On March 12th, 2018, community members, advocates, technical assistance providers, outreach partners, local governments, and state agencies gathered in Riverside to discuss how California Climate Investments can fund impactful projects that meet community needs. The day was a joint effort organized and made possible by the state agencies administering funding, community organizations, and local partners working together towards a common goal.
The event included a series of inspirational speakers and panels to share what California Climate Investments have accomplished so far, and where we are hoping to go. See the agenda and speakers.
Interactive discussion sessions focused on:
Statewide outreach
Meeting community needs
Building local partnerships
Technical assistance
Major themes that emerged included:
The need to create trust and partnerships among agencies, applicants, and community organizations
The desire to include youth and local workforce development in projects
Making participation meaningful and accessible to members of the community
The need for technical assistance for priority populations; we understand how important it is for the investments to meet community needs
Download the Best Practices for Community Engagement and Building Successful Projects
The Best Practices for Community Engagement and Building Successful Projects document was generated from conversations that took place during the Community Leadership Summit and it incorporates some additional best practices and lessons learned throughout the implementation of California Climate Investments programs and projects.
