Today, the California Strategic Growth Council unanimously approved the Guidelines for two grant programs, the Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 and Community Resilience Centers Round 2. With the approval of the programs’ guidelines, applications will open soon, making $153.4 million in awards available for communities.
Review the staff report to see a summary of key changes and how community input from the public comment period shaped the final Guidelines.
Applications Opening Soon
Guidelines for the TCC and CRC programs are now available on their respective webpages: TCC and CRC. The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is scheduled to be posted May 29, 2026, with applications opening in summer 2026.
Pre-Proposals for TCC Implementation Grant applications and Other Climate Innovation proposals are available now.
TCC Implementation Grant Pre-Proposal: Due June 30, 2026
Other Climate Innovation proposal: Due June 15, 2026
Application Technical Assistance
Application Technical Assistance (Application TA) is available during the application period for eligible applicants. Applicants can request Application TA by completing the Technical Assistance Request Form. TCC will prioritize Tribal applicants and applicants with Project Areas in disadvantaged unincorporated communities for Application TA. CRC will prioritize Tribal applicants. Application TA may be available for additional applicants on a case-by-case basis.
SGC staff recommend completing the Request Form as soon as possible to maximize TA service time. Our staff will connect applicants to the TA provider on a rolling basis. The Request Form will close on July 31, 2026. SGC will have discretion to make final decisions on which applicants receive Application TA. Completion of the Request Form does not guarantee that an applicant will receive TA. Receiving TA does not guarantee that an application will be awarded a grant.
The TCC and CRC programs will soon offer expanded online resources to better support the application process. SGC staff will provide supplemental resources and templates available to all applicants. All applicants will have access to pre-recorded videos covering topics such as how to fill out work plan and budget spreadsheets and an overview of the application process.
Prospective applicants can submit questions via email to TCC@sgc.ca.gov and/or CRC@sgc.ca.gov.