Getting Started
SGC’s grants fund a range of projects, from building capacity to constructing climate infrastructure. Through our initiatives, we scale tested innovations for equity across sectors and silos. Our digital tools will support you designing equitable programs and policies for climate resilience.
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Grant Programs
Whether your community is ready to compete for and implement climate infrastructure grants or does not yet have the capacity to apply, explore SGC’s funding and technical assistance programs to find the right opportunity for you.Learn more about Grant Programs -
Technical Assistance
If your organization isn’t ready yet to apply for a planning or implementation grant, find resources here to help you prepare for success.Learn more about Technical Assistance -
Tools
Discover SGC’s digital tools, including resource hubs, reports, and toolkits.Learn more about Tools
SGC's impact across California
$
4Billion
in Community Climate Investments
85
%
in Disadvantaged Communities
2,000,000
gas-powered cars taken off the road for one year
Upcoming Meetings and Events
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February 16, 2024California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force1:00 p.m.Virtual & in person
Sacramento State, Downtown Campus, Training Room 104/105
304 S. Street Sacramento, CA 95811Simultaneous Spanish language interpretation provided -
February 28, 2024Council Meeting1:00 p.m.Coastal Hearing Room, CalEPA Headquarters
2nd Floor 1001 I Street Sacramento -
April 24, 2024Council Meeting1:00 p.m.Sierra Hearing Room, CalEPA Headquarters
2nd Floor 1001 I Street Sacramento -
May 9, 2024California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force8:00 a.m.2508 Historic Decatur Road Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92106Simultaneous Spanish language interpretation provided -
June 26, 2024Council Meeting1:00 p.m.Sierra Hearing Room, CalEPA Headquarters
2nd Floor 1001 I Street Sacramento -
July 2, 2024California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force Subcommittee: Sustaining Natural and Cultural Resources10:00 a.m.Virtual
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July 10, 2024California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force Subcommittee: Grants and Resources10:00 a.m.Virtual
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July 23, 2024California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force Subcommittee: Community Outreach10:00 a.m.Virtual
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August 14 & 15, 2024California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force2:00 p.m. on 8/148:30 a.m. on 8/15University of California, Fresno Center, 550 E. Shaw Avenue Fresno, CA 93710; Tulare/ King/ Madera RoomSimultaneous Spanish language interpretation provided
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August 22, 2024Council Meeting1:00 p.m.Sierra Hearing Room, CalEPA Headquarters
2nd Floor 1001 I Street Sacramento -
September 17, 2024California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force: Land Use, Governance, and Sovereignty Subcommittee2:00 p.m.Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
Conference Room 103, 1400 Tenth St, Sacramento, CA 95814 -
September 18, 2024California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force: Grants and Resources Subcommittee1:30 p.m.Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
Conference Room 103, 1400 Tenth St, Sacramento, CA 95814 -
September 19, 2024California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force: Land Tenure Subcommittee11:00 a.m.Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
Conference Room 103, 1400 Tenth St, Sacramento, CA 95814 -
September 26, 2024California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force: Land Access and Acquisition Subcommittee12:00 p.m.Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
Conference Room 103, 1400 Tenth St, Sacramento, CA 95814 -
October 4, 2024California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force: Sustaining Natural and Cultural Resources Subcommittee10:30 a.m.Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
Conference Room 103, 1400 Tenth St, Sacramento, CA 95814 -
October 7, 2024California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force: Community Outreach Subcommittee10:30 a.m.Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
Conference Room 103, 1400 Tenth St, Sacramento, CA 95814 -
October 31, 2024Council Meeting1:00 p.m.Sierra Hearing Room, CalEPA Headquarters
2nd Floor 1001 I Street Sacramento -
November 13 & 14, 2024California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force10:00 a.m. on 11/138:45 a.m. on 11/14Makerspace Room, United Way Monterey County
232 Monterey St, Salinas, CA 93901Simultaneous Spanish language interpretation provided
Announcements
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Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Joins Delegates from Across Globe for UN Climate Change Conference
November 18, 2024The 29th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP) is happening in Baku, Azerbaijan and the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation will join delegates from around the world to negotiate actions to combat climate change.Full Announcement
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California Strategic Growth Council Releases Request for Information to Streamline Infill Housing Development Across State
November 8, 2024SGC seeks public input on potential processes, permits, and other administrative actions, that can be adjusted to create flexibility and lower the per unit cost of infill housing.Read more
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California Strategic Growth Council Seeks Members for New Advisory Committee to the Agricultural Land Equity Task Force
October 31, 2024Do you have knowledge of land access, acquisition, and land return and want to contribute your expertise and research capacity to the Task Force? If so, please consider joining the new Advisory Committee!Full Announcement
Leadership and Partners
The Newsom Administration is committed to a California for All agenda and believes the State holds unique responsibility to create equitable opportunities for all Californians. The Council and each member agency have committed to integrating racial equity into operations, programs, and policies. Sam Assefa is the Chair of the Strategic Growth Council and Director of the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, and Matt Read is the interim Executive Director of SGC.
