I’m having problems, who do I call?
For questions about the Community Partnering Program please contact Conservation & Community Services Manager Yvette Martinez at (213)217-7707
Kevin McLaughlin at (213)217-6619
Maria Murray at (213)217-7262.

It appears I must apply online. Can I just get a hard copy, fill it out and mail it in?
No, ONLY online applications are accepted.

Any other online restrictions?
Yes.  Currently, applications are ONLY accepted using the Internet Explorer 4 web browser and higher. The CPP application software does NOT accept applications submitted through Firefox, Chrome, Safari or other web browsers. Submissions cannot be made on an Apple computer.

How can I make changes to the application?
You can access your application after registering with a username and password. Once the SUBMIT button has been hit, however, you may NOT access it anymore. It will be available as a READ ONLY document for printing purposes.

May I email the W-9, IRS form, waivers or other required signatory documents?
No. These documents require a handwritten signature. Please mail or fax completed and signed documents to:
P.O. Box 54153, Los Angeles, CA 90054-0153      
700 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
FAX (213) 217-6500
Please call a CPP representative prior to sending.

What if my organization is outside of Metropolitan’s six-county service area?
While priority is given to those applicants within our six-county service area, on occasion, applications outside the service area that address Metropolitan’s mission statement and promote our regional priorities, such as water reliabililty, water quality, water conservation or water-use efficiency, may be approved.

When are the sponsorship funds disbursed?
Upon completion of all forms, the application goes through a management review process. If approved, funds will be disbursed within 2-4 weeks.

How often may I apply?
Applicants may apply once every fiscal year (July-June).

After receiving a sponsorship award, what if changes must be made to our program?
Any substantive changes from the awarded sponsorship, including event date changes, must be approved in writing by Conservation & Community Services Manager, Yvette Martinez at (213)217-7707.

What do I do after the program/project is completed?
A CPP Recipient Fulfillment Report is provided to the applicant when the funds are awarded. At the completion of the program/project event/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.

Are consecutive year sponsorships permitted?
Yes, however, repeat applicants seeking sponsorship of the same program/project will be evaluated on the previous year’s Recipient Fulfillment Report and results of that sponsorship.  Metropolitan does not guarantee consecutive-year sponsorships.