Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program
This grant funds science-based planning and implementation projects to help California’s coast and Bay adapt to sea level rise using nature-based, community-focused approaches.
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–$1.5M (up to 2 years); Track 2: $500,000–$2.5M typical, up to $10M possible (up to 3 years); $7M available for Track 2 Round 1.
Summary: Supports local, regional, and tribal projects to plan and implement nature-based sea level rise adaptation along California’s coast and Bay, prioritizing disadvantaged and tribal communities.
Key Information: Track 2 is competitive and requires a Letter of Intent; Track 1 is non-competitive and accepts proposals quarterly.
Description
The Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program, administered by the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC), provides funding to local and regional governments, tribes, and eligible organizations to develop and implement plans and projects that build resilience to sea level rise (SLR) along California’s coast and San Francisco Bay. The program is part of California Climate Investments and is designed to address urgent climate threats by supporting both planning (Track 1) and implementation (Track 2) projects, with a strong emphasis on equity, environmental justice, and tribal partnerships. Technical assistance is available to help applicants, especially those from disadvantaged, tribal, and small/rural communities.
