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2019 Safe, Clean Water Priority A2 Water Conservation Research Grant Program

October 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 & Answers

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Comprehensive Mission

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CLEAN, RELIABLE WATER FLOOD PROTECTION HEALTHY CREEKS & ECOSYSTEMS

Providing Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy

Mission:

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 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 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: grants@valleywater.org
• 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.

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Question and Answers

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For additional information

Phone: (408) 630-2921 Email: grants@valleywater.org Website: https://www.valleywater.org/learning-center/safe-clean-water-and- natural-flood-protection-grants-partnerships-program