Program Helps Small Agencies Research, Write Grant Applications by ACWA staff May 1, 2023 Water News The California Alliance for Jobs (CAJ) has launched the Build Better Communities grant writing assistance program to provide small agencies with free research, writing and submission support. ACWA has partnered with the CAJ to help promote and support the pilot program. ACWA member agencies who meet the program qualifications are encouraged to apply now. “Too many California public entities miss grant funding opportunities because of limited staff, bandwidth, or financial resources,” said CAJ Executive Director Michael Quigley. “Our new program provides free grant research, writing, and submission support so they can leverage opportunities to invest in their community’s infrastructure.” The program targets small California municipalities with a population 10,000 to 49,999 and special districts providing critical infrastructure, including water districts and authorities, irrigation districts, community services districts and reclamation and flood control districts, as well as rural counties. More information about the program, including a fact sheet and eligibility requirements, is available at www.BuildBetterGrants.com. The website also includes a list of some state grant opportunities for water infrastructure projects.
