SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1: Planning
This grant funds planning and research to help California coastal communities create science-based sea level rise adaptation strategies that boost climate resilience and address environmental justice.
Funder: California Ocean Protection Council
Due Dates: March 20, 2026 | June 26, 2026 | September 11, 2026
Funding Amounts: $200,000–$1,500,000 per project (higher amounts considered with strong justification); up to 2-year duration; $21.3M total available (as of Jan 2026)
Summary: Supports California coastal communities in developing sea level rise adaptation plans to increase resilience to climate change impacts.
Description
The SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1: Planning provides funding for local, regional, and tribal governments in California to plan for sea level rise (SLR) along the coast and San Francisco Bay. The program focuses on supporting the development of consistent, robust adaptation plans that address climate resilience, greenhouse gas reduction, and environmental justice. Projects can include community visioning, vulnerability assessments, data gathering, and the creation or update of adaptation plans, with a strong emphasis on engagement with disadvantaged communities and tribes.
