This funding opportunity supports technical and financial assistance for local agencies and eligible organizations to construct water recycling projects in California. Funded activities include recycled water treatment, storage, distribution, groundwater recharge, indirect potable reuse, surface water augmentation, and large-scale recycled water projects. Operation and maintenance costs are excluded. Matching funds of 50% are required, with awards up to $15 million.
Eligible applicants include local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits qualified in California, public utilities, recognized Native American tribes, and mutual water companies. All community types, including disadvantaged communities, are eligible.
