Proposition 4 – Water Recycling
In plain English
This program is open to California local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public utilities, state-recognized Native American tribes, and mutual water companies. The State Water Resources Control Board funds construction (and, for large-scale projects, planning and design) of recycled water treatment, storage, distribution, groundwater recharge, and related water-reuse infrastructure, with awards ranging from $1 up to $15 million. Operation and maintenance costs are not eligible, but all community types, including non-disadvantaged and disadvantaged, may apply. The application deadline is July 1, 2027.
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- Deadline
- Jul 1, 2027
- Posted
- Jul 7, 2026
- Award amount
- $1–$15,000,000
- Focus areas
- Environment & Water
Who can apply
Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government
About this grant
Eligible Applicants: Local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations qualified to do business in California, Public Utilities, Federally and non-federally recognized Native American tribes on the Native American Heritage Commission’s list, and Mutual water companies. Eligible Uses: Eligible projects include recycled water treatment; recycled water storage, distribution, and pumping; groundwater recharge; indirect potable reuse; surface water augmentation; and large scale recycled water projects. Ineligible Uses: Operation and maintenance costs. Eligible Costs: Construction Grant Funding - Construction costs only Construction Grant Funding - Large Scale Recycled Water Projects - Planning, Design, and Construction. Eligible Communities: All community types are eligible for funding. This includes small and large communities, non-disadvantaged, disadvantaged, and severely disadvantaged communities. For more information, please review the Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) Guidelines: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/grants_loans/docs/wrfp_guidelines.pdf
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