California Climate Investments

With over 590,000 projects and $12.8 billion implemented to date, California Climate Investments programs are not only contributing to the near-term climate objectives but also providing critical environmental and economic benefits to Californians. These successes wouldn’t be possible without the leadership of our grantees and administering agencies. From the California Climate Investments team, we thank you for helping to create a future that is not only carbon-neutral but also more equitable, resilient, and sustainable for all Californians. Thank you for following along as we shared out about project achievements from the #CAClimateInvestments 2025 Annual Report 👉 bit.ly/CCIAnnualRepor…

📢💵 BIG NEWS! Notices of Funding Availability Released: $153.4 Million Available Between Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) and Community Resilience Centers (CRC)!  Plus: The application period for Round 6 of TCC is now open! CRC’s will be opening soon.  Approximately $98.4 million in funding is available for Round 6 of the TCC Program to empower California’s most disadvantaged communities to choose their own strategies that achieve major environmental, health and economic benefits while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. TCC Round 6 will fund three grant types: Implementation, Project Development, and Planning Grants.     Approximately $55 million is available for Round 2 of the CRC Program to fund the planning, construction, and retrofit of community resilience centers to advance local communities’ long-term capacity to respond to and recover from climate emergencies. CRC Round 2 will have two grant types, Implementation and Planning Grants. CRC Round 2 applications will open soon!  📝Learn more through the web announcement: sgc.ca.gov/newsroom/news/…

El Fondo de Pre-Desarrollo de Vivienda Tribal ofrece subvenciones a Tribus Nativas Americanas de California para impulsar proyectos de vivienda asequible. Hay $20 millones disponibles, con hasta $3 millones por proyecto. Más información: 🏠 bit.ly/TribalHousingP…

The Tribal Housing Pre-Development Fund offers grants to California Native American Tribes for affordable housing project development. $20 million total is available. Learn more about the grants and how to apply for funding. 🏠 bit.ly/TribalHousingP…

Ahead of tomorrow’s board meeting, CARB Chair @lsanchez020 joined KCRA’s @ZavalaA to discuss proposed updates to CA’s #CapAndInvest Program. Major outcomes: ⚡ $10B in electricity bill relief 💵 $8B for climate investments 🌎 Expanded incentives to cut pollution and support jobs

Join us tomorrow @ #DTSC’s virtual Environmental Justice Advisory Council meeting!🌎 📣Community voices are encouraged to share insights & recommendations to advance #EnvironmentalJustice in #California with us. 🗓️ Wed, May 27, 5–7pm 🔗 dtsc.ca.gov/environmental-… @CAClimateInvest

🎉  From a vacant lot to 136 affordable homes in East Palo Alto!   🏘️ With the help of nearly $20 million in funding from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program, the community celebrated the grand opening of Colibri Commons, which was co-developed by @MidPenHousing and @epacando1. The complex brings much-needed affordable housing to the community - and its’s near public transportation, local schools, and daily destinations that are essential for daily living. “Congratulations to the new residents of Colibri Commons and a big thank you to our partners who are leading the efforts to strengthen resilience in your region,” said Erin Curtis, Executive Director of the California Strategic Growth Council.   The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC), administered by the California Strategic Growth Council and implemented by the @California_HCD, funds affordable housing and transportation projects close to jobs, schools, and other daily destinations to help California meet both its climate and equity goals. The program is part of @CAClimateInvest! → Read the press release: bit.ly/ahscprojects05… → Learn more about AHSC: sgc.ca.gov/grant-programs… (Images courtesy of MidPen Housing)   #AffordableHousing #CaliforniaForAll #SustainableCommunities #TransitOrientedDevelopment

#CapandInvest funding in action!

The Tribal Capacity Building Program helps California Tribes build capacity for climate and housing projects. Learn more about the project and how to apply: bit.ly/TribalCapacity…

ZEV TruckStop has a new look ⚡ Explore incentives, available zero-emission trucks, plus charging and fueling options all in one place. Visit: bit.ly/3OASAWq

(2/2) ¡No pierda su oportunidad de financiamiento CRISP! Este taller opcional es su chance para hacer preguntas y presentar la propuesta más sólida posible. Conozca más sobre el programa: bit.ly/CCICRISP

(1/2)📢 La Comisión de Energía de CA organiza un taller virtual de pre-solicitud para el Programa CRISP — ¡$11M disponibles para proyectos de captura directa de carbono! Solo 2–4 proyectos serán financiados. ¡Regístrese aquí: bit.ly/CRISPWorkshop

(2/2) Don't miss your chance at competitive CRISP funding. This optional workshop is your opportunity to ask questions & put forward your strongest proposal. Learn more about the program: bit.ly/CCICRISP

(1/2) 📢 @CalEnergy is hosting a virtual pre-application workshop for the Carbon Removal Innovation Support Program (CRISP) — $11M available for direct air capture projects! Only 2–4 will be funded, so come prepared. Register here: bit.ly/CRISPWorkshop

🎉 ICYMI: Celebrating the grand opening of the Santa Monica and Vermont Apartments in East Hollywood! 👏 The project provides 187 much-needed affordable homes within walking distance to community resources. Half of the units are dedicated to formerly unhoused people, and the complex has on-site wraparound social services to help buoy residents as they rebuild their lives. The California Strategic Growth Council’s Vice Chair, Frank C. Cárdenas, recently joined the Los Angeles community - including key partners Little Tokyo Service Center and La Metro - in marking this major milestone. The state contributed $51.2 million, including through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC), to help bring the project to fruition. The state's AHSC Program, administered by the California Strategic Growth Council and implemented by the California Department of Housing & Community Development, funds affordable housing and transportation projects close to jobs, schools, and other daily destinations to help California meet both its climate and equity goals. The program is part of @CAClimateInvest! Read more in the press release: lnkd.in/gkRbXEXh #AffordableHousing #ClimateResiliency #SustainableCommunities #CaliforniaForAll ALT-Text for Accessibility: Title Affordable Housing in East Hollywood. Text Celebrating 187 New State-Funded Affordable Homes. Text Los Angeles, California. Video of a person speaking, angles of a housing unit, and people cutting a ribbon. Three decorative logos.

🎉 Celebrating milestones for three affordable housing projects in the Bay Area, including one grand opening!   🏘️ With the help of $161 million in state funding, three Bay Area communities - Redwood City, Union City and Oakland - will benefit from 337 affordable homes. These housing projects will have access to public transportation, local schools, and daily destinations that are essential for daily living. 🌱 “California is prioritizing the development of much-needed housing while keeping our climate goals front and center,” said Samuel Assefa, Director of LCI and Chair of SGC.   The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC), administered by the California Strategic Growth Council and implemented by the @California_HCD, funds affordable housing and transportation projects close to jobs, schools, and other daily destinations to help California meet both its climate and equity goals. It’s part of @CAClimateInvest! → Read the press release: bit.ly/bayarea_ahsc → Learn more about AHSC: sgc.ca.gov/grant-programs…   #AffordableHousing #CaliforniaForAll #SustainableCommunities #TransitOrientedDevelopment

Join us for #DTSC’s Environmental Justice Advisory Council meeting!🌎 📣 Community voices are encouraged to share insights & recommendations to advance #EnvironmentalJustice in #California with us (virtually). 🗓️ Wed, May 27, 5–7pm 🔗 dtsc.ca.gov/environmental-… @CAClimateInvest

Funding is available for SB1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program. Funds support coastal communities with projects building resilience to sea level rise. Local & regional governments and federally recognized Tribes may apply. bit.ly/SeaLevelRiseAd…

💧 ¡Fondos disponibles! El Programa de Subvenciones SB 1 apoya a comunidades costeras frente al aumento del nivel del mar. Pueden aplicar gobiernos locales, regionales y Tribus federales. ⏰Fecha límite: 26 de junio de 2026. ¡Solicita ahora! bit.ly/SeaLevelRiseAd…

Happy #BikeToWorkDay!🚲 At CARB, our mission is rooted in protecting public health & improving air quality for all Californians. Choosing to bike instead of drive helps cut pollution, reduce emissions & support healthier communities across CA. Get outside & ride this weekend!🌎☀️

Hay fondos disponibles para el programa de Ecologización Urbana de @CalNatResources. Las agencias públicas, las organizaciones sin fines de lucro, las tribus de California y las empresas de servicios públicos son elegibles para presentar su solicitud. 🌳 bit.ly/urbangreeningp…