Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program
The SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant funds science-based, nature-based planning and implementation projects to build California coastal resilience to sea level rise, prioritizing equity and community engagement.
Funder: California Ocean Protection Council
Due Dates: February 20, 2026: LOI deadline (Track 2) | June 5, 2026: Full proposal deadline (Track 2) | March 20, 2026: Full proposal deadline (Track 1) | June 26, 2026: Full proposal deadline (Track 1) | September 11, 2026: Full proposal deadline (Track 1)
Funding Amounts: Track 2: $500,000–$2,500,000 per project (up to $10M possible with justification), max 3 years; Track 1: $200,000–$1,500,000 per project, max 2 years; $7M available in Track 2 Round 1; $21.3M total available (as of Jan 2026).
Summary: Supports California coastal communities and tribes in planning and implementing nature-based sea level rise adaptation projects, with technical assistance available.
Key Information: Track 2 is a competitive process with an LOI required; Track 1 proposals accepted on a rolling, quarterly basis.
Description
The Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program, administered by the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC), funds local and regional governments, tribes, and eligible organizations to plan and implement projects that build resilience to sea level rise along the California coast and San Francisco Bay. The program features two main tracks: Track 1 supports adaptation planning efforts, while Track 2 funds implementation of nature-based adaptation projects. There is also a dedicated stream for California Native American tribes. The program emphasizes equity, environmental justice, and community engagement, and offers technical assistance to help applicants overcome barriers to funding and project delivery.
