Technical Assistance Grants (TAG)

California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)

What does it fund?

As a part of the Cleanup in Vulnerable Communities Initiative (CVCI), the Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) Program offers grant funding to California community organizations to engage with the cleanup process for contaminated properties in their communities.

TAG provides awards ranging from $40,000 to $150,000 to eligible communities to hire independent Technical Advisors with the goal to effectively communicate technical information to communities so they can become more involved with and informed about Response Actions at cleanup sites. Response actions include activities performed to address a release or potential release of contamination at a property under DTSC oversight.

Who is eligible for funds?

Community groups or organization that are a qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit (or have a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fiscal sponsor), and Tribes are eligible.

Community groups or organization that are a qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit (or have a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fiscal sponsor), and Tribes are eligible.

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?

90% of funds will be spent on site investigation and cleanup projects in low-income and disadvantaged communities to reduce the number of neighboring contaminated sites that pose a substantial public health risk and prevent infill redevelopment of brownfield sites that may help rebuild impacted communities.

How do I access funds?

Apply through a statewide competitive process. Future rounds of award funding will be announced on the TAG website.

Funding timeline

There are no additional funds currently available. Please visit the DTSC Cleanup in Vulnerable Communities Initiative and Technical Assistance Grant websites for updates on upcoming funding opportunities.

Cumulative Statistics

This is a new program and has not yet implemented any GGRF funds.