Playgrounds across the country are being deemed non-ADA Compliant and a general safety (and insurance) liability. Surprisingly, even new pieces are being found to be non-compliant particularly if they were not installed correctly, do not contain the correct labeling, or are not being maintained in accordance with the required practices.

Community Partnership Grants are designed to to support partnerships between city or county governments, nonprofit organizations, and local businesses in order to improve the environment for bicycling in the community.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Transportation Planning has opened their application period for the Transportation Planning Grant Program.

The Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program, through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, is currently accepting applications for community-based wetland, forest, riparian, and coastal habitat restoration projects throughout the United States.

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is requesting proposals through Round 2 of the Stormwater Flood Management (SWFM) Grant Program, funded by Proposition 1E. The SWFM Grant Program encourages integrated regional management of water resources and provides funding for implementation projects that manage stormwater runoff in order to reduce flooding.

Anticipation, nausea, trepidation, and excitement! If I have learned anything, there are no guarantees in grant writing. This has become even more evident in regards to grant funding amidst the continuing state and federal budget woes.

If your agency is in need of water service meters, establishing a baseline monitoring program for routine water quality monitoring, or has other water conservation and water quality needs, please take a look at the funding opportunities available below.

The Solid Waste Management (SWM) Grant Program has been established to assist communities through free technical assistance and/or training provided by the grant recipients. Qualified organizations will receive SWM grant funds to reduce or eliminate pollution of water resources in rural areas, and improve planning and management of solid waste sites in rural areas.

The Local Levee Assistance Program (LLAP) is accepting applications for levee evaluations and design and construction for critical levee repairs. Local Levee Critical Repair funding can be used to assist local flood management agencies with the repair of local flood control facilities, including but not limited to critically erosion-damaged levees, levees with unstable slopes, and other unstable facilities.

The Strategic Growth Council is now accepting applications for round two of the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentive Program. Eligible entities include cities, counties, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Joint Powers Authorities, Regional Transportation Planning Agencies, and Councils of Governments.