Coastal Conservancy Mission: To act with others to preserve, protect and

restore the resources of the California coast, ocean and San Francisco Bay Area

The Coastal Conservancy was created with a broad mandate and a specific jurisdiction. This structure enables the Conservancy to develop and implement multi-benefit projects tailored to specific regional need to achieve statewide goals.

Coastal Conservancy

The Coastal Conservancy’s jurisdiction includes coastal draining watersheds, the entirety of the nine Bay Area counties, and the Santa Ana River Watershed. The jurisdiction covers about 30% of California’s land area and approximately 75% of the population.

Chap. 6 – Protecting Rivers, Lakes, Streams, Coastal Waters & Watersheds - $1.495B

Water System Operational Improvement & Drought Preparedness

Protecting Rivers, Lakes, Streams, Coastal Waters & Watersheds

Ground Water Sustainability

Regional Water Security, Climate and Drought Preparedness

Water Recycling

Clean, Safe and Reliable Drinking Water

$7.1 Billion

Proposition 1

CA Natural Resources Agency,

$495

Department of Fish and Wildlife,

$372.5 Wildlife Conservation

Board, $200

Coastal Conservancy,

$100.5

Los Angeles River, $100

Delta Conservancy, $50

Other Conservancies & OPC, $177

Proposed Grant Solicitation Schedule FY 15/16 - $15M Appropriation

1st Grant

Round

2nd Grant

Round

3rd Grant

Round

4th Grant

Round

Solicitation

Released July 31, 2015 Nov. 1, 2015 Feb. 1, 2016 May 1, 2016

Webinar Aug. 25, 2015 Mid-Nov. 2015 Mid-Feb. 2016 Mid-May 2016

Proposals due Sept. 30, 2015 Dec. 31, 2015 Mar. 31, 2016 June 30, 2016

Evaluation Oct. – Nov. ‘15 Jan. – Feb. ‘16 Apr. – May ‘16 July – Aug. ’16

Board

Meeting Jan. 2016 Feb. – Mar. ‘16 May – June ‘16 Fall 2016

Pre-Proposal Consultation

Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with Conservancy staff prior to submitting their

applications. North Coast: Del Norte to Marin Karyn Gear: karyn.gear@scc.ca.gov, 510-286-4171

San Francisco Bay Area: Nine Bay Area Counties Amy Hutzel: amy.hutzel@scc.ca.gov, 510-286-4180

Central Coast: San Mateo to Santa Barbara

Trish Chapman: trish.chapman@scc.ca.gov, 510-286-0749

South Coast: Ventura County to San Diego County Joan Cardellino: joan.cardellino@scc.ca.gov, 510-286-4093

Eligibility Requirements

• Eligible Grantee

• Eligible Project

- Purposes of Chapter 6 of Proposition 1

- Consistent with Bond Funding

• Coastal Conservancy Project Selection Criteria

Priorities: Purposes of Chapter 6 13 specific purposes listed in Chapter 6 of Prop. 1

Priorities: Implement State Plans

Prop 1 Priorities: SCC Strategic Plan

Water Sustainability

Urban Greening

Wetland Restoration

Anadromous Fish Habitat

Grant Application Cover Letter (optional) – no more than one page.

Grant application form (in Microsoft word or rtf format), includes: cover page project description preliminary budget and schedule additional information Proposition 1 supplemental questions

Project maps and design plans (in one pdf file, 10 MB maximum size)

Project photos (in jpg format)

Conservation Corps Consultation Review Document signed by the Corps

For Nonprofit Organizations, completed Nonprofit Organization Pre-Award Questionnaire

Grant applications must be received by the SCC by 5pm on Sept. 30, 2015.

Grant Screening & Evaluation

Initial Screening

* advances purposes of Prop 1 * meets required Criteria * eligible grantee and project * application is complete, including CCC form, if required Evaluation and Scoring

Complete applications will be evaluated and scored by at least 3 reviewers with relevant professional expertise, including: consultants, academics, other agency staff and Coastal Conservancy staff

Scoring, part 1

The extent to which the project achieves one or more of the purposes of Chapter 6

of Proposition 1. 15

The extent to which the application includes a complete, reasonable and well

thought out proposed scope of work, budget and schedule. 15

The extent to which the project provides multiple benefits. 10

The extent to which the project benefits a disadvantaged community as defined in

the Water Code § 79702(j). 8

The extent to which the project promotes and implements the California Water

Action Plan, other state plans and policies, and relevant regional water plans. 8

The extent to which the applicant demonstrates experience successfully

implementing similar projects or demonstrates appropriate and necessary

partnerships to complete the project.

8

Scoring, part 2

The extent to which the applicant demonstrates that project goals have

community support. 8

Whether the project is consistent with best available science. 8

The extent to which the project leverages the resources of private, federal or

local funding sources.

at least 25% match = 3 points (request $40K, with 10K match)

greater than 50% matching fund = 5 points (request $40K, with 20K match)

5 bonus points if greater than 100% match (request $40K, with 40K match)

5

+5

The extent to which the applicant demonstrates a clear and reasonable method

for measuring and reporting the effectiveness of the project. 5

The extent to which the project employs new or innovative technology or

practices. 5

The extent to which the project will deliver sustainable outcomes in the long-

term. 5

Total Points = 100 with up to 5 bonus points

Questions?