Program
Applications Due
Implementation Grant Pre-Proposals were due on June 30, 2026
Total Funding
Funding Source
Maximum Award
Award Details
- Planning Grants: Up to $300,000
- Project Development Grants: Up to $5 million
- Implementation Grants: Up to $27.5 million. Applicants may request smaller amounts if it is relevant to their community’s context and capacities.
Eligibility
A Lead Applicant must be based in California and be one of the following: California Native American Tribes; Tribally-owned nonprofit; 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. Each application must include one Lead Applicant and one or more Co-Applicants except in the case of certain Tribal applicants. Lead Applicants that are California Native American Tribes or Tribally-owned nonprofits have additional flexibility in meeting Collaborative Governance requirements.
Eligible Activities
- Planning Grants: Activities that prepare communities for future funding opportunities aligned with TCC Program Objectives. Examples of eligible activities include community engagement, climate Action Plan development, policy and code evaluation and updates, and capacity building.
- Project Development Grants: Pre-development activities and water supply and wastewater infrastructure to support communities to meet their climate and community resilience goals. Examples of eligible activities include: all Planning Grant eligible activities, feasibility studies, remediation, permitting, pilot projects, and implementation preparation.
- Implementation Grants: Neighborhood-level projects that include multiple, coordinated activities that reduce GHG emissions and achieve community benefits. Examples of eligible activities include:
- Infrastructure: affordable housing, bike lanes, transit services, urban greening
- Social programs: supportive services, food distribution, transit pass distribution
- Pre-development for construction activities
Duration
Notable Requirements
If a Tribe is receiving TCC payments on a reimbursement basis from SGC, Tribes will not be required to sign a Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity. If a Tribe is receiving TCC payments via advance pay, SGC may require a Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity. TCC is committed to working collaboratively with Tribes on tailoring 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 Co-Applicants should work with their Lead Applicant to determine whether they will need to sign a Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity prior to submitting an application. Applicants with a California Native American Tribe or Tribally-owned nonprofit serving as the Lead Applicant are exempt from the Implementation Grant leverage funding requirement. Planning Grants and Project Development Grants do not have a leverage funding requirement.
Preferences
- Planning Grants Scoring Criteria: Objectives and Vision (35 Points), Transformative Elements and Project Identification (45 Points), Capacity (20 Points) and Priority Points (5 Points) for 105 total points possible.
- Project Development Grants Scoring Criteria: Objectives and Vision (30 Points), Transformative Elements (20 Points), Project Design and Feasibility (30 Points), Capacity (20 Points), and Priority Points (5 Points) for 105 total points possible.
- Implementation Grants Scoring Criteria: Objectives and Vision (40 Points), Capacity (30 Points), Transformative Elements (60 Points), Projects (60 Points), Priority Points (10 Points), Prohousing Policy Incentive (5 Points), Air Pollution Reduction/Mitigation Incentive (5 Points) for 210 total possible points; interviews for finalists only (10 Points) for 220 total possible points maximum.
How to Apply
Applications need to be submitted online using the SGC application platform Submittable. The Strategic Growth Council is prioritizing TCC technical assistance for California Native American Tribes, Tribally-owned nonprofits, and applicants with Project Areas in disadvantaged unincorporated communities for all grant types.
Submit an Application Technical Assistance Request Form by July 31, 2026.