Funding Opportunities
The Merced MLRP includes multiple funding opportunities for projects that help reduce reliance on groundwater while providing community health, economic well-being, water supply, habitat, and/or renewable energy benefits. To be considered, projects must provide a public benefit for at least ten years, and align with the broader MLRP Program goals as well as with regional land repurposing and Groundwater Sustainability Strategies in the Merced Subbasin.
Information on Project Solicitations
Funding is available NOW for implementation projects that transition irrigated agricultural land to less water-intensive use(s) and create additional benefits for rural communities, economies, and/or ecosystems. ​
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Download the RFP from the link provided below. Please contact us for a free consultation about project ideas. Applicants are strongly encouraged to reach out to the Merced MLRP team before submitting an application.
Current
Upcoming
Closed
Requests for Projects (RFPs) and Application Forms
Implementation Project Funding: Application Window RE-OPENED as of May 23, 2025
On May 23, 2025 the Merced MLRP re-opened the RFP for Implementation Projects that was originally released on November 15, 2024. $1M total is available. Projects must be fully implemented by March 30, 2027.
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RFP in English (Application starts on page 8):​
RFP in Spanish:
Project Development Funding: Solicitation
Coming Fall 2025
The Merced MLRP will release an additional funding solicitation for the design and permitting of projects that will not be implemented prior to the end of the grant period (March 30, 2027).
Updates and information on this RFP will be posted on this page when available. Sign-up for email announcements and updates HERE.
Community Benefit Project Funding (CLOSED)
Applicant Resources
