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The never-ending search for new sources of local water supply just received a cash infusion. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is offering $6 million to support desalination projects in California.
Agencies can apply for financial assistance to support construction and design pilot projects that desalinate naturally occurring brackish and ocean water for potable water supply.
“Desalination remains a critical water supply source in communities where traditional water supplies are limited,” said Karla Nemeth, DWR Director. “California faces a range of water supply challenges and climate change continues to intensify impacts and weather extremes. Our priority is building water resilience through a set of actions that will prepare our water systems to support our growing state in a hotter, drier climate.”
Funding request applications must be submitted by October 5 using DWR’s online submittal tool, GRanTS. DWR expects to announce the final awards in February 2023.
Eligible applicants include public agencies, mutual water companies, nonprofit organizations, and Tribes. Interested parties can find more information about the funding and eligibility requirements in the Proposal Solicitation Package.
The Water Desalination Grant Program funded by Proposition 1.
