Program
Applications Due
September 4, 2026 for Planning Grant applications
September 25, 2026 for Implementation Grant applications
Total Funding
Funding Source
Maximum Award
Award Details
- Planning Grants: $100,000 to $500,000
- Implementation Grants: $1 million to $10 million
Eligibility
A Lead Applicant must be based in California and must be one of the following: California Native American Tribes; Tribally-owned nonprofits; IRC 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization; public agency; local agency; special district; joint powers authority; public utility; local publicly owned utility; mutual water company.
Eligible Activities
- Planning Grants: Preparing applicants to apply for a CRC Implementation Grant or other similar funding opportunity; identifying and preparing project sites for future development into Community Resilience Centers; completing fiscal analyses and studies; building and sustaining local capacity of Project Leads and Partners; evaluating, updating, and streamlining various policies and codes currently enforced by the Planning Department and other local departments; preparing or updating local jurisdictional plans; designing and conducting community engagement and incorporating those community engagement results into newly developed or enhanced programs and services; developing and implementing programs and services.
- Implementation Grants: Capital projects and the development of programs and services offered at the CRC Facility and/or Partner Sites.
Duration
Notable Requirements
California Native American Tribes serving as Lead Applicant are required to provide a Letter of Authorization or Resolution approved by Tribal Council that authorizes the Tribe to apply for and receive program funds and execute all documents and activities related to the grant, if awarded. Tribally-owned nonprofits serving as a Lead Applicant are required to provide a Letter of Authorization or Resolution on behalf of the Tribe they represent that authorizes the nonprofit to apply for and receive program funds and execute all documents and activities related to the grant, if awarded.If a Tribe receives CRC grant payments on a reimbursement basis from SGC, Tribes will not be required to sign a Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity. If a Tribe receives CRC grant payments via advance payment, SGC may require a Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity. CRC is committed to working collaboratively with Tribes to tailor the terms of a Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity to support Tribal priorities while also meeting the State’s obligations under the law. Tribes who are Partners should decide with the Lead Applicant if they will need to sign a Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity before applying.
Preferences
- Planning Grant Scoring Criteria: Vision and Objectives (18 points), Community Profile, Engagement, and Partners (32 points), Project Impact (32 points), and Priority Points (6 points) for a total of 88 points. Top-scoring applicants will be scored on Project Feasibility (18 points) for 106 total points possible.
- Implementation Grant Scoring Criteria: Vision and Objectives (15 points), Community Profile, Prior Community, Engagement, and Engagement Plan (50 points), Collaborative Governance Structure and Partnerships (50 points), Project Impact (61 points), and Priority Points (12 points) for a total of 188 points. Top-scoring applicants will be scored on Project Feasibility (25 points) and Interview (20 points) for 233 total points possible.
How to Apply
After the application period opens, applications will be due electronically via Submittable.The Strategic Growth Council is prioritizing CRC technical assistance for California Native American Tribes and Tribally-owned nonprofits for all grant types. Submit an Application Technical Assistance Request Form by July 31, 2026.