Bioretention
Bioretention projects, like rainwater gardens, collect and clean stormwater by filtering it through plants, soil, sand, and gravel.
The Safe, Clean Water Program invites municipalities, community organizations, nonprofits, and individuals to imagine, design, and implement stormwater infrastructure. These improvements prioritize green spaces and recreation areas in underinvested communities. These projects produce many benefits by:
Wondering what kinds of projects can improve water supply and quality while also greening our communities? Take a look:
How it works:
Each year, the Safe, Clean Water Program spends much of its revenue funding local infrastructure projects that increase water supply, improve water quality, and provide community enhancements.
Municipalities should submit local stormwater project and program ideas as part of their Annual Plan. Learn more here.
Watershed-based project ideas from municipalities, individuals, community groups, and nonprofits are selected through a yearly call for proposals that solicits applications falling into one of three categories:
Read on for a step-by-step overview to better understand the application process. For more in-depth instructions, download our Regional Program Funding Process Handbook.
Documents, facts sheets, links, and more related to project applications and implementation.
Explore projects, apply for funding, review reports, access dashboards
Feasibility study guidelines and requirements
Guidance on how to award partial funding for project and scientific study applications
California Environmental Quality Act request form
Module to submit required reporting