Community Resilience Centers

Dept/Agency

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Contact

crc@sgc.ca.gov

Grant Amount

100000 - 10000000

Grant Terms

CRC funds two grant types: Planning Grants and Implementation Grants.

Planning Grants fund communities in the initial stages of CRC project development through activities like community engagement, creating relevant response plans, evaluating and updating policies and codes, and capacity building. Planning Grants are funded for $100,000 to $500,000 over a term of two years.

Implementation Grants fund new construction and retrofits of facilities to serve as Community Resilience Centers, as well as programs and services that build overall community resilience. Implementation Grants are funded for $1 million to $10 million over a term of six years.

Eligible Entities

Non-Profit/Community Based Organization, Collaborative/Coalition, Local Public Agency, Tribe, Special District, Joint Powers Authority, Mutual Water Company

Eligible Costs

Community Engagement & Outreach eligible, Capital Construction eligible

More Info

Multiple co-applicants are required.

Resources

Grant Guidelines: https://sgc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026.04.29-CRC-Final-Round-2-Guidelines-REMEDIATED.pdf

Applicant Preparation Guide: https://sgc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/CRC_R2_Applicant-Preparation-Guide-PDF-Version.pdf

Important Dates

Planning Grant applications are due on September 4, 2026.

Implementation Grant applications are due on September 25, 2026.