Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund
ID: 356855Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356855
Timeline
    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering a competitive grant opportunity through the San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund (SFBWQIF) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This initiative aims to enhance wetlands and water quality in the San Francisco Bay and its watersheds, specifically targeting projects that support historically underserved communities and build climate resilience. Approximately $14 million is available for grants, with no cost-sharing requirement, and eligible applicants include state and local government agencies, Tribes, and educational institutions. Applications are due by April 17, 2025, and successful projects will be notified of awards by September 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Dana Michels at michels.dana@epa.gov or call 415-972-3783.

    Point(s) of Contact
    michels.dana@epa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    EPA-I-R9-SFBWQIF-24-25.pdf
    The San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund (SFBWQIF), under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, announces a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing wetlands and water quality within the San Francisco Bay and its watersheds. Approximately $14 million is available for competitive grants to support projects in nine Bay Area counties serving historically underserved communities. Eligible applicants include state and local government agencies, Tribes, and educational institutions. Applications are due by April 17, 2025, and should align with the goals of advancing environmental justice and climate resilience. Projects must comply with environmental priorities, demonstrate community engagement, and indicate alignment with the San Francisco Estuary Partnership's Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. There is no required cost-sharing. The review process includes grant eligibility assessment based on strategic goals and the quality of applications, focusing on measurable environmental and community benefits. Successful projects will address climate change impacts, improve water quality, and promote meaningful community participation. Award notifications are anticipated by September 2025, with grant funds required to be expended efficiently within the project's timeframe.
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