Proposition 13 Water Recycling Planning Grant

About this program

The State Water Resources Control Board offers the Proposition 13 Water Recycling Planning Grant to support local agencies in planning water recycling projects in California, aiming to enhance freshwater supplies through the use of treated municipal wastewater. Eligible projects include recycled water treatment, storage, distribution, and groundwater recharge, with a focus on feasibility studies and alternative selection. Applicants must provide a 50% local cost share for non-disadvantaged communities, while disadvantaged and severely disadvantaged communities receive 100% funding up to $500,000. Eligible applicants include local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public utilities, Native American tribes, and mutual water companies, with all community types eligible for funding.