Press Contact
Emily Breslin, Deputy Director of Communications and External Affairs
This contact is for journalists; find general contact information for SGC at the contact page.
Press Releases
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- Leaders At Catalyst Conference Take Action to Drive Equitable Climate Investment - 2/3/2023
- SGC Catalyst Conference Convenes 300 California leaders from Across Sectors to Accelerate Equitable Climate Investment - 2/1/2023
- Final Speakers Announced for the SGC Catalyst Conference - 1/30/2023
- Strategic Growth Council Announces Initial Speakers for Inaugural Catalyst Conference - 1/19/2023
- California Invests $8.5 Million to Help Communities Accelerate Climate Action - 12/15/2022
- California Awards $74 Million to Conserve Agricultural Lands across the State, Bolstering Climate Action and Rural Economies - 12/15/2022
- Strategic Growth Council Awards $96 Million for Place-Based Climate Projects in 10 Frontline Communities in California - 10/27/2022
- Governor Signs Advanced Pay Pilot Legislation to Support Equitable Access to State Funding - 10/11/2022
- California Strategic Growth Council to Host Inaugural Catalyst Conference Focused on Accelerating Justice 40, Equitable Climate Investment in CA - 9/16/2022
- California Strategic Growth Council Launches Racial Equity Resource Hub - 4/28/2022
- State Report Identifies Specific Opportunities to Better Achieve Climate Goals in Transportation Sector - 2/18/2022
- Strategic Growth Council Announces $808 Million Investment in Sustainable, Affordable Housing - 1/26/2022
- SGC Nearly Doubles Funding to $780 Million for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Community Projects - 9/30/2021
- California Strategic Growth Council Announces Second Round of BOOST Program to Help Under-Resourced Communities Address Climate Change - 8/9/2021
- New Reports: “Comprehensive” State Grant Program Helps Awardees Advance Climate Action, Respond to COVID-19 - 5/27/2021
- State Invites Applications For Projects to Protect Agricultural Land Forever, Reduce Emissions - 4/29/2021
- $1M State Investment Becomes $50M in Grants for Under-Served Communities - 4/27/2021
- State of California Invites Applications for $405 Million Through Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program - 3/2/2021
- California Strategic Growth Council Announces 22-Person Inaugural Cohort for “Partners Advancing Climate Equity” Training Program - 2/11/2021
- California Strategic Growth Council Awards $52 Million to Conserve Agricultural Lands, Reduce Emissions - 12/17/2020
- California Strategic Growth Council Passes Racial Equity Resolution - 8/28/2020
- SGC Awards More Than $600M to 41 Projects Across California - 6/26/2020
- Funding Available for Ag Land Conservation - 3/2/2020
- California Strategic Growth Council Awards Nearly $57 Million to Conserve Agricultural Lands - 12/17/2019
- New Program to Help Under-Resourced Communities Address Climate Change - 12/5/2019
- SGC Announces $4.75 million in Round 3 of Climate Change Research Program - 11/15/2019
- Governor Newsom Announces Nearly $900 Million in Funding for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Community Development - 11/8/2019
- New collaboration helps California communities tackle climate change - 11/5/2019
- Strategic Growth Council Awards More than $400 Million - 6/21/2019
Case Studies
Community-Based Planning for a Sustainable California
Read fourteen case studies of inspiring sustainable community planning initiatives from across California – that were funded through the SGC’s Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program.
Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities
The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program builds healthier communities and protects the environment by increasing the supply of affordable places to live near jobs, stores, transit, and other daily needs. In West Sacramento, an extensive community engagement process driven by strong collaboration between the City and the housing developer resulted in affordable homes next to major transportation improvements.
Transformative Climate Communities
The Transformative Climate Communities 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.