Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 IMPLEMENTATION Grant (FY 25-26)
Can you apply?
This grant is for California-based organizations working with farmworkers to create Spanish-language radio programming. Eligible applicants include public and private nonprofits, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, tribal governments, and educational institutions. Individuals cannot apply. One award of up to $100,000 will fund 24 semi-monthly radio talk shows (30 minutes each) in Spanish, plus complementary web and social media content. Cost sharing is not required, though applicants are encouraged to leverage additional resources.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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. TCC’s unique, place-based strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions is designed to catalyze collective impact through a combination of community-driven climate projects in a single neighborhood. TCC Implementation Grants fund neighborhood-scale applications that include multiple, coordinated projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and deliver broader community benefits. These grants support climate resilience projects and infrastructure that respond to community-identified needs in Tribal, disadvantaged, and low-income communities. TCC Planning Grants and Project Development Grants support planning and pre-development activities to prepare for future funding opportunities and advance community-led goals and projects. Please see separate Grants Portal entries for information on Planning Grants and Project Development Grants. Implementation project examples include, but are not limited to: · Equitable housing and neighborhood development · Land acquisition for neighborhood stabilization · Transit access and mobility · Solar installation and energy efficiency · Water efficiency and resiliency · Recycling, composting, and waste reduction · Health equity and well-being · Indoor air quality · Community microgrids · Brownfield redevelopment · Community resilience centers At least 2 Co-Applicants are required. All Lead and Co-Applicants, with local residents and leadership, must form a Collaborative Governance Structure to develop a shared vision of transformation for their community. This may include: · Community-based organizations · Local governments · Nonprofit organizations · Philanthropic organizations and foundations · Faith-based organizations · Coalitions or associations of nonprofits · Community development finance institutions · Community development corporations · Joint powers authorities · California Native American Tribes 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. Applicants must submit a Pre-Proposal by 11:59 p.m. PST on June 30, 2026. Though submission of a Pre-Proposal is required for all Implementation Grant Applicants, the content of the proposal will not affect evaluation of the final application or disqualify Applicants from submitting an application.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- Faith-based Organization
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) from EDD website
- Organization narrative and qualifications
- Detailed project work plan and timeline
- Budget and budget narrative
- Letters of support (recommended)
- Documentation of leveraged resources (if applicable)
Program contact
- 📧 tcc@sgc.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-324-9775
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, CBOs, faith-based organizations, tribal governments, and educational institutions can apply. Individuals are not eligible.
What activities does this grant fund?
The grant funds creating and broadcasting 24 semi-monthly 30-minute Spanish-language radio talk shows and complementary social media content.
Is cost sharing required?
No cost sharing is required, but applicants are encouraged to leverage other resources to maximize impact.
What is the award amount?
Up to $100,000 is available, with one organization anticipated to be funded.
When is the deadline?
Proposals are due June 16, 2026 at 3 p.m. PT. A Notice of Intent is encouraged by June 9, 2026.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Attend the informational webinar on June 2, 2026 to understand EDD expectations and ask questions directly. Pre-registration is required.
- Submit a Notice of Intent by June 9 to signal your interest and ensure you're on the EDD's radar before the full proposal deadline.
- Clearly detail your plan for reaching California farmworkers through Spanish-language radio and how social media will amplify the content.
- Include letters of support from farmworker organizations, labor groups, or businesses that will help distribute or promote your radio shows.
- Even though cost sharing isn't required, document any leveraged resources (in-kind contributions, partner funding, volunteer time) to demonstrate strong project support.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating production capacity: Planning a 24-episode series without realistic budget breakdown for studio time, talent, and editing. Weak outreach strategy: Failing to explain how Spanish-speaking farmworkers will actually discover and tune into the radio programs. Ignoring social media plan: Submitting vague ideas about "social media" without concrete platforms, posting frequency, or audience metrics.
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