Welcome to California Climate Investments!
We’re excited that you’re here! This welcome page provides you with some initial background information and helpful resources for new California Climate Investments programs receiving money from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
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 helps build a more equitable and sustainable future.
Getting Started
As a part of California Climate Investments, there are certain requirements your agency must adhere to as you design, implement, and evaluate your program. Our requirements and processes support transparency and consistency throughout all programs. The branding and program support resources below provide
Branding
The Media Guidelines outlines branding requirements for all communications. Our media guidance creates consistent branding across all programs to uplift the diverse portfolio of community benefits provided through California Climate Investments.
Program Support
The Roadmap provides a walkthrough of all the steps and processes to adhere to California Climate Investments requirements. The roadmap guides you through coordinating with CARB, developing your program in line with our requirements, reporting data about funded projects, and evaluating your program. In each step, this resource provides checklists and supplemental guidance to support you at every level of development and implementation.
Connect
Every California Climate Investments program has a designated California Air Resources Board staff member that serves as your program contact and guide throughout all stages of your program. If they have not already, this person will reach out to schedule a kick-off meeting to help you get started and answer your questions.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to us at ggrfprogram@arb.ca.gov.