Transformative Climate Communities Community-led transformation for a sustainable California

About TCC

The Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program empowers the communities most impacted by pollution to choose their own goals, strategies, and projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution.

TCC Resources

TCC’s Round 5 application cycle closed on Aug. 1, 2023. Please sign up for our newsletter to be updated on the TCC program and opportunities.

Previous Awards

Learn about TCC awards. Contact us to access previous applications.

Previous Rounds

Find application and guideline resources from previous funding rounds.

Calendar

Find application and guideline resources from previous funding rounds.

  1. November 21, 2022
    Round 5 Draft Guidelines released for public comment
  2. December, 2022
    Round 5 Guidelines Workshops
  3. January–February, 2023
    Technical Assistance Pre-Application Workshops
  4. March 8, 2023
    NOFA and Application Materials Released
  5. March 16, 2023
    Revised Application Materials Released
  6. March 22–23, 2023
    Application Workshops
  7. March 31, 2023
    Application Initiation Form due for Implementation Grant Applicants and Applicants requesting technical assistance
  8. May 1, 2023
    Application Pre-proposals due – Implementation Grants only
  9. July 3, 2023
    Application Initiation Form due for Project Development and Planning Grant Applicants
  10. August 1, 2023
    Final Applications due
  11. December 14, 2023
    Council approved Round 5 TCC Awards

Contact Us

The Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program funds development and infrastructure projects that achieve major environmental, health, and economic benefits in California’s most disadvantaged communities. TCC is one of many California Climate Investments programs. For more information about these investments, visit: www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov

California Climate Investments     Department of Conservation