Community Resilience Centers Round 2 PLANNING Grant (FY 26-27)

The Community Resilience Centers (CRC) Program is providing funding for the planning and construction or retrofits of community-serving facilities that provide shelter and resources to mitigate the public health impacts of extreme heat and other emergency situations exacerbated by climate change. The program aims to support community resilience and provide year-round community programs and services. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments. The program requires a minimum of one partner in addition to the lead applicant, and applicants must submit a letter of commitment describing their roles, responsibilities, and commitment to supporting the completion of the grant project. The program also offers application technical assistance during the application period. Key aspects of the program include: • Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations, public agencies, tribal governments • Eligible geographies: California • Funding source: California's Climate Bond (Proposition 4) • Funding method: Advances and reimbursements • Estimated amount per award: $100,000 - $500,000 • Total estimated available funding: $3,000,000 • Expected number of awards: Dependent • Period of performance: 2 years • Letter of intent required: No • Requires matched funding: No