Technical Assistance Toolkit Technical Assistance Profiles and Case Studies

Technical Assistance Profiles

Brief overviews of the goals, outcomes, and lessons learned from various types of technical assistance programs in California.

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Active Transportation Resource Center’s Technical Assistance for Disadvantaged Communities Program

SGC, ILG and City of Palo Alto leadership and staff pose with a sign that says 'BOOST'.

BOOST Pilot Program

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California Reducing Disparities Project

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Low-Income Weatherization Program – Community Solar Pilot Program

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Transformative Climate Communities Technical Assistance Program

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Transit and Intercity Capital Rail Program Technical Assistance Program

Case Studies

Detailed descriptions of the process State agencies undertook to develop successful technical assistance programs.

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California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Underserved and Small Producer Grant Program Technical Assistance

How the creation of a network of technical assistance providers for the California Underserved and Small Producer (CUSP) grant program led to more equitable outcomes for BIPOC and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers.

Regional Climate Collaboratives Round 1 Technical Assistance Program

The step-by-step process the Regional Climate Collaboratives (RCC) program staff employed to offer technical assistance to both RCC applicants and grantees.

Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program Technical Assistance

How the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) program staff developed a TA program for SALC planning grant applicants in the San Joaquin Valley and in Southern California after they noticed a lack of participation from residents in those regions

Video Case Studies

Videos that feature technical assistance recipients describing how technical assistance helped them apply and successfully receive grant funding.

California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Smart Agriculture Program Technical Assistance

This case study shares the experience of Rosie Lee, a technical assistance recipient for CDFA’s Climate Smart Agriculture Programs.

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Transformative Climate Communities Program Technical Assistance

This case study shares the experience of Peter Pallesen, a technical assistance recipient for the Transformative Climate Community Program.

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Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Technical Assistance

This case study shares the experience of Michael and Marisa Sigala, technical assistance recipients for the Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities Program.

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