TCC Program Technical Assistance
Application Technical Assistance
To support the development of competitive applications, SGC will offer Application Technical Assistance (TA) from third-party TA providers to eligible applicants for TCC Implementation, Project Development, and Planning Grants. Receiving Application TA does not guarantee that an applicant will be awarded a grant.
Unfortunately, third-party TA is not currently available for all applicants. SGC will prioritize applicants from Tribal communities and disadvantaged unincorporated communities for TA for all grant types.
Application TA services may be available for additional applicants on a case-by-case basis based on TA provider capacity. All applicants who are not eligible for Application TA may submit questions regarding guidelines and application materials to program staff at tcc@sgc.ca.gov.
The TA provider will work with each TA recipient to create a work plan for the development of their TCC application. The TA provider will be able to provide supportive services, including but not limited to:
- Direct application assistance, including review of responses and application coordination;
- Financial analysis and budget development;
- Identification of Project Area, integration of Projects, and cost estimates;
- Assessment of project feasibility;
- Geographic Information System mapping assistance.
Pre-Development Technical Assistance
During the Pre-Development Phase, SGC will provide technical assistance to Implementation Grant grantees through TCC staff and a third-party technical assistance provider (TA). The TA intends to support grantees as they work toward meeting all implementation Requirements.
TA providers will provide technical support and guidance in the following areas:
- Setting up grant management systems and procedures;
- Refining detailed work plans and budgets for all Projects and Plans;
- Meeting all other Implementation Requirements.
Implementation Technical Assistance
Awarded applicants will receive Implementation TA and other technical support from representatives of SGC, the California Department of Conservation, and other State entities throughout the implementation of their TCC application.
Depending on available funding, SGC may fund third-party TA for Implementation Grantees and will prioritize Tribal grantees who receive Implementation Grant.
Additional support conducted by SGC may include but is not limited to:
- Assistance in attracting and leveraging additional financing;
- Assistance in implementing Projects and Transformative Plans;
- Assistance strengthening organizational capacity to integrate implementation efforts.
Program Evaluation Technical Assistance
Applicants awarded Implementation Grants are required to hire a pre-qualified, third-party Evaluation Partner to assist with grant evaluation throughout grant implementation. This partner/provider must be approved by SGC. The Evaluation Provider will evaluate the Project Area Site overall and all of the TCC-funded projects for the duration of the grant term.