Technical Assistance Toolkit A Funders Guide to Building Community Capacity and Resilience

The Technical Assistance Toolkit (Formerly “Technical Assistance Guidelines for State Agencies”) has been developed to support California state agencies and other public and private funders in developing technical assistance programs that make a meaningful difference in under-resourced communities. Due to historic and continued under-investment, under-resourced communities often lack the staff capacity, partnerships, or resources to secure competitive funding and implement projects and policies. Technical assistance and capacity building support can be pivotal in leveling the playing field and ensuring that State resources go to the communities that need them the most.

Recognizing the importance of technical assistance in advancing equity, the State of California enacted Senate Bill 1072 (2018, Leyva), directing SGC to develop this guidance. The Technical Assistance Toolkit offers a step-by-step process and set of checklists to design a technical assistance program, along with sections offering guidance on day-to-day implementation and effective evaluation. This web-based playbook also includes case studies, templates, and other resources to help ensure the success of any TA effort. effective evaluation. This web-based toolkit also includes case studies, templates, and other resources to help ensure the success of any TA effort.

Getting Started

This section recommends a six-step process intended to help program staff determine the key elements and structure for a TA program.

Implementing Technical Assistance

This section offers detailed guidance to ensure successful day-to-day management and meaningful outcomes for your TA program.