Webinar
A webinar about Grant Round 3 was held on October 15, 2019.
View a copy of the PowerPoint slides.
Measure AA Grant Round 3
The San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority has released a call for proposals for Round 3 of Measure AA grants. Proposals are due by December 13 at 5 pm PST. Submit your grant application packet by emailing it to grants@sfbayrestore.org.
The Request for Proposals, Grant Guidelines, and Application Materials can be found below.
For any questions, or to schedule a pre-proposal consultation, please contact: grants@sfbayrestore.org.
- Request for Proposals 2019
- The Grant Application Packet:
- Grant Application Cover Sheet (PDF: DOWNLOAD BEFORE ENTERING INFORMATION)
- Grant Application (Word)
- Sample Budget Template (Excel)
- Grant Program Guidelines (revised version adopted by the Restoration Authority Board at their September 6, 2019 Governing Board Meeting)
Sign up for our mailing list to be kept up to date, and see below for the schedule for the current grant cycle.
The Restoration Authority Board will make funding decisions at public meetings based on its enabling legislation and the requirements of Measure AA. The Board may fund projects to protect and restore San Francisco Bay for future generations by (1) improving water quality by reducing pollution and trash and engaging in restoration activities; (2) restoring, monitoring and maintaining habitat for fish, birds and wildlife; (3) using natural habitats to protect communities from floods; and (4) increasing shoreline access and encouraging public participation in protecting the Bay's health.
The Restoration Authority achieves its mission through awarding grants to partner organizations to undertake projects that further its goals.
The Authority is particularly interested in supporting projects that address equity and include benefits to economically disadvantaged communities through meaningful community engagement, as described in the State Coastal Conservancy's Tips for Meaningful Engagement document.
Pre-Application Consultation
Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with Restoration Authority staff during the project solicitation period before submitting your application. Consultations are normally 30 minutes and via phone. To schedule your pre-application consultation, please reach out to grants@sfbayrestore.org
Eligibility
Additional information on funding decisions, including project eligibility, eligible grantees, prioritization criteria, and the process for the review and approval of grants, can be found in the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority's Grant Program Guidelines.
For any questions, please contact grants@sfbayrestore.org.
Additional Resources
- Grant Round FAQs
- Economically Disadvantaged Communities
- Guidance on identifying Economically Disadvantaged Communities
- Maps identifying communities with an income less than 80% of Area Median Income, at the Census Tract and Block Group levels
- PDF maps:
- Full Nine-County Bay Area, Zoomed Out:
- Full Nine-County Bay Area, Close-up of Shoreline:
- Full Nine-County Bay Area, Close-up of Shoreline, with Overlay of Potential Projects Map:
- Interactive map
- PDF maps:
