The San Francisco Community Challenge Grant Program (CCG) partners with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to offer grants that support projects implementing Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) in San Francisco communities.
Donor Name: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)
State: California
City: San Francisco
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/30/2022
Size of the Grant: $75,001 – $150,000
Grant Duration: 18 months
Details:
The Urban Watershed Stewardship Grant (WSG) is based on the idea that small individual actions by San Francisco.
Funding Levels
Funds are awarded for WSG projects at two levels:
- Mid – Scale
- Budget Size- $15,000 – $75,000
- Project Duration – 12 months
- Required Match – 35%
- Large – Scale
- Budget Size- $75,001 – $150,000
- Project Duration – 18 months
- Required Match – 25%
Criteria
Groups applying for the grant must be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization or identify a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization to serve as their fiscal sponsor to be awarded a grant. The grant contractor must be an approved and compliant City supplier.
Eligible Projects
To receive WSG funding a project will:
- Implement green stormwater infrastructure such as rainwater harvesting cisterns, bioretention planters, permeable pavement, etc. AND/OR
- Remove impervious surfaces and replace with pervious surfaces
- Be publicly visible and/or accessible
Note: Projects involving planting should use drought tolerant, native plants whenever possible.
For more information, visit Urban Watershed Stewardship Grant.