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Regional Climate Collaboratives Program

Strategic Growth Council · 10391

Eligibility details

A diverse range of stakeholders must form a Collaborative and collectively to develop and submit one application. This may include, but is not limited to, the following applicant types: » California Native American Tribes» Community-based organizations» Foundations» Joint powers athorities» Local governments» Nonprofits» Small businesses» Other organizations with a history of providing community-based outreach and technical assistance

Matching funds & resources

Source matching-funds field: Not Required.

Matching funds and leveraged resources are different requirements. Read the description and reviewed rules below before determining resource commitments.

About this opportunity

The program funds Collaboratives to conduct place-based capacity building activities, within a three-year grant term, that support under-resourced communities in accessing funding and resources to plan and implement climate mitigation, adaptation, and resiliency projects. These place-based activities will both align with and inform regional priorities and efforts. RCC does not fund built infrastructure. Eligible capacity building activities include, but are not limited to, the following:Conduct outreach and build awareness of competitive grant programs; Convene stakeholders to discuss community needs regarding potential climate change mitigation and adaptation projects; Develop community and project plans, demonstrating local needs and identifying multiple-benefit projects for implementation; Support the development of partnerships between stakeholders and potential public and private funding sources; Provide policy, program, and technical advice to stakeholders and align multi-benefit projects with potential funding resources; Serve as an intermediary between community stakeholders and technical assistance programs within relevant agencies and coordinate scientific and technical support from outside experts; Coordinate and implement assistance and training to stakeholders in grant application development, project management, implementation, and monitoring; Assist in the development of local job training and anti-displacement programs and policies

Funding geography: The RCC Program welcomes applications from all geographic areas of the state. The program does have a focus on under-resourced communities, which are those identified as disadvantaged by the California Environmental Protection Agency, OR designated as low income per AB 1550, OR communities with a median household income less than 80% of the statewide average.

Funding instrument: Grant. Issuing jurisdiction: California. This is not a geographic eligibility determination.