Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program
The Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program funds science-based planning and nature-based adaptation projects for coastal resilience, administered by the California Ocean Protection Council.
Funder: California Ocean Protection Council
Due Dates: February 20, 2026 (Track 2 LOI) | March 20, 2026 (Track 1 Full Proposal) | June 5, 2026 (Track 2 Full Proposal) | June 26, 2026 (Track 1 Full Proposal) | September 11, 2026 (Track 1 Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Track 1: $200,000–$1,500,000 (up to 2 years); Track 2: $500,000–$2,500,000 typical ($7M total/round, up to 3 years); larger or smaller requests considered with justification.
Summary: Supports California local, regional, and tribal governments in planning and implementing projects to adapt to sea level rise along the coast and San Francisco Bay.
Key Information: Track 1 (planning) is rolling/quarterly; Track 2 (implementation) is annual and competitive; technical assistance available for eligible applicants.
Description
The California Ocean Protection Council’s SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program funds local, regional, and tribal governments to develop and implement strategies addressing the impacts of sea level rise (SLR) along California’s coast and San Francisco Bay. The program is structured in two main tracks: Track 1 supports SLR adaptation planning (visioning, vulnerability assessment, adaptation plans), while Track 2 funds the implementation of nature-based adaptation projects identified in approved or in-progress SLR plans. The program is part of California Climate Investments and prioritizes projects benefiting disadvantaged, vulnerable, and tribal communities, with a dedicated funding track for California Native American tribes and a technical assistance component to help applicants overcome barriers to effective planning and project development.
