The San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors Water Authority are excited to announce the launch of our new Community Infrastructure Program, which aims to support and empower local communities through grants for regional projects and initiatives. Each year, our organization will contribute up to 2% of our annual Net Transfer Revenue to give back to our community and provide support for several great causes in our backyard.

We invite proposals from community organizations, non-profits, and local government bodies that have projects poised to make a significant impact in the following areas:

• Water resource development, management and conservation
• Renewable energy and electric power infrastructure
• Recreational facility development in conjunction with water works and facilities
• Sewage treatment infrastructure
• Works and facilities to protect the land and property from flooding or overflow

Priority will be given to projects within the service areas of our four Member Entities: Central California Irrigation District, San Luis Canal Company, Firebaugh Canal Water District, and Columbia Canal Company. including but not limited to the Cities of Mendota, Firebaugh, Dos Palos, Los Banos, Gustine and Newman. However, proposals benefiting the broader community beyond these boundaries but directly impacting our service regions will also be considered.

Grants will be made available for up to $290,000 and will be awarded as the selected Project(s) submit progress invoices to the San Joaquin River Exchange Contactors Water Authority during project construction.