Restoration Authority Grants

Measure AA Grant Round:

The 2025 RFP period has now closed. The next RFP is expected to be released in July of 2026.

The Community Grants Program, which is open only to community-based organizations in economically disadvantaged communities, will continue to operate on a rolling basis.  

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Eligibility:

The Board will fund projects that qualify as one or more of the following project types:

  1. A habitat project that aims to restore, protect, or enhance tidal wetlands, managed ponds, or natural habitats on the shoreline in the San Francisco Bay Area;
  2. A flood management project that is part of a habitat project;
  3. A public access project that will provide or improve access or recreational amenities that are part of a habitat project.

The Authority is particularly interested in supporting projects that address equity and include benefits to economically disadvantaged communities through meaningful community engagement.

More information on project eligibility, eligible grantees, and prioritization criteria can be found in the Request for Proposals.

 

Application Materials: 

The San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority is not currently accepting grant applications. The next RFP is expected to be released in July of 2026.

Full Grant Application Packet: 

  • Grant Application Cover Pages (PDF: DOWNLOAD BEFORE ENTERING INFORMATION, please fill this out ahead of the deadline to work out any technical issues) 

The Restoration Authority Board will make funding decisions at public meetings based on its enabling legislation and the requirements of Measure AA. 

 

Community Grants Program:

The Community Grants Program provides an alternative application pathway for projects led by community-based organizations in economically disadvantaged communities. More information can be found on the Community Grants Page. 

 

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