Water Conservation Research Grant Program October 29 2018 Agenda About the Water District Safe Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program FY 2019 Funding Cycle Funding Availability Sample Water Conservation A2 Projects ID: 1020748
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1. 2019 Safe, Clean Water Priority A2 Water Conservation Research Grant ProgramOctober 29, 2018
2. AgendaAbout the Water DistrictSafe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program FY 2019 Funding CycleFunding Availability Sample Water Conservation (A2) ProjectsGrant Proposal TimelineHow to ApplyQuestions & Answers2
3. Comprehensive Mission3CLEAN, RELIABLE WATERFLOOD PROTECTIONHEALTHY CREEKS & ECOSYSTEMSProviding Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economyMission:
4. Voter-Approved MeasureA15-year strategy to ensure uninterrupted water resources servicesFunded through a voter approved ballot measureThe grants program addresses key performance indicators associated with program priorities4
5. 15-Year Grant Cycle Schedule5Estimated Schedule for Safe, Clean Water Grants & Partnerships SCW Program PriorityFiscal Year141516171819202122232425262728 A2Water Conservation Grants••••••••• Water to Go (Hydration Stations) Grants••• • B3Pollution Prevention• • • • • • • B7Support Volunteer Efforts• •• • • • • D3Restore Wildlife Habitat• • • • • • • Provide Access to Trails • •• • • • • Mini-Grants ••••••••••
6. Funding Availability 6FY18 Funding Cycle Program PrioritiesTotal Funding AvailabilityMinimum (per grant award)Maximum (per grant award)A2 Water Conservation$100,000$5,000$50,000
7. Past A2 Water Conservation Grant-Funded Projects7Project Name: WaterGenius ChallengeGrantee: BKiDistrict Award: $50,000Year Awarded: 2015Project Summary: The WaterGenius Challenge was created as a solution for local governments and water agencies to help their communities to use less water through an employer-based campaign model. BKi proposed a Utility Challenge that would promote water conservation among employees at large employers in Santa Clara Valley Water District’s service territory. The Challenge used BKi’s proprietary WaterGenius platform to provide employees with information, strategies, and incentives to save water. Project Name: Beyond Leak DetectionGrantee: San Jose Water Company (SJWC)District Award: $50,000Year Awarded: 2014Project Summary: With funding from SCVWD, the San Jose Water Company has been conducting research testing to evaluate savings from the use of an advanced water meter for single family residential (SFR) customers. SJWC has been conducting testing throughout the Willow Glen neighborhood in the City of San Jose. Specifically, the project aims to reduce apparent water loss, allowing the utility to bill for more of the water actually delivered; and detect flow down to 0.05.
8. Grant Application Timeline (tentative)8RFP ReleasedOct 5, 2018RFP WorkshopOct 29, 2018Due DateDec 7, 2018Proposal EvaluationsDec 2018 – Jan 2019Board ApprovalMarch 2019Notice of AwardsMarch 2019Agreement EnactedJune 30, 2019Commence ProjectsJuly 2019
9. How to ApplyAll applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018 via:Email: grants@valleywater.org*Postal Mail: Santa Clara Valley Water District Attn: Ahmar Qadir Safe, Clean Water Grants and Partnerships 5750 Almaden Expressway San Jose, CA 95118*Late submittals will not be accepted. Applications sent via postal mail must have a time stamp demonstrating it was mailed prior to the due date/time.9
10. Question and Answers10
11. For additional information Phone: (408) 630-2921Email: grants@valleywater.orgWebsite: https://www.valleywater.org/learning-center/safe-clean-water-and-natural-flood-protection-grants-partnerships-program