YOUR INPUT WANTED: Release of DRAFT 2022 IRWM Grant Program Guidelines and Proposal Solicitation Package

From the Department of Water Resources:

The Department of Water Resources is pleased to announce the release of the DRAFT 2022 IRWM Grant Program Guidelines and Proposal Solicitation Package (GL/PSP) for the Proposition 1 – Round 2 IRWM Implementation Grant for public review. Release of the drafts commences a 60-day public comment period, which will close at 5:00 pm on February 8, 2021.

This solicitation will make approximately $192 million in grant funding available for IRWM implementation projects.

Please note that the draft identifies a March 2022 deadline for Cycle 1 as originally proposed in early 2021. DWR will update this deadline to later in 2022 in the final Proposal Solicitation Package based on the public comments collected.

How to submit comments on the Draft GLs/PSP:

Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged.

  1. Send an Email to: dwr_irwm@water.ca.gov
  2. Send a letter (postmarked by the deadline) to:
    Financial Assistance Branch
    Department of Water Resources
    P.O. Box 942836
    Sacramento, CA 94236
    Attention: Round 2 IRWM Implementation Grant Program

We want to thank you for your time reviewing the draft GLs/PSP, and we appreciate all comments received.  We look forward to working with you during the grant application process.

For more information on the Proposition 1 IRWM Implementation Grant Program, visit Implementation Grant Program or e-mail us at: dwr_irwm@water.ca.gov.