Each year, hundreds of Californians work to improve the health and wellbeing of their communities by spearheading California Climate Investments projects, which are designed to support a more sustainable, more resilient future. Learn what these projects have accomplished in the Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura.
Cumulative Investments in Southern California
As of October 31, 2025
$5.3 billion total implemented funds
34% of statewide California Climate Investments funding
254,082 projects
$4.3 billion benefiting priority populations
80% of funds benefiting priority populations
21,726,771 MTCO2e estimated GHG emissions reductions
27,361 tons estimated criteria air pollutant reductions
2025 Achievements
Reporting period: Dec 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2025
$979 million in newly implemented funds
3,520 new projects
What does this mean for you?
Here is some of what our 2025 grantees are bringing to the region:
Over 216 million kWh of renewable energy generation
More than 7,000 urban trees planted
More than 447 million gallons of water savings
Southern California Climate Investments in Action
Sustainability is in Style
Circular Fashion LA offers clothing repair, alteration, and dying services for affordable prices, encouraging Los Angeles residents to hold on to old clothing instead of sending it to the landfill
After receiving a $90,000 grant from the California Air Resources Board’s Innovative Small E-Fleet Pilot Project, Circular Fashion LA was able to purchase a zero-emission truck for its mobile lab
Now Circular Fashion LA can travel around the city and offer services to people where they are, while teaching the community the value in extending the life of their clothing
Malibu Wildfire Risk Assessment Training
The City of Malibu used Wildfire Prevention Grants funding to host two National Fire Protection Association classes for 100 participants
Classes focused on identifying areas on and around the home that could ignite if struck by an ember from a nearby fire
In the year following the classes, the Palisades Fire blazed through the area. In the aftermath, the City discovered that a large portion of the homes that implemented the mitigation measures recommended by the course survived undamaged.
Discover more projects in your region
Read Southern California project profiles
Interested in bringing more projects to Southern California?
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Who is eligible?
A number of implemented California Climate Investments projects span multiple geographic boundaries (e.g., a transit bus line or large forestry project crossing county lines). While most projects can be tied to one project address, where it is not feasible to associate a project with a single region, district, or county, the same project data is included in each area that benefits from the investment. This method of attribution tends to increase the implemented project totals reported here. See the Project List for a more detailed explanation of the methodology the California Air Resources Board uses to evaluate projects that cross geographic boundaries.
About Us
California Climate Investments uses billions of Cap-and-Invest dollars to fund projects that reduce harmful emissions, protect public health, strengthen local economies, and support natural environments. With a strong focus on communities most impacted by pollution and limited access to resources, California Climate Investments help build a more equitable and sustainable future - particularly in disadvantaged and low-income communities.
Contact Us
1-800-757-2907 | info@caclimateinvestments.ca.gov | @CAClimateInvest