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Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1

Track 1 is a strong potential fit for a local or regional government or federally recognized tribal government seeking support for sea level rise adaptation planning rather than implementation. It covers pre-planning, vulnerability assessment, data or information gathering, and planning deliverables. Track 1 proposals are described as rolling, quarterly, and non-competitive when they satisfy the Sea Level Rise Adaptation Criteria and SB 1 solicitation requirements. Award amounts, cost share, complete solicitation requirements, and the current intake schedule are not supplied in this packet and should be confirmed before application development.

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Time remaining

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Application load

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Program area

Disadvantaged Communities, Disaster Prevention & Relief, Environment & Water

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Track 1 is a strong potential fit for a local or regional government or federally recognized tribal government seeking support for sea level rise adaptation planning rather than implementation. It covers pre-planning, vulnerability assessment, data or information gathering, and planning deliverables. Track 1 proposals are described as rolling, quarterly, and non-competitive when they satisfy the Sea Level Rise Adaptation Criteria and SB 1 solicitation requirements. Award amounts, cost share, complete solicitation requirements, and the current intake schedule are not supplied in this packet and should be confirmed before application development.

Editorial analysis

What the funder is trying to accomplish

The Ocean Protection Council aims to help communities prepare for climate-change impacts through sea level rise adaptation planning. Track 1 funds activities across pre-planning, data collection, and planning phases, including community visioning, vulnerability assessment, information gathering, and adaptation-planning deliverables.

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Strong-fit project signals

The project directly delivers a listed Track 1 activity, such as community visioning, vulnerability assessment, data or information gathering, an adaptation plan, a San Francisco Bay subregional shoreline plan, or a sector-specific adaptation plan. The applicant is a local government, regional government, or federally recognized tribal government. The proposed work addresses a need for comprehensive sea level rise planning or assessment that is incomplete or has not yet begun. This is a logical fit because the program describes such unmet planning needs as a reason for the funding. The scope is limited to Track 1 planning phases rather than project implementation, which the program places in Track 2. Where an organization or consultant applies for a government, explicit government support, collaboration, and a Letter of Support are available.

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What reviewers may prioritize

No formal reviewer rubric or scoring criteria are included in the evidence. Because Track 1 proposals are accepted when they satisfy the Sea Level Rise Adaptation Criteria and SB 1 solicitation requirements, a prudent inferred priority is to establish an exact Track 1 phase and deliverable, explain the sea level rise planning need, and document eligible-government status or the required government collaboration and Letter of Support.

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What this grant funds

The SB 1 Grant Program aims to provide funding for sea level rise (SLR) adaptation planning to help prepare communities for the impacts of climate change. While many jurisdictions have advanced planning already underway or complete, many others have yet to begin comprehensive planning or assessments. The Ocean Protection Council (OPC) aims to address this need by offering funding for a range of SLR planning activities. These fall into the following categories: Track 1: SLR Adaptation Planning Phase 1: Pre-planning (explore, define, assess) Community Visioning Vulnerability Assessment Phase 2: Data Collection Data/Information Gathering Phase 3: Planning (define adaptation frameworks and strategies) SLR Adaptation Plan SF Bay Subregional Shoreline Plan Sector-Specific Adaptation Plan Track 2: SLR Implementation Projects Phase 4: Project Implementation (implement, innovate, assess, adjust) Nature-based and Green-Grey Hybrid2 Adaptation Projects/Feasibility Study/Design Plans Track One proposals (Projects in the Pre-planning, Data Collection, and Planning Phases) will be accepted through a rolling, quarterly, non-competitive process, provided the proposals satisfy the Sea Level Rise Adaptation Criteria and requirements of the SB 1 Grant Program solicitation. Track Two proposals (Projects in the Implementation Project Phase) will be accepted through a competitive process starting in mid-late 2024, subject to availability of funding. A complementary SB 1 Technical Assistance (TA) Program provides application assistance to eligible SB 1 applicants facing significant and imminent sea level rise threats along the California coast and San Francisco Bay shoreline. TA is tailored based on the applicants’ needs, including but not limited to capacity building and grant writing support. The most up-to-date information on the SB 1 TA Program, including information on how to apply for TA, can be found on the SB 1 Funding webpage. Keywords: sea level rise; SLR; climate change; adaptation; planning; coastal resilience

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Geography
California
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Geographic fit

California

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Requirements captured

Other requirements
Applicants that are eligible to apply for this SB 1 Grant Program opportunity consist of local governments, regional governments, and federally recognized tribal governments. Organizations or consultants who apply on a government’s behalf may be considered, however, explicit support and collaboration between the organization and government must be provided within the application (via Letter of Support).

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Last checked
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1.
Is Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1 currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is Not specified. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/22/2026.

How much funding does Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1 provide?

Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1 lists Not specified per award. The expected number of awards has not been captured, so the award range alone should not be treated as an estimate of competitiveness.

Who can apply to Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1?

Business; Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government. Applicants that are eligible to apply for this SB 1 Grant Program opportunity consist of local governments, regional governments, and federally recognized tribal governments.… Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1 require matching funds?

The captured source facts do not clearly establish a matching-funds requirement. Do not assume that means no match is required: review the budget and cost-sharing sections of the official notice before approving the project budget.

What should I prepare before applying to Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1?

Effort unclear is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from Not specified using the preparation plan above.