Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Grant (FY 25-26)
🏛 Strategic Growth Council (California)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for regional wildfire prevention and forest health projects in California, specifically in areas governed by Section 91520 of the Public Resources Code. Eligible applicants include local agencies, nonprofit conservation organizations, and public entities working on wildfire risk reduction. Projects must improve local fire prevention capacity, enhance forest health and resilience, or reduce wildfire spread from wildlands into populated areas. Geographic focus is on regions managed or impacted by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy.
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Program description
The Transformative Climate Communities Program (TCC), 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. The Project Development Grants support disadvantaged communities by funding pre-development and basic infrastructure activities that advance the communities’ climate and community resilience goals and prepare them for future funding opportunities aligned with the TCC Program Objectives. Project Development Grants should respond to previous community planning efforts that identified priority projects and need additional project development and basic infrastructure support funding to get ready for future resilience funding. SGC developed this pilot grant type in Round 5 TCC in response to the expressed support gap between Planning and Implementation Grant funding and to meet communities where they are in their climate resilience efforts, and will continue it into Round 6. Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities (DUCs), Tribal Communities, Planning Grant Grantees, and Previous Implementation Grant Applicants will be prioritized for Project Development Grants, with DUCs given the most priority. TCC Implementation Grants and Planning Grants support holistic neighborhood proposals and planning activities, respectively, to advance community-led goals and projects. Please see separate Grants Portal entries for information on Planning Grants and Implementation Grants. A wide variety of activities and costs can be funded through the grant. Please see the Round 6 Guidelines for a list of example eligible activities. Multiple Co-Applicants are required. A diverse range of community, business and local government stakeholders must form a Collaborative Governance Structure to develop a shared vision of transformation for their community. Applicants must include community engagement activities and address climate resilience through the proposal. Applicants may also address other transformative elements such as displacement avoidance and workforce development, if applicable. 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
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Statement
- Letters of Support from local agencies or partners
- Wildfire risk assessment or baseline data
- Project timeline and milestones
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 | — | — | — |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Local agencies, public entities, and nonprofit organizations working on regional wildfire prevention and forest health projects. Applicants must align with Public Resources Code Section 91520.
What types of projects are eligible?
Projects that improve local fire prevention capacity, enhance forest health and resilience, or reduce wildfire risk spreading into populated areas. Wildland-urban interface mitigation is a priority.
Is there a matching requirement?
No, cost sharing is not required for this grant.
When is the deadline?
This is a rolling grant with no specified application deadline. Check with the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for specific submission windows.
What is the project timeline?
Funds are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028, with liquidation allowed until June 30, 2031.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your narrative on fire prevention capacity and forest resilience outcomes. Use local data on wildfire risk.
- Align your project with the Public Resources Code Section 91520 framework for stronger fit.
- Demonstrate how your project protects populated areas from wildfire spread.
- Partner with local fire departments, forest managers, or conservation agencies to strengthen credibility.
- Request a pre-application consultation with the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy to clarify priorities.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals lacking clear connection to Public Resources Code Section 91520. Projects focused solely on response rather than prevention and resilience. Insufficient data on wildfire risk, local fire prevention capacity gaps, or forest health baselines.
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