BHC Proposition 84 Grant Program

From Baldwin Hills Conservancy

The Baldwin Hills Conservancy’s mission is to acquire open space, manage public lands, provide recreation, restore and protect wildlife habitat, and enhance educational experiences on public lands in their jurisdiction, consistent with the protection of lands and resources in the area.

Type of Support

Overview

The Baldwin Hills Conservancy (BHC) offers the Proposition 84 BHC grant program to support year-round projects that enhance the water quality of the Ballona Creek Watershed and facilitate access to the Baldwin Hills Parklands through trails and linkages. This grant, sourced from Proposition 84 funds, aims to allocate up to $1 million for planning and capital improvement projects that align with the broader goals of preventing contamination and degradation of coastal and watershed areas, restoring natural habitats, and promoting public access and enjoyment of coastal resources. Eligible projects must align with the goals outlined in the Baldwin Hills Park Master Plan and the conservancy's strategic priorities, such as increasing recreational opportunities for underserved communities, creating comprehensive trail systems, improving urban water quality, and restoring industrial lands for park uses.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
CA (Los Angeles County)
Organization Type
Public entities
Non-profit organizations
501(c)(3)
501(c)(4)
501(c)(5)
Joint proposals encouraged
Other
  • Established pursuant to the laws of the State of California
  • A minimum 25% match is required
  • Project proposals must promote the BHC’s statutory programs and purposes
  • Consistency with the Baldwin Hills Park Master Plan required
  • Must align with the purposes of the funding source
  • Must have support from the public
  • Beneficial to the Baldwin Hills and Ballona Creek region
  • Demonstrates a need for Conservancy contribution
  • Should interest a greater audience than just the local community
  • Demonstrated expertise in the proposed program area
up to 3M

Submission

Review Criteria

Funding preference will be given to proposals that demonstrate the following criteria:

  • Projects that tackle immediate threats to resources due to development, environmental challenges, or economic factors, indicating a critical need or a limited-time opportunity.
  • Initiatives that offer solutions to multiple issues simultaneously.
  • Projects that show added support through financial or service contributions from different organizations or entities.
  • Efforts aimed at resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Innovative approaches, including the application of novel techniques or technologies, to address environmental or economic challenges.
  • Projects with a clear readiness to commence and complete within an established timeframe, showing the capability of the grantee and partners.
  • Proposals that advance the goals of previously successful projects by the same funder.
  • The extent to which a diverse group of stakeholders, including the public, nonprofit organizations, landowners, and others, are involved and contribute to the project's success.

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