Applicant: Local agencies, tribes, non-proft organizations, universities, colleges, State agencies, Federal agencies

Projects: Development of local water supplies through brackish water and sea water desalination.

Total Program Funds: $50 million, pending California Department of Finance exemption.

Funding 2004/2005: $25 million this cycle of funding. Applicants are required to match the State grant by at least 50 % of their total project cost.

Fund Source: Proposition 50

Contacts: Fawzi Karajeh (916) 651-9669 fkarajeh@water.ca.gov

Additional Program Details: Water Recycling and Desalination Program