Programs for Tribal Governments

Tribal governments can receive funds to reduce climate pollution through clean transportation, agricultural equipment, clean air initiatives, land conservation projects, and more. Learn about open funding opportunities, resources to help you learn more about California Climate Investments and how to apply for funds, and read stories of funded projects led by tribal governments.

Open Funding Opportunities

Resources for Tribal Governments

Investments in Action

Funding Opportunities for Tribal Governments

The programs listed below have funding available now or will offer funding in the near future. You can save or print the list of programs with funding available now using the buttons below.

Open Funding Fact Sheet Hoja Informativa — Financiamiento Disponible

We encourage you to also view all programs available to tribal governments, including both open and closed programs. Learning about programs early can help with planning for future funding rounds.

All Programs Fact Sheet Hoja Informativa — Todos los Programas

All Programs

Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program

Funds conservation and management of natural and working lands and technical assistance for land managers.

Ocean and Coastal Resilience Projects

Funds project that advance ocean and coastal resilience and adaptation, consistent with the 2020-2025 Ocean Protection Council Strategic Plan.

Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program

Funds planning and implementation projects that reduce the impacts of extreme heat and increase community resilience.

California Climate Action Corps

Funds placement of full-time service members with public agency, nonprofit, tribal, and educational institution partners to support community engagement efforts.

Drinking Water and Wastewater Program

Technical assistance for small, disadvantaged communities to address drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, or groundwater needs.

SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program

Grants that support the development of sea level rise adaptation plans and projects to build resilience with a dedicated funding pathway for Tribes to assess and plan for impacts on cultural resources.

California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP)

Financial incentives for planning, purchase, and installation of publicly available charging equipment.

Climate Ready Program: Nature Based Sea Level Rise Adaptation Projects

Funds nature-based projects to increase community resilience to sea level rise.

Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program

Grants for land use planning, capacity building, and land acquisition projects that protect agricultural land from conversion to non-agricultural uses.

Community Assistance for Climate Equity Program

Grant application assistance and implementation support for Tribal, disadvantaged, and low-income communities applying for or carrying out climate mitigation, adaptation, or resilience projects.

Clean Truck and Bus Vouchers (HVIP)

Vouchers for clean truck and bus fleet purchases for public transit and innovative small e-fleets.

Community Air Protection Incentives

Grants that support mobile source air pollution reduction measures for communities identified through the AB 617 Community Emissions Reduction Programs.

California Forest Improvement Program

Funds development of a Forest Management Plan and Registered Professional Forester supervision of reforestation, stand improvement, conservation, and habitat improvement activities.

Prescribed Fire Liability Fund Pilot Program

Funds coverage of losses resulting from a prescribed or cultural burn that escaped control.

Wood products and Bioenergy Business and Workforce Development

Grants that support wood product and bioenergy projects and workforce development in the forestry sector.

Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund

Funds water system consolidation, operation and maintenance costs, and planning activities for small water systems.

Resources for Tribal Governments

NEW: The California Environmental Protection Agency has included federally recognized Tribes in its recent designation of disadvantaged communities.

For the purposes of this designation, a Tribe may establish that a particular area of land is under its control even if not represented as such on CalEPA’s disadvantaged communities map and therefore should be considered a disadvantaged community by requesting a consultation with the CalEPA Deputy Secretary for Environmental Justice, Tribal Affairs and Border Relations at TribalAffairs@calepa.ca.gov.

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Resource Portal

California Air Resources Board

Collection of resources for California Climate Investments administering agencies, prospective applicants, grantees, and public audiences.

Funding and Public Participation Calendar

California Air Resources Board

Calendar containing upcoming California Climate Investments funding timelines, public participation opportunities such as workshops, public comment periods, listening sessions, and more.

Funding Workbook for all California Tribes

California Air Resources Board

An interactive resource that guides Tribes through narrowing down which California Climate Investments funding opportunities might be a good fit based on your Tribe’s needs and priorities.

Community Connections

California Air Resources Board

Community Connections is a tool to help organizations and agencies find partners interested in California Climate Investments. Partnerships ensure that project proposals reflect the perspectives needed to build resilient communities and implement meaningful investment.

Racial Equity Resource Hub

California Strategic Growth Council

The Hub is designed to enable practitioners, policymakers, and communities at any point in their racial equity journey to increase access and understanding to relevant resources and best practices.

Clean Transportation Incentives: Projects in Action

California Air Resources Board

California Climate Investments light duty, heavy duty, and clean mobility project snapshots and lessons learned.

Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Guidance

California Air Resources Board

Example guidance from the Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) where applicants are encouraged to consider how projects can increase adaptability and build resilience to the specific impacts of climate change on the STEP Community over each project’s lifetime.

Ecosystem Service Benefits of Projects Funded by California Climate Investments

Industrial Economics, Inc.

An analysis and evaluation of ecosystem service benefits California Climate Investments projects provide by funding nature-based climate solutions. The resulting report explores how carbon mitigation projects can generate ecological and environmental improvements that enhance the health, wealth, and well-being of California residents.