The application window for RCC Round 2 is now open. Applicants should carefully read the program guidelines, Notice of Funding Availability, and application instructions before starting an application. This page provides direct links to the application submission platform and an array of resources.
Notice of Funding Availability Application Instructions
Application Process
RCC Round 2 has a two-step application process, both of which are required.
Pre-Proposals submission date closed Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 5 p.m. PST
The Pre-Proposal is a simplified version of the Full Proposal and contains the following components:
- Narrative Responses
- Workbook (includes high-level workplan and budget)
- Project Area Map
Pre-Proposals are not scored. Instead, SGC will provide written feedback to help applicants strengthen their Full Proposal.
Submitting a Pre-Proposal is required to move forward to the Full Proposal phase. Applicants must submit their Pre-Proposal on SGC’s Submittable platform.
Full Proposals due Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 5 p.m. PST.
The Full Proposal builds upon the Pre-Proposal and provides more detail about the proposed project. Full Proposals contain the following components:
- Narrative Responses
- Workbook (includes detailed workplan, budget, and timeline)
- Project Area Map
- Draft Partnership Agreement
- Managing Partner Resolution or Letter of Authorization
- Letters of Commitment from each Partner
Please complete the Workbook using this excel spreadsheet.
Full Proposals are scored using the criteria provided in the program guidelines, starting on page 19.
Applicants must submit the Full Proposal on Submittable.
Application Templates
The following templates will help applicants completed required application components.
Managing Partner Resources
- Managing Partner Resolution Template
- Tribal Managing Partner Resolution Template
- Letter of Authorization Template
Partner Resources
Collaborative Resources
Guidance Documents
The following resources were prepared to offer applicants support when thinking key aspects of their proposals.
- Project Area Guidance
- Mapping Tool Video Tutorial
- Mapping Tool Instructions
- Collective Impact Resources
- Example Activity Table
- Community Compensation Guidance
- Sample Grant Agreement
Application Webinar & Workshop Series
RCC program staff will host a webinar and multiple audience-specific application workshops July 13-July 26.
Application Overview Webinar
July 13, 2023
1:00 p.m. PST
Workshop for Tribal Communities #1
July 18, 2023
1:30 p.m. PST
Workshop for Rural Communities
Jul 20, 2023
1:30 p.m. PST
Workshop for all Audiences
Jul 25, 2023
1:30 p.m. PST Updated Time
Workshop for Tribal Communities #2
Jul 26, 2023
1:30 p.m. PST
Register for the Workshop for Workshop for Tribal Communities #2
Full Proposal Assistance
Following Pre-Proposal submissions and reviews, SGC will connect applicants with a technical assistance provider to help with the Full Proposal.