Measure AA 2026–2027 Grant Round is now open! Funding is available for shoreline habitat restoration, flood resilience, and public access projects that improve San Francisco Bay and benefit local communities.
Measure AA 2026-2027 Grant Round:
The San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority's latest grant round is open! The Authority can fund proposals that are:
- Habitat projects that aim to restore, protect, or enhance natural habitats on the shoreline in the San Francisco Bay Area;
- Flood management projects that are part of habitat projects; or
- Public access projects that will provide or improve access or recreational amenities that are part of habitat projects.
The Authority is particularly interested in supporting projects that address equity and include benefits to economically disadvantaged communities and California Native American Tribes (See our Equity Guidelines and Tribal Engagement Recommendations). Additionally, the Authority is seeking projects that help meet Measure AA Campaign Goals, such as restoring subtidal habitat (for shellfish and submerged aquatic vegetation) and constructing Bay Trail. More information on project eligibility, eligible grantees, and prioritization criteria can be found in the Request for Proposals.
Full proposals are due October 5, 2026.
Measure AA 2026 Grant Round and Community Grants Webinar:
A webinar about the 2026 Grant Round and Community Grants Program was held Thursday, July 16, 2026. A recording can be found here.
Application Materials:
It is recommended that all applicants complete a Pre-Application and request a consultation with Authority staff by September 4, 2026.
- Request for Proposals (see summary slides here)
- Pre-Application (Word download. This is not required to submit a full application, but is recommended to ensure eligibility and strength of your proposal)
- Example pre-app for competitive Grant Round
Full Grant Application Packet due October 5, 2026 by midnight:
- Grant Application Cover Pages (PDF: DOWNLOAD BEFORE ENTERING INFORMATION, please fill this out ahead of the deadline to work out any technical issues)
- Grant Application (Word Download)
- Budget Template (Excel Download)
The Restoration Authority Board will make funding decisions at public meetings based on its enabling legislation and the requirements of Measure AA.
Sign up for our mailing list to be kept up to date on the current grant cycle. For any questions, please contact grants@sfbayrestore.org.
Community Grants Program:
The Community Grants Program provides an alternative application pathway for projects led by community-based organizations in economically disadvantaged communities. More information can be found on the Community Grants Page.
Additional Resources:
- Grant Round FAQs
- Recording of the May 3, 2023 Funding Forum with NOAA, EPA, and the State Coastal Conservancy
- The typical process of receiving our grants, linked on our Resources for Grantees page
- How to Get Your Project Added to the SFBJV Project List
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Economically Disadvantaged Communities
- Guidance on identifying Economically Disadvantaged Communities
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Map identifying communities with an income less than 80% of Area Median Income, at the Census Tract and Block Group levels
- PDF map for Full Nine-County Bay Area by Census Tract and Block Group
- Interactive map (click the layer button on the lefthand side to view the EDC layer )