Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program
The Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program from the California Ocean Protection Council funds science-based planning and implementation projects to build California’s coastal resilience to sea level rise.
Funder: California Ocean Protection Council
Due Dates: February 20, 2026 (Track 2 LOI) | March 20, 2026 (Track 2 invitation & Track 1 quarterly) | June 5, 2026 (Track 2 full proposal) | June 26, 2026 (Track 1 quarterly) | September 11, 2026 (Track 1 quarterly)
Funding Amounts: Track 2 awards: $500,000–$2,500,000 (typical), up to $10M with justification; max 3 years. Track 1: $200,000–$1.5M (up to 2 years). $21.3M+ available.
Summary: Supports California local/regional/tribal governments and partners in planning and implementing sea level rise adaptation projects to build coastal resilience.
Key Information: Track 2 is competitive (annual); Track 1 is non-competitive and rolling. Track 2 requires LOI and invitation to submit full proposal.
Description
The California Ocean Protection Council's Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program provides funding to help local, regional, and tribal governments in California plan for and implement projects that address the impacts of sea level rise along the coast and San Francisco Bay. The program aims to foster resilient coastal communities by supporting both comprehensive adaptation planning (Track 1) and on-the-ground implementation projects (Track 2), with a particular emphasis on nature-based solutions, equity, and benefits to disadvantaged and tribal communities.
