California Department of Water Resources

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Total Grant Value:

  • Over $300M across programs

Individual Grant Award Maximum:

  • Large regional awards over $5M

About the Grant:

The County-wide and Regional Funding Programs – Drought grant supports collaborative, multi-jurisdictional efforts to respond to California’s ongoing drought crisis. Administered through the California Grants Portal, it funds regional water planning, drought resilience infrastructure, water reuse systems, and emergency response coordination. Emphasis is placed on high-impact solutions that serve multiple communities, especially those most vulnerable to water shortages. It’s a key resource for LA County and beyond to tackle water sustainability regionally.

Key Dates, Deadlines, and Events:

  • Expected deadline: 2024-11-01

Submission Due Date:

2024-11-01

Funds Allocated to LA County Locations

Regional projects in LA County considered