Program
Resources
Applications Due
Clarification from SGC: “The ‘rolling deadline’ means that if we announce a second funding round, the applications that are not awarded in the first round are eligible for funding in the second round. That way, applicants do not have to reapply. We opted out of awarding grants on a first-come, first-serve basis because we anticipated a high number of applicants.”
Total Funding
Funding Source
Maximum Award
Award Details
Up to $3 million; eligible grantees may receive up to 25% of their total grant award as an advance.
Eligibility
Non-federally recognized and federally-recognized California Native American Tribes listed on the Native American Heritage Contact List as of February 2026; non-federally recognized California Native American Tribes are considered eligible if registered as a legal entity (non-profit, for-profit, LLC) under California law and in good standing; Tribally Designated Housing Entities under 25 USC 4103(22).
Eligible Activities
- Planning activities include: community and partner engagement and outreach; community needs assessment; feasibility studies; market analyses; environmental assessments; and similar activities to determine housing needs and develop a project plan that is responsive to the needs of the community.
- Infrastructure activities include: sewage and drainage infrastructure; road and safety infrastructure that does not increase vehicle capacity; waste management; sustainable transportation investments; and electric utility, broadband, and renewable energy infrastructure. Site Acquisition & Preparation activities include: site appraisal and acquisition; site preparation, including surveying, grading, and mitigation; architectural and engineering costs; ecological and wildlife restoration; disaster preparation. Eligible associated costs include: legal fees; consultant fees; staff development and training; and staff salaries.Each Tribal entity may submit one application and may request funding for a variety of eligible uses within the maximum award amount. These uses may include programs and services that will be delivered by a subcontractor.
Duration
Notable Requirements
The application will include a Tribal Resolution approving the submittal of the application with a commitment to complete the work as proposed. 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 or funding requests for long-term loans and operations may necessitate that the awardee sign a limited waiver of sovereign immunity. Additionally, projects may require limited waivers of sovereign immunity and post-project monitoring and reporting, which will be determined on a case-by-case basis and dependent on the type and scope of the project. The Grant Agreement will identify these important terms and conditions, including potential limited waiver of sovereign immunity, to ensure deed restrictions and other agreements may be enforced in case of default. The SGC will avoid seeking a limited waiver of sovereign immunity when possible and will strive to notify applicants early in the grant application review process if it is anticipated a limited waiver of sovereign immunity will be necessary.
Preferences
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be evaluated to ensure that the project meets the minimum goals and objectives of the program. Projects that demonstrate the potential for high impact in creating affordable housing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions will receive preferential treatment over projects with a lower impact. If the total request for funds exceeds the amount of funding available, SGC reserves the right to select proposals using a to-be-determined formula that seeks to create a diversity and balance related to geography, levels of capacity or readiness, and/or project type.
How to Apply
All applicants are required to submit their application through the Submittable platform using the link at https://sgc.ca.gov/grant-programs/tribalpd/.