Program
Applications Due
Total Funding
Funding Source
Maximum Award
Award Details
$350,000 to $420,000 individual awards with two disbursement types: reimbursement and advance pay for eligible entities.
Eligibility
California Native American Tribes listed on the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Contact List, including federally recognized and non-federally recognized Tribes, are eligible to apply. A non-federally recognized Tribe is eligible to apply if they are registered as a nonprofit, a for-profit corporation, or a limited liability company. Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHE) are also eligible to apply.
Eligible Activities
The program funds staff salaries and activities that advance Tribes’ climate- and housing-related work. Activities may include planning, securing funding for, and implementing housing projects and related efforts to advance climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.
Duration
Notable Requirements
The SGC will not require a limited waiver of sovereign immunity solely as a condition of receiving grant funds as reimbursement for completed work. However, requests for advance pay may necessitate the awardee to sign a limited waiver of sovereign immunity.
Preferences
Scoring criteria: Introduction & Vision (15 points), Capacity Building Need (35 points), Program Activities (20 points), Budget & Timeline (20 points), and Finalist Interview (0 points) for 90 full application total points. Top-scoring finalists will be invited to a one-hour interview that will let applicants delve deeper into the application components, allowing opportunity for storytelling to help reviewers gain a better understanding of the Tribe’s application.
How to Apply
All Tribal Capacity Building Program applicants must submit application materials to SGC via Submittable, a free application platform available to all applicants.In May 2026, SGC will begin hosting workshops and regular office hours to assist Tribes in applying to the program. If you have questions, please contact tribalinfo@sgc.ca.gov.