2019 safe, clean water priority a2 water conservation ......agenda 1. about the water district 2....
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2019 Safe, Clean Water Priority A2
Water Conservation Research Grant ProgramOctober 29, 2018
Agenda
1. About the Water District
2. Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection
Program
3. FY 2019 Funding Cycle
4. Funding Availability
5. Sample Water Conservation (A2) Projects
6. Grant Proposal Timeline
7. How to Apply
8. Questions & Answers2
Comprehensive Mission
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CLEAN, RELIABLE WATER FLOOD PROTECTIONHEALTHY CREEKS & ECOSYSTEMS
Providing Silicon Valley safe, clean water
for a healthy life, environment and economyMission:
Voter-Approved Measure
A15-year strategy to
ensure uninterrupted
water resources services
Funded through a voter
approved ballot measure
The grants program
addresses key
performance indicators
associated with program
priorities
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15-Year Grant Cycle Schedule
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Estimated Schedule for Safe, Clean Water Grants & Partnerships
SCW Program Priority
Fiscal Year
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
A2
Water Conservation Grants• • • • • • • • •
Water to Go (Hydration Stations)
Grants • • • •
B3 Pollution Prevention• • • • • • •
B7 Support Volunteer Efforts• • • • • • •
D3
Restore Wildlife Habitat• • • • • • •
Provide Access to Trails• • • • • • •
Mini-Grants• • • • • • • • • •
Funding Availability
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FY18 Funding Cycle
Program Priorities
Total Funding
Availability
Minimum (per grant award)
Maximum (per grant award)
A2 Water Conservation $100,000 $5,000 $50,000
Past A2 Water Conservation Grant-Funded Projects
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Project Name: WaterGenius Challenge
Grantee: BKi
District Award: $50,000
Year Awarded: 2015
Project Summary: The WaterGenius Challenge was created as a solution for localgovernments and water agencies to help their communities to use less waterthrough an employer-based campaign model. BKi proposed a Utility Challenge thatwould promote water conservation among employees at large employers in SantaClara Valley Water District’s service territory. The Challenge used BKi’s proprietaryWaterGenius platform to provide employees with information, strategies, andincentives to save water.
Project Name: Beyond Leak Detection
Grantee: San Jose Water Company (SJWC)
District Award: $50,000
Year Awarded: 2014
Project 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.
Grant Application Timeline (tentative)
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RFP Released
Oct 5, 2018
RFP Workshop
Oct 29, 2018
Due Date
Dec 7, 2018
Proposal
Evaluations
Dec 2018 –
Jan 2019
Board
Approval
March 2019
Notice of
Awards
March 2019
Agreement
Enacted
June 30, 2019
Commence
Projects
July 2019
How to Apply
• All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on
Friday, December 7, 2018 via:
1. Email: [email protected]
2. *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
Question and Answers
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For additional information
Phone: (408) 630-2921
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.valleywater.org/learning-center/safe-clean-water-and-
natural-flood-protection-grants-partnerships-program