Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 PLANNING Grant (FY 25-26)
🏛 Strategic Growth Council (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Sep 5, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations that train primary care nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Eligible applicants typically include academic institutions, teaching hospitals, and health professions schools. Programs must commit to recruiting trainees with demonstrated interest in serving underserved communities. The grant funds training activities, recruitment procedures, counseling programs, and preceptorship experiences in areas of unmet need.
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Program description
The Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program, established by AB 2722 (Burke, 2016), invests in community-led climate resilience projects in the state’s most overburdened communities. The program objectives are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve public health and the environment, and support economic opportunity and shared prosperity. The Planning Grants intend to support planning activities to prepare prepare low-income, disadvantaged, and Tribal communities for future implementation of programs aligned with TCC Program Objectives. Planning activities should address community priorities and directly benefit these communities. TCC Implementation Grants and Project Development Grants support holistic neighborhood-level projects and pre-development activities, respectively, to advance community-led goals and projects. Please see separate Grants Portal entries for more information. Some examples of eligible activities include: -Building internal and partner capacity to support collaborative partnerships that align land use with environmental, economic, and social justice priorities -Evaluating, updating, and streamlining policies and codes administered by the Planning Department and other local departments (e.g., public works, health and safety, fire, parks, and open space) -Conducting fiscal analyses to assess long-term service costs of future development and inform fee structures Preparing climate action and climate adaptation plans -Conducting inclusive community engagement that incorporates input from local residents and supports and prepares for the future development of innovative and meaningful programs and practices -Preparing for future funding opportunities, including TCC Implementation Grants or similar programs, through activities such as community needs assessments, community health needs assessments, partnership development, engagement to inform project selection, and development or formalization of a shared governance structure (e.g., a Collaborative Governance Structure) -Activities that support development of a Collaborative Governance Structure are strongly encouraged for applicants anticipating a future TCC Implementation Grant -Defining Health Equity and establishing related goals for the Project Area using available resources from the California Department of Public Health and other place-based sources -Identifying and preparing project sites for future community-serving uses, including feasibility studies, site identification (e.g., community land trusts or climate resilience projects), and planning for project implementation At least one Co-Applicant is required. Applicants from Tribal Communities, Tribally-owned non-profits, and with Project Areas in Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities are prioritized for Application Technical Assistance. July 31, 2026, is the priority deadline to request Application Technical Assistance via the TA Application Request Form. Application TA services may be available to additional applicants depending on funding availability and TA provider capacity after the July 31st deadline.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- Colleges (all higher ed)
- Community College
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Application form or cover letter
- Program description and recruitment plan
- Preceptorship site agreements or letters of commitment
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organization's 501(c)(3) status documentation or government agency authorization
- Evidence of organizational capacity to implement program
- Evaluation plan with measurable outcomes
Program contact
- 📧 tcc@sgc.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-324-9775
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Academic institutions and health professions training programs that prepare nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Schools must demonstrate capacity to implement recruitment, counseling, and placement strategies.
What activities does this grant fund?
Recruitment and admission of trainees interested in underserved practice, counseling and job placement services, and preceptorship experiences in areas of unmet need.
Is there a deadline for applications?
Applications are due September 23, 2026. Check the California Department of Health Care Access and Information website for any updates to timing.
What makes a competitive application?
Strong evidence of organizational commitment to workforce diversity, clear recruitment strategies, and established partnerships with preceptorship sites in underserved areas.
Does this grant require matching funds?
No cost-sharing or matching funds are required to apply for this program.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Target your recruitment messaging to trainees with demonstrated commitment to serving underserved populations. Include testimonials or data from past graduates who practice in high-need areas.
- Establish clear partnerships with preceptorship sites before submitting the application. Letters of commitment from clinical sites strengthen your proposal significantly.
- Document your program's existing infrastructure for student counseling and job placement services. Show how you will enhance these services to support rural or underserved placements.
- Align your program activities with state workforce priorities and health professional shortage areas (HPSAs). Research California's specific needs in your region.
- Include measurable outcomes in your proposal. Specify recruitment targets, placement rates, and long-term retention in underserved communities for graduates.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague recruitment strategies without specific demographic targets or partnership agreements. Lack of demonstrated preceptorship sites ready to accept trainees before submission. Insufficient detail about how the grant will change current program practices or outcomes.
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