2019 Safe, Clean Water Priority A2 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 Grant Proposal Timeline How to Apply Questions & Answers

Comprehensive Mission Providing Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy Mission: CLEAN, RELIABLE WATER FLOOD PROTECTION HEALTHY CREEKS & ECOSYSTEMS We are special District established by legislature. Our origin dates back to the early 20th century, when concerns about Our mission is to: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy. We serve the entire Santa Clara County – 2 million people; 15 Cities, 13 retailers, 4,700 well owners Three key goals Provide water supply flood protection Serve as stewards of streams for healthy ecosystems Having the responsibility for all three components of water resources provides us the opportunity to develop projects that meet multiple objectives

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 In November 2012, county voters approved Safe, Clean Water ballot measure with an overwhelming majority of nearly 74%. The countywide special parcel tax sunsets on June 30, 2028.

15-Year Grant Cycle Schedule 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 Go through the 15-year cycle schedule Since no grants were awarded in FY17, priorities from FY17 will be included in FY18 and there will be 2 funding cycles this year. About 31M

Total Funding Availability FY18 Funding Cycle Program Priorities Total Funding Availability Minimum (per grant award) Maximum A2 Water Conservation $100,000 $5,000 $50,000

Past A2 Water Conservation Grant-Funded Projects 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) RFP Released RFP Workshop Due Date Proposal Evaluations Oct 5, 2018 Oct 29, 2018 Dec 7, 2018 Dec 2018 – Jan 2019 Commence Projects Agreement Enacted Notice of Awards Board Approval July 2019 June 30, 2019 March 2019 March 2019

How to Apply All 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.

Question and Answers Requesting staff from CPRU to attend and answer technical questions re: D3 Access to Trails and Open Space

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