1. 2019 Safe, Clean Water Priority A2 Water Conservation Research Grant Program
October 29, 2018

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. How to Apply
All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018 via:
*Postal Mail: Santa Clara Valley Water District Attn: Ahmar Qadir Safe, Clean Water Grants and Partnerships Almaden Expressway San Jose, CA
*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.

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

11. For additional information
Phone: (408)
Website: