SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 2: Implementation Projects
Funds nature-based sea level rise adaptation projects to build resilience for California’s coast and San Francisco Bay, emphasizing environmental justice and partnerships with local communities and tribes.
Funder: California Ocean Protection Council
Due Dates: February 20, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | June 5, 2026 (Full Proposal, invited applicants)
Funding Amounts: $7 million available in this round; typical awards $500,000–$2,500,000; max project length 3 years.
Summary: Supports on-the-ground, nature-based sea level rise adaptation projects along the California coast and San Francisco Bay.
Key Information: Only invited applicants may submit full proposals; projects must be identified in a relevant adaptation plan or qualify as strategic relocation.
Description
This program, administered by the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC), funds the implementation of nature-based sea level rise (SLR) adaptation projects that advance local and regional adaptation plans along the California coast and San Francisco Bay shoreline. The goal is to build resilience in coastal communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems through real-world solutions that address the urgent threats posed by SLR. The Track 2 Implementation Projects round is competitive and focuses on moving adaptation planning into action, with a strong emphasis on environmental justice, community benefits, and partnership with tribes.
