Department of General Services’ State
Contracting Manual rules must be followed and are available at:
https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-
Folder/State-Contracting. Applicants with questions regarding competitive bidding requirements
should be directed to their counsel. DWR will not advise applicants on competitive bidding
requirements.
IV. P ROPOSAL S ELECTION AND A WARD P ROCESS
This section describes the proposal selection and award process for the Implementation Grant Program.
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A.Application Submittal andReview
The PSPs provide detailed instructions on the mechanics of submitting applications and specific
information on submittal requirements. PSPs will be made available on the DWR website listed in the
Foreword. A notice will be emailed to all interested parties on the IRWM Grant Program mailing list and
posted on the website listed in the Foreword.
Submission of applications will be through DWR’s Grant Review and Tracking System (GRanTS).
Applicants will be required to submit a new application for each Solicitation.
Each application will be evaluated for completeness and eligibility, in accordance with the PSP.
Applications deemed incomplete and/or ineligible may not be evaluated.
All complete and eligible applications will be reviewed and evaluated by DWR based on the criteria and
process described in the individual PSPs. DWR may request technical review services from the SWRCB
or other agencies, based on technical elements of the proposals.
B. Applicant Assistance Workshops
Informational workshops may be conducted to address applicant questions and to provide general
assistance to applicants preparing applications. The dates of the workshops will be provided via the
IRWM Grant Program website, email distribution list, and news release(s). In addition to these
informational workshops, applicants are encouraged to contact DWR staff with any questions
regarding the IRWM Grant Program at (916) 651-9613 or by e-mail at DWR_IRWM@water.ca.gov.
C. Applicant Notification and Public Meeting
The recommended funding list may be posted on DWR’s website for a minimum of 15 calendar days
and may be presented at a public meeting held by DWR to solicit public comments on the proposed
funding recommendations.
D. Final Awards
Based on the application evaluations, and the recommendation of the selection panel, DWR’s Director
will approve the release of the grant Final Awards. Final Awards will be posted on DWR’s website and
announced by e-mail. Following approval by the Director, the selected grant recipients will receive
award notification letters officially notifying them of their selection, the grant amount, and associated
conditions and requirements.
E. Grant Agreement Execution
Following award notification, DWR will execute a grant agreement with the grant recipient. Grant
agreements are not executed until signed by the authorized representative of the grant recipient and
DWR. The grantee will correspond directly with DWR and then distribute funding to the Local Project
Sponsors that are responsible for implementation of the component projects.
DWR may require the CEQA process to be complete for any or all projects (if applicable) at the time of
application or anytime thereafter as specified by DWR in the individual PSP. If applicable, the Grantee
must demonstrate that it has a plan to comply with all applicable requirements of CEQA and the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and a schedule that outlines when the appropriate
environmental documents will be completed. Each project with work subject to CEQA shall not
proceed until documents that satisfy the CEQA process are received by DWR and DWR has completed
its CEQA compliance review. Work that is subject to a CEQA document shall not proceed until and
unless approved by DWR. Such approval is fully discretionary and shall constitute a condition
precedent to any work for which it is required. Once CEQA documentation has been completed, DWR
will consider the environmental documents and decide whether to continue to fund the project or to
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require changes, alterations, or other mitigation.
As part of the grant agreement, grant recipients and associated Local Project Sponsors will be required
to provide information regarding their projects for Bond Accountability reporting. The Grantee may be
required to provide audited financial statements for each agency or organization proposed to receive
grant funding.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review existing agreement templates for an understanding
of responsibilities for the grant recipient and Local Project Sponsors prior to submitting an
application. Appendix D provides a summary of the minimum documents/records that will need to
be maintained for State auditing purposes.
F.EligibleCosts andPayment
Costs incurred by grant recipients must meet the “reimbursable costs” definition contained in Appendix
B to be eligible to be considered for grant share. Costs incurred by grant recipients must meet the
“local cost share” definition in Appendix B to be eligible to be considered for local cost share.
Additionally, these costs must be incurred between the effective dates listed in the PSP and
termination date of the grant agreement. Refer to the PSP for additional guidance regarding travel
costs.
Reimbursement
DWR’s standard method of payment is reimbursement in arrears. Funds are dispersed after DWR
approves the submittal of the DWR invoice form and required back-up documentation by the Grantee.
Advanced Payment
Water Code §10551 authorizes advanced payment by DWR for certain grant-funded projects that are
included in an IRWM Plan. See the PSP for information on Advanced Payment.
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A PPENDIX A – U SEFUL W EB L INKS
DWR
Homepage:http://www.water.ca.gov/
IRWM Grant Program: https://water.ca.gov/Work-With-Us/Grants-And-Loans/IRWM-Grant-
Programs
FinancialAssistance Programs: https://water.ca.gov/Work-With-Us/Grants-And-Loans
DAC and EDA Mapping Tools and Data: https://water.ca.gov/Work-With-Us/Grants-And-Loans/Mapping-Tools
2016 IRWM Plan Update Status;
iew Tool: https://water.ca.gov/Work-With-Us/Grants-And-Loans/IRWM-Grant-
Plan Standards Rev
Programs/Plan-Review-Process
California Water Resilience Portfolio: https://resources.ca.gov/Initiatives/Building-Water-
Resilience/portfolio
Water Use andEfficiencyBranch:https://water.ca.gov/Programs/Water-Use-And-Efficiency
Urban Water ManagementPlans: https://water.ca.gov/Programs/Water-Use-And-Efficiency/Urban-Water-
Use-Efficiency/Urban-Water-Management-Plans
Agricultural Water Management Plans: https://water.ca.gov/Programs/Water-Use-And-Efficiency/Agricultural-
Water-Use-Efficiency
General Groundwater Management: https://water.ca.gov/Programs/Groundwater-Management
Climate Change Website:https://water.ca.gov/Programs/All-Programs/Climate-Change-Program
SGMA website: https://water.ca.gov/Programs/Groundwater-Management/SGMA-
Groundwater-Management
CASGEM Program: https://water.ca.gov/Programs/Groundwater-Management/Groundwater-
Elevation-Monitoring--CASGEM
SWRCB
Homepage: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov
Stormwater Resource Plan Guidance: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/grants_loans/sw
gp/docs/prop1/swrp_finalguidelines_dec2015.pdf
California Environmental Data
Exchange Network: http://www.ceden.org/
Impaired Water Bodies:https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/rwqcb5/water_issues/tmdl/impaired_wa
ters_list/
Groundwater Ambient Monitoring
and Assessment: http://www.swrcb.ca.g ov/gama
Regional Water Quality Control Plans (Basin Plans)
All Regions: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/plans_policies/
CEQA
California State Clearinghouse Handbook: http://opr.ca.gov/docs/SCH_Handbook_2012.pdf
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Climate Change Information
Climate Change Handbook: https://water.ca.gov/-/media/DWR-Website/Web-Pages/Work-With-
http://climate.calcommons.org/sites/default/files/basic/climate_chan
ge_handbook_regional_water_planning.pdf
California Climate Change Portal: http://www.climatechange.ca.gov/
AB 32 Scoping Plan: http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/scopingplan/scopingplan.htm
Sea Level Rise Guidance: http://www.opc.ca.gov/webmaster/ftp/pdf/agenda_items/2018031
4/Item3_Exhibit-A_OPC_SLR_Guidance- rd3.pdf
Cal-Adapt: http://cal-adapt.org/
Department of Industrial Relations
Labor CompliancePrograms: http://www.dir.ca.gov/lcp.asp
DIR’s Public Works Manual: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/PWManualCombined.pdf
Tribal Consultation
STATE
California Native American
Heritage Commission: http://www.nahc.ca.gov/
Governor's TribalAdvisor Office:http://tribalgovtaffairs.ca.gov/
Office of Planning and Research
Tribal & CEQA Resources: https://opr.ca.gov/ceqa/tribal/
TRIBAL
Karuk Tribal Consultation Policy: http://www.karuk.us/images/docs/hr-files/18-04-
05_consultation_policy_FINAL_clean.pdf
Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians
Consultation Ordinance:
http://media.wix.com/ugd/db3091_ca0215dd0fe14939bf25c156c735
4fc2.pdf
FEDERAL
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Tribal
Consultation Handbook: http://www.fws.gov/carlsbad/TribalRelations/Tribal_Consultation_Han
dbook_2013.pdf
U.S. Census Bureau
Homepage: http://www.census.gov
American Community Survey: http://www.census.gov/acs
DAC Reports and Studies
DAC Reports and Studies: https://water.ca.gov/Work-With-Us/Grants-And-Loans/IRWM-Grant-
Programs/Proposition-1/DAC-Involvement-Program (See “Related
Publications”)
Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts
SB 628 Informational page: http://abag.ca.gov/events/ga/2015/SB628.pdf
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Watershed Improvement Program: http://restorethesierra.org
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A PPENDIX B – D EFINITIONS
Acquisition – obtaining an interest in real property including, easements, leases, water, water rights, or
interest in water obtained for the purposes of instream flows and development rights.
Adopted IRWM Plan – an IRWM Plan that has been formally accepted, as evidenced by a resolution or
other written documentation by the governing bodies of each agency that is part of the RWMG
responsible for the development of the Plan and have responsibility for implementation of the
Plan. Adoption of an IRWM Plan must follow the notification process in Water Code §10543.
Advanced Payment – is available for certain projects meeting the criteria specified in Water Code
§10551. See Appendix G for more information. Advanced payment is only available for eligible
reimbursable costs (see reimbursable costs definition below).
Agricultural Water Supplier – a water supplier, either publicly or privately owned, that provides water
to 10,000 or more irrigated acres, excluding the acreage that receives recycled water; also includes
a supplier or contractor for water, regardless of the basis of right, that distributes or sells water for
ultimate resale to customers (Water Code §10608.12(a)).
Applicant – the entity that is formally submitting a grant application. This is the same entity that would
enter into an agreement with the State should the grant application be funded. The grant applicant
must be a public agency, non-profit organization, public utility, federally recognized Indian Tribe,
state Indian Tribe listed on the Native American Heritage Commission’s Tribal Consultation list, or a
mutual water company (Water Code §79712(a-b)).
Application – the electronic or hard copy submission to DWR that requests grant funding for a proposal
that the applicant intends to implement.
Basin Plan – also referred to as Regional Water Quality Control Plan, identifies: 1) beneficial uses to be
protected; 2) water quality objectives for their reasonable protection of beneficial uses; and 3) a
program of implementation for achieving the water quality objectives as established by the
RWQCBs or SWRCB (Water Code §13050(j)).
Beneficial Uses – the uses of streams, lakes, rivers, and other water bodies to humans and other life.
Beneficial uses are outlined in a Regional Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan). (See also Water
Code §13050(f).)
California Native American Tribe – all Indigenous Communities of California, which are on the contact
list maintained by the Native American Heritage Commission, including those that are federally
non-recognized and federally recognized, and those with allotment lands, regardless of whether
they own those lands. Additionally, because some water bodies and Tribal boundaries cross State
borders, this term may include Indigenous Communities in Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona that are
impacted by water in California.
Climate Resilience – means the ability of an entity or system, including an individual, a community, an
ecosystem, or a natural system, and its component parts, to absorb, accommodate, or recover
from the effects of a climate event in a timely and efficient manner, including through ensuring
the preservation, restoration, or improvement of its essential basic structures and functions. In
the case of natural and working lands, climate resilience includes the preservation, restoration, or
enhancement of the ability to sequester greenhouse gases.
Disadvantaged Community – a community with an annual median household income that is less
than 80 percent of the Statewide annual median household income (Water Code §79702(j) which
refers to Water Code §79505.5).
Economically Distressed Area – a municipality with a population of 20,000 persons or less, a rural
county, or a reasonably isolated and divisible segment of a larger municipality where the segment
of the population is 20,000 persons or less, with an annual median household income that is less
than 85 percent of the statewide median household income, and with one or more of the following
conditions as determined by the department: (1) financial hardship, (2) unemployment rate at
least 2 percent higher than the statewide average, or (3) low population density. (Water Code
§79702. (k)).
Eligible Involvement Activities – activities that benefit DACs and meet the intended outcome(s) of the
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DAC Involvement Program. Please reference the DAC Involvement Program RFP for additional
information.
Environmental Justice – the fair treatment of people of all races, cultures, and incomes with respect to
the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations,
and policies (Government Code §65040.12(e)).
Grantee – a grant recipient that is responsible for the administration of the grant agreement.
Grant Administration – work or other activities performed by the Grantee or Local Project Sponsor
including, but not limited to, activities associated with administering the grant, submitting progress
reports, invoice processing, coordinating with DWR’s Financial Assistance Branch, and other like
work required for the successful execution, managing, processing, and closing of a Grant
Agreement.
In-Kind Services – work performed by the Grantee that furthers the scope of the grant, the cost of
which is considered local cost share in-lieu of actual funds from the Grantee.
IRWM Plan – a comprehensive plan for a defined geographic area, the specific development, content,
and adoption of which shall satisfy requirements developed pursuant to this part. At a minimum,
an Integrated Regional Water Management Plan describes the major water-related objectives and
conflicts within a region, considers a broad variety of resource management strategies, identifies
the appropriate mix of water demand and supply management alternatives, water quality
protections, and environmental stewardship actions to provide long-term, reliable, and high-quality
water supply and protect the environment, and identifies disadvantaged communities in the region
and takes the water-related needs of those communities into consideration. (Water Code §10530 et
seq., in particular §10534)
Local Cost Share – non-State fund portion of cost share made available by the applicant to assist in
financing a project which can include in-kind-services directly related to the scope of work
presented in the grant proposal. Generally, local cost share expenses must meet reimbursable cost
requirements (defined below).
Local cost share may also include costs associated with development of Proposition 1, IRWM
Implementation grant applications and participation in required pre-application workshops for projects
that ultimately receive Proposition 1 IRWM Implementation grant funding. State Revolving Funds and
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds are not considered State funds and may be used as
local cost share.
Local Partner Sponsor – the sponsor of an individual project contained within the grant agreement.
Long-term – means for a period of not less than 20 years.
Mutual Water Company – a private corporation or association organized for the purposes of delivering
water to its stockholders and members at cost, including use of works for conserving, treating, and
reclaiming water (Public Utilities Code §2725-2729).
Natural Infrastructure - “Natural infrastructure” means a network of ecological areas, man-made
systems, or practices that use or mimic natural processes to benefit people or wildlife. “Natural
infrastructure” reduces vulnerability to the impacts of climate change and includes, but is not
limited to, permeable pavements, bioswales, wetlands, floodplains, forests, urban forests, beaches,
dunes, tidal marshes, reefs, seagrass, parks, rain gardens, and engineered systems, such as
levees, that are combined with restored natural systems, to provide a wide array of benefits to
people or wildlife.
Non-profit Organization – any non-profit corporation qualified to do business in California and qualified
under United States Code, title 26, §501(c)(3). (Water Code §79702(p))
Physical Benefits –measures of project accomplishments (expressed as numeric targets) such as
amount of water supply, change in water quality, area, and types of properties protected by flood
control features, habitat measured in acreage or flow, energy production or savings, recreation
facilities, etc.
Program Preferences – components of a proposal that the State will give preference to, as defined in
Water Code §79707 and §79742.
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Proposal – the suite of projects that is submitted in an IRWM implementation grant application.
Proposition 1 – “Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014” passed by
California voters on November 4, 2014, and as set forth in Division 26.7 of the Water Code.
Public Agency – any state agency or department, special district, joint powers authority, city, county,
city and county, or other political subdivision of the State. (Water Code §79702(s))
Public Utility – as defined in Public Utilities Code §216.
Regional Project or Program – projects or programs identified in an IRWM Plan that accomplish any of
the following (Water Code §10537):
a. Reduce water demand through agricultural and urban water use efficiency.
b. Increase water supplies for any beneficial use through the use of any of the following or
other means:
1. Groundwater storage and conjunctive water management
2. Desalination
3. Precipitation enhancement
4.Waterrecycling
5. Regional and local surface storage
6.Water-useefficiency
7. Stormwater management
c. Improve operational efficiency and water supply reliability, including conveyance facilities,
system reoperation, and water transfers.
d. Improve water quality, including drinking water treatment and distribution, groundwater
and aquifer remediation, matching water quality to water use, wastewater treatment, water
pollution prevention, and management of urban and agricultural runoff.
e. Improve resource stewardship, including agricultural lands stewardship, ecosystem
restoration, flood plain management, recharge area protection, urban land use
management, groundwater management, water-dependent recreation, fishery restoration,
including fish passage improvement, and watershed management.
f. Improve flood management through structural and nonstructural means, or by any other
means.
Regional Water Management Group – or RWMG means a group in which three or more local agencies,
at least two of which have a statutory authority over water supply or water management, as well
as those persons who may be necessary for the development and implementation of an IRWM Plan
that meets the requirements in Water Code §10540 and §10541.
Reimbursable Costs – costs that may be repaid by state grant. Reimbursable costs may include the
reasonable costs of engineering, design, land and easement, legal fees, preparation of
environmental documentation, environmental mitigation, and project implementation including
directly related administrative costs.
Costs that are not reimbursable with grant funding include, but are not limited to:
a. Costs for preparing and filing a grant application
b. Operation and maintenance costs, including post construction project performance and
monitoring costs
c. Purchase of equipment not an integral part of the project
d. Establishing a reserve fund
e. Purchase of water supplies with the exception of Water Code §79709(c)
f. Replacement of existing funding sources for ongoing programs
g. Purchase of land in excess of the minimum required acreage necessary to operate as an
integral part of the project, as set forth and detailed by engineering and feasibility studies
or acquisition of land by eminent domain
h. Mitigation for environmental impacts not resulting from implementation of the project
funded by this program
i. Federal and State taxes
j. Indirect Costs, except those that are directly assignable to the grant (documented and
proportionately assessed). Examples of Indirect Costs include but are not limited to:
central service costs; general administration of the Grantee or Local Project Sponsors
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(LPS); non-project-specific accounting and personnel services performed within the
Grantee or LPS’ organizations; depreciation or use allowances on buildings and
equipment; the costs of operating and maintaining non-project-specific facilities; tuition;
conference fees; and, generic overhead or markup.
This prohibition applies to the Grantee, LPSs, and any subcontract or sub-agreement for
work completed pursuant to the funding agreement executed with the State.
Scoring Criteria – set of requirements used by DWR to evaluate a proposal for a given program or for
funding.
Small Disadvantaged Community – for the purposes of Water Code §10545, a small disadvantaged
community shall mean a Disadvantaged Community (Water Code 79702(j)) that also has a
yearlong population of no more than 10,000 persons.
Stakeholder – an individual, group, coalition, agency, or others who are involved in, affected by, or have
an interest in the implementation of a specific program or project.
Urban Water Supplier – supplier, either publicly or privately owned, that provides water for municipal
purposes, either directly or indirectly, to more than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000
acre-feet of water annually (Water Code §10617).
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A PPENDIX C – N ATIVE A MERICAN T RIBE N OTIFICATION
In 2014, the legislature added new requirements regarding Tribal cultural resources in AB 52 (Stats. 2014,
ch. 532). Public Resources Code §21080.3.1 requires the CEQA lead agency to consider project effects on
Tribal cultural resources and to conduct consultation with California Native American Tribes. Before
releasing an Environmental Impact Report, Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration, lead
agencies must give notice to California Native American Tribes that have submitted a written request for
notice and that are traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographic area of the project.
Additional information on Tribal consultation and AB 52 can be found at the links in Appendix A, which
includes an example Tribal Consultation Policy that was adopted by the Karuk Tribe and an example Tribal
Consultation Ordinance enacted by the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians, along with guidance from the
Office of Planning and Research.
Contact information for the NAHC is as follows:
Executive Secretary
Native American Heritage Commission
1550 Harbor Blvd. Suite 100
West Sacramento, California 95691
(916) 373-3710
Fax: (916) 373-5471
nahc@nahc.ca.gov
http://www.nahc.ca.gov/
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A PPENDIX D – G UIDELINES F OR G RANTEES
The list below details the documents/records that State Auditors would need to review in the event of a
grant being audited. Grantees should ensure that such records are maintained for each funded project for
a minimum of three years after termination of the grant agreement.
Internal Controls
1)Organization chart (e.g., Agency’s overall organization chart and organization chart for thegrant
funded program/project)
2)Written internal procedures and flowcharts for thefollowing:
a)Receipts, deposits, and disbursements
b)State reimbursement requests
c) Grant expenditure tracking
d)Guidelines, policy, and procedures on grant funded program/project
3)Audit reports of the Agency’s internal control structure and/or financial statements within the last
three years
4)Prior audit reports on grant funded program/project
Grants
1)Original grant agreement, any amendment(s) and budget modification documents
2)A listing of all bond-funded grants received from the State
3)A listing of all other funding sources for each Program/Project
Contracts
1)All subcontractor and consultant contracts and related or partners documents, if applicable
2)Contracts between the Agency and member agencies as related to the grant funded
program/project
Invoices
1)Invoices from vendors and subcontractors for expenditures submitted to the State for payments
under the grant
2)Documentation linking subcontractor invoices to State reimbursement, requests and related grant
budget line items
3)Reimbursement requests submitted to the State for the grant
Cash Documents
1)Receipts (copies of warrants) showing payments received from the State
2)Deposit slips (or bank statements) showing deposit of the payments received from the State
3)Cancelled checks or disbursement documents showing payments made to vendors, subcontractors,
consultants, and/or agents under the grant
4)Bank statements showing the deposit of the receipts
Accounting Records
1)Ledgers showing entries for grant receipts and cash disbursements
2)Ledgers showing receipts and cash disbursement entries of other funding sources
3)Bridging documents that tie the general ledger to requests for grant reimbursement
Administration Costs
1) Supporting documents showing the calculation of administration costs
Personnel
1)List of all contractors and Agency staff that worked on the grant funded program/project
2)Payroll records including timesheets for contractor staff and the Agency personnel who provided
services charged to the program
Project Files
1)All supporting documentation maintained in the project files
2)All grant related correspondence
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A PPENDIX E – D ISADVANTAGED C OMMUNITIES
Proposition 1 allows for the continued use of the Disadvantaged Community (DAC) definition as set forth
in Water Code §79505.5(a). “Disadvantaged community” means a community with an annual median
household income that is less than 80 percent of the statewide annual median household income.
The American Community Survey (ACS) of the U. S. Census provides a dataset than can be used as a
source to estimate a community’s Median Household Income (MHI). At the time of publication of these
guidelines the most recent and most comprehensive data available is for the 5-year period of 2016-2020.
For this reason, the applicant may utilize either data set. The ACS data estimates MHI for different census
geographies, such as for states, counties, census places (incorporated cities and unincorporated towns),
census tracts, and census block groups. ACS data is updated on a regular basis. For the most current data
and maximum allowable MHI to qualify as a DAC at the time of application for any specific grant program,
see the individual grant program PSP. For additional information on the ACS see the link listed in Appendix
A.
DWR has developed a tool which utilizes the most current ACS data to show the location and boundaries of
DACs in the State, at the census place, tract, block group level, and other information. The tool allows
users to view different geographies or combinations of geographies, using different base maps and to zoom
in to various scales. For individuals with GIS capabilities GIS files representing the ACS data (and DAC
status) for the three census geographies can also be found at the DAC mapping tool website. The DAC
mapping tool can be found at the following link: https://gis.water.ca.gov/app/dacs/
DWR will update the MHI values and the DAC mapping tool as updated ACS datasets become available.
Therefore, potential applicants should check the relevant PSP and DAC mapping tool website prior to
submitting a grant application to verify that current information is being used.
The applicant may use ACS data at the census place, census tract, or census block group geography levels
to show whether a project serves a DAC, based on what geography is the most representative for that
community. For DACs, the allowable alternative geographies are, respectively:
Alternative Geography DAC
The project serves an area that is contained within a census place for which the MHI is less
than
The project serves an area that is contained within one or more census tracts and the MHI of
80% of the
each census tract is less than
statewide MHI*
The project serves an area that is inscribed within one or more census block groups and the MHI
of each block group is less than
The project serves an area that is inscribed in one or more census tracts or block groups and
some (but not all) of the census tracts or block groups have an MHI of less than
If a project serves a DAC and is divided among several contiguous census tracts or block groups, and
some of the project area tracts or block groups do not meet the DAC criterion, the project will be
considered a DAC project for the purpose of waiving local cost share requirements based on
proportionality. For some projects, it may be more appropriate to use the proportion of the population
served, the project cost, or geographic area served as the basis for proportioning the project into
DAC/non-DAC segments.
In cases where the most current ACS 5-year survey data do not support a community as a DAC, DWR will
consider use of other data that show the community is a DAC. For example, income survey data may be
used to support the MHI of the project benefit area. In these instances, please contact DWR at the phone
number or email listed in the Foreword for assistance on how alternate data may be used to determine
whether a community is a DAC.
*See relevant PSP for most current DAC MHI requirements.
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A PPENDIX F – E CONOMICALLY D ISTRESSED A REA
Proposition 1 includes a definition for Economically Distressed Areas (EDAs). The EDA definition
attempts to capture disadvantaged communities that have a state median household income between
80 and 85 percent of the statewide annual MHI. While EDA definition is similar to the DAC definition in
utilizing state MHI as a determining factor, the EDA definition also includes other factors such as
financial hardship, unemployment and population density.
DWR developed the Economically Distressed Area Instructions and Mapping Tool to assist potential
applicants in determining whether the project is located in or benefits an EDA. The Instructions provide
guidance on defining the relevant terms contained in the EDA definition and the current comprehensive
data available for evaluating those terms; the Mapping Tool provides a user-friendly means to assess
whether the area in question is an EDA.
The EDA Mapping Tool presents the different levels of geography, which include counties, census places
(incorporated cities and unincorporated towns), census tracts, and census block groups and can be found
at the following link: https://gis.water.ca.gov/app/edas/
The applicant may use data at the different geography levels to show whether a project serves an EDA,
based on what geography is the most representative for the project location/benefit area. GIS files
representing the data and EDA status for the provided geographies are also provided at the above-
referenced link.
In cases where the outlined data do not adequately portray the project benefit area (such as when the
census geography and the project area do not match), DWR will consider use of other data that
demonstrates EDA status. For example, income survey data may be used to support the MHI of the
project benefit area. In these instances, please contact DWR at the phone number or email listed in the
Forward on how alternate data may be used to demonstrate whether a project benefit area is an EDA.
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C ALIFORNIA N ATURAL R ESOURCES A GENCY
D EPARTMENT OF W ATER R ESOURCES
D IVISION OF REGIONAL ASSISTANCE
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