Transformative Climate Communities

Dept/Agency

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Contact

Nicole Cartwright, nicole.cartwright@sgc.ca.gov

Grant Amount

300000 - 27500000

Grant Terms

TCC funds three grant types:

Planning Grants fund preparation work for future programs to benefit communities through activities like capacity building, writing policies and plans, and community engagement. Planning Grants are funded for a maximum of $300,000 over a term of two years.

Project Development Grants bridge the gap between Planning Grants and Implementation Grants to help move projects to implementation through activities like demonstration projects and pre-development activities. Project Development Grants are funded for a maximum of $5 million over a term of two years.

Implementation Grants fund multiple projects in a neighborhood to support climate resilience and community needs. Implementation Grants are funded for a maximum of $27.5 million over a term of six years.

Eligible Entities

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

Eligible Costs

Planning & Assessment eligible, Clean up & Remediation eligible, Community Engagement & Outreach eligible, Workforce development eligible, Land Acquisition eligible, No match required, Stormwater Improvement projects, Water conservation, Water reuse project

More Info

Multiple co-applicants required.

Resources

Grant Guidelines: https://sgc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/20260414-TCC-R6FinalGuidelines-Draft.pdf

Important Dates

Planning Grant applications are due on September 30, 2026.

Project Development Grant applications are due on September 30, 2026.

Implementation Grant pre-proposals are due on June 30, 2026. Full applications are due on September 30, 2026.