The primary focus of the Community Partnering Program (CPP) is sponsorship of water conservation and water-use efficiency programs and activities. Applications must be submitted 30 days prior to the start date of the event or program.
Requests for a maximum $2,000 award will be reviewed year-round and funds are awarded throughout the year. Funds are limited, however, and may be depleted prior to the ending of this fiscal year (June 30).
Metropolitan created the Community Partnering Program in 1999. It provides sponsorships for community-based organizations including nonprofit groups, professional associations, educational institutions and public agencies.
Applications should promote discussion and educational activities for regional water conservation and water-use efficiency issues. Metropolitan provides support for community water awareness programs, water-related education outreach programs, and public policy water conferences.
Local, regional, state and national organizations with a Sec. 501(c) 3 tax status, non-profit educational institutions and public agencies may submit a proposal for a sponsorship.
Priority is given to those applicants within our six-county service area map and that have member agency involvement. On occasion, applications outside the service area that address Metropolitan's mission and promote regional priorities, such as water conservation and water-use efficiency, may be approved.
Note: Metropolitan will contact your member agency water supplier for their comments on the program/project. When completing your application, please click here to find your Member Agency.
Funding is also available to organizations having 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(12) tax status.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California encourages the discussion of water conservation, water-use efficiency, water quality, water reliability, and water supply issues important to the region through a variety of venues and forums.
The Community Partnering Program sponsors water-related educational outreach programs: community forums, workshops and water festivals, curriculum development for grades K-12, after-school programs, exhibits, promotional materials, and native plant garden signage.
Applications will be evaluated on their ability to address key points:
While priority is given to applicants within MWD's six-county service area and that have member agency involvement, on occasion, applicants outside the service area may be approved if the applicant's program supports Metropolitan's broader regional benefits.
The Community Partnering Program does NOT fund expenses for:
Matching Tax ID: If a program or project is approved, funds will be distributed ONLY to the organization that applied. The organization's name, street address (no P.O. #s) and federal tax ID on the application must match the IRS W-9 federal tax form, otherwise the sponsorship award will be denied.
Upon Completion: A CPP Recipient Fulfillment Report is provided to the applicant when the funds are awarded. At the completion of the program, project, event or activity, a signed CPP Recipient Fulfillment Report must be mailed in. Failure to complete and return this form may affect future sponsorships. Funded activities are tracked to ensure compliance. A new application will not be considered if a previously funded program has not been completed.
No Substitutions: Awarded funds may ONLY be used for the event/activity described in the application. If the program is cancelled or substantially modified, funds MUST be returned to MWD. The manager of Conservation and Customer Services, Yvette Martinez at (213)217-7707 must be contacted.
Kevin McLaughlin(213) 217-6619CPP@mwdh2o.com
Please forward complete andsigned documents to:CPP@mwdh2o.comMetropolitan Water District of Southern CaliforniaCommunity Partnering Program P.O. Box 54153 Los Angeles, CA 90054-00153Steet Address:700 N. Alameda Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
