2026-27 Student Trauma Notification (TN) Program
🏛 Governor's Office of Emergency Services (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Jul 10, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for California community organizations preparing climate resilience projects in disadvantaged areas. Applicants must be local government agencies, tribal nations, tribal organizations, or nonprofits serving low-income and disadvantaged communities. Tribal applicants and those in disadvantaged unincorporated areas receive priority. At least one co-applicant is required. Planning activities must address community priorities and directly benefit the target community.
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Program description
Applicants must be a California School District or County Office of Education.For an organization to be able to submit a proposal and/or eligible to compete for funding (i.e. read and rated) they must meet the following requirements: • Have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM). Applicants who do not currently have a UEI will need to register at SAM.gov to obtain one. Applicants without an UEI will be unable to submit a proposal in GCS. Staff Note: remove if there are no federal funds supporting the Program. • Not have an exclusion record within SAM.gov. An exclusion record within SAM.gov indicates that a contractor (agency) is listed in the federal government-wide system for debarment and suspension. An agency that is debarred or suspended is excluded from activities involving federal financial and nonfinancial assistance and benefits. Check SAM status. Applicants with an exclusion record will be unable to submit a proposal in GCS. Staff Note: remove if there are no federal funds supporting the Program. • Be registered with the California Department of Justice’s Registry of Charitable Trusts with a “current,” “exempt,” or “pending” status (applies to non-profit organizations only. Check non-profit status. Staff Note: delete this bullet point if all eligible Applicants are governmental organizations. • Have a current registration on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search website (e.g., must not be on the Auto-Revocation List). If an Applicant is on the Auto-Revocation List, they must provide documentation that substantiates they have been registered. Check IRS Status. Staff Note: delete this bull if all eligible Applicants are governmental organizations. • Upload the written Proof of Authority by the governing body (e.g., County Board of Supervisors, City Council, or Governing Board) granting authority to the Authorized Agent to enter the Subrecipient into a specific Grant Subaward(s) with Cal OES. Please Note: proposals that do not meet the above requirements will be disqualified (i.e., ineligible) and will not be read or rated.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Co-applicant letters or MOUs demonstrating partnership
- Community engagement plan and documentation
- Project description and planning work scope
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Evidence of serving disadvantaged/low-income communities
Program contact
- 📧 Daniel.Sanchez@caloes.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-364-4615
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
Local government agencies, tribal nations, nonprofits, and other community organizations in California. At least one co-applicant is required. Tribal communities and disadvantaged unincorporated areas are prioritized.
What is the deadline and can I request technical assistance?
Deadline is September 30, 2026. Request technical assistance by July 31, 2026 through the TA Application Request Form.
What planning activities are eligible?
Community engagement, policy updates, climate action planning, partnership building, feasibility studies, and developing governance structures. Activities must prepare communities for future implementation grants.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, cost-sharing is not required for this planning grant.
How much funding can I receive?
Awards are up to $300,000 to support planning activities that prepare communities for implementation projects.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Prioritize developing a Collaborative Governance Structure; this is strongly encouraged for applicants planning future implementation grants.
- Include at least one strong co-applicant; the application explicitly requires co-applicants.
- If you're a tribal applicant or serve a disadvantaged unincorporated community, request technical assistance by July 31, 2026.
- Design planning activities that directly benefit your community and address local priorities identified through engagement.
- Show how your planning activities prepare for and align with future TCC Implementation Grants or similar programs.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Many applicants propose planning work that doesn't clearly support future implementation projects. Weak co-applicant partnerships reduce competitiveness. Insufficient community engagement and input in the planning process weakens applications.
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