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6/10/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesOtherWhat is the funding source for the SGC CRC grant?Round 2 of the Community Resilience Centers (CRC) Program will be funded through the Climate Bond (Proposition 4).
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6/11/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesOtherCan you present on zoom for my climate collaborative? Unfortunately, our team cannot accommodate presentation requests during the application period. CRC Staff will be hosting Office Hours thoughout the summer for potential applicants to attend and ask questions. You can find the dates, times, and Zoom registration link on SGC's CRC website.
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6/12/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesCollaborative Governance Structure and PartnershipsDoes the SGC offer a formal or informal partner-matching mechanism, networking directory, or regional workshop where we can connect with eligible Lead Applicants who are already forming coalitions? Or is it entirely incumbent upon organizations like ours to source and secure a Lead Applicant independently before applying?Unfortunately, we cannot assist in matching Partners with a Lead Applicant. We recommend signing up for our newsletter email list to learn of webinars and events where potential partners could be in attendance.
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6/13/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityRecommended next steps for determining eligibility and applying?For determining your eligibility, we recommend reviewing our Round 2 Final Guidelines, our CRC_R2_Applicant Prep Guide and our pre-recorded webinar on YouTube providing a high-level overview of our program. Our application for all grant types opens on July 2, 2026.
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6/14/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesSubmittable PlatformI am unable to find the online application on Submittable for CRC's Round 2 Implementation grant. Would you be able to assist me with this? The CRC Round 2 application will open on July 2, 2026. On July 2, the link to the Submittable online application platform will be made avialable on the CRC Round 2 webpage.
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6/23/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesOtherWould a facility with controlled public access for safety purposes still be considered "publicly available" under the CRC Program, provided that community members can access services and programming during operating hours and during emergency activations?The CRC Round 2 Guidelines define "publicly available, year-round" in Appendix A: Terms and Definitions. "CRCs are required to be publicly available and offer year-round programs and services. This will vary based on local context. Publicly available means the CRC invites or serves the community on equal terms. CRCs activated during an emergency or climate event must ensure access to the public. Year-round offerings are the ongoing, regularly occurring (daily, weekly, monthly) services and amenities that the CRC provides to strengthen community health, well-being, social cohesion, and resilience during normal, non-emergency periods. "

A CRC may have security protocols, and health clinics have been funded as CRCs. However, a member-only facility would not generally be considered open to the public. While an individual may need to sign up or register for a particular program, the CRC should be open and accessible to people without needing special permission from the organization.
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6/24/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityTo apply for the CA Strategic Growth Council grant programs, guidelines state eligible applicants listed on the California Tribal Heritage Commission contact list. Is this a requirement or just another eligibility component?See Section 3.1 Eligible Applicants in the CRC Round 2 Guidelines for a complete list of eligible Applicants. This includes California Native American Tribes, Tribally-owned nonprofits, IRC 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, public agency, local agency, special district, joint powers authority, public utility, local publicly owned utility, and mutual water company. Specifically, "California Native American Tribe" is defined in Appendix A: Terms and Definitions to mean a federally recognized Native American Tribe or a non-federally recognized Native American Tribe listed on the California Tribal Consultation List maintained by the Native American Heritage Commission.
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6/24/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityCan you please clarify if following entities are eligible to apply for Round 2 of the CRC Program? Do California State University’s qualify as a Public Agencies?
Public institution of higher education (as a hypothetical: UCLA)
Private institution of higher education (as a hypothetical: Stanford University)		The California State University, University of California, and community college systems are elgible as public agencies. Private, nonprofit universities (such as Stanford) are eligible as nonprofit organizations. For-profit universities are ineligible.
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6/24/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesProject Area or Planning AreaThe question is: Would it be possible for 2 adjacent sites - owned by 2 different nonprofit entities - to be considered the main CRC facility? A related question is: Could both of those 2 adjacent sites, when considered together, satisfy the required features and functions required of the main CRC facility?Applications may include more than one CRC Facility. Generally, each CRC Facility must have all required features and must demonstrate a plan for meeting all required functions either at the Facility itself or off-site (see p.44 of the Guidelines). Applications may demonstrate satisfaction of required the Program's required CRC Facility functions across both sites, given the sites together satisfy all required functions. Both sites must submit documentation for Site Control and Readiness, and would be subject to the 15-year use requirement.
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6/24/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesOtherDoes the program limit the number of awards within a given geographic area (e.g., by county, region, or proximity to a previously funded project)?
Is there a preference or disadvantage for applicants in communities that have already benefited from a CRC-funded project nearby?		See Section 8.4 Funding Priorities and Priority Points in the CRC Round 2 Guidelines. SGC will consider geographic diversity during final award selection. For Planning Grants: SGC aims to make one eligible Planning Grant Award in each Cal OES Fire and Mutual Aid Region. For Implementation Grants: SGC will consider geographic diversity in final award decisions and will prioritize Implementation Grants whose Project Areas do not overlap with Round 1 CRC Implementation Grantees’ Project Areas. Final award selections will aim to reflect broad regional distribution based on the competitiveness and elgibility of applications. That said, SGC aims to build on work funded by SGC or the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) may be eligible for Priority Points. These points support communities through the project pipeline and prioritize applicants advancing SGC- or LCI-funded planning and project development work. See p.83 in Section 8.4 to understand priority point distribution for previous SGC and LCI Grantees.
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6/24/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesOtherAre there any equity or prioritization criteria that would apply to our community context, which is a disadvantaged community under CalEnviroScreen 4.0?See Section 8.4 (beginning p.81) of the Guidelines for information on Priority Points.
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6/24/20266/29/2026Implementation Grants Site Control and ReadinessOur organization operates from a leased facility under a long-term lease agreement. For Implementation Grants, are nonprofit tenants eligible applicants, and what forms of site control are acceptable to satisfy the CRC Facility requirements and long-term use commitment? For example, are lease extension options or landlord agreements considered acceptable forms of demonstrating long-term site control?Lead Applicants that want to establish facilities or expand existing facilities on property not owned by the applicants must provide one of the documents described in Appendix F: Site Control in the CRC Round 2 Guidelines. At application, Implementation Grant Applicants must demonstrate that they can meet Site Control requirements during the Pre-Development (first year) of the grant term. See Section 7.6 for additional information about what level of documentation is required at each phase of the grant.
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6/24/20266/29/2026Implementation Grants EligibilityExisting Community Facilities:
The guidelines indicate that community centers and nonprofit facilities providing essential services may serve as CRC facilities. Can an existing community center be retrofitted to become a CRC, or is the program primarily intended for facilities that are specifically designed and operated as emergency response sites?		Yes, retrofit of existing facilities to meet CRC Facility Requirements is considered capital improvement, which is egligible under the Implementation Grant. See Section 3.4 Eligible Facility Types and Section 5.4 Implementation Grant Requirements.
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6/24/20266/29/2026Implementation Grants Implementation Grants Commercial Kitchens:
The guidelines reference commercial kitchens as potential facility types. Are commercial kitchen improvements eligible when they support resilience functions such as emergency food preparation, food distribution, and community support during climate-related emergencies?
Resilience Infrastructure:
For facilities seeking to provide cooling, clean-air refuge, communications, and emergency services during power outages, are resilience infrastructure investments such as solar, battery backup, emergency power systems, HVAC upgrades, and communications equipment generally eligible implementation activities?		Both commercial kitchen upgrades to support required CRC functions and infrastructure investments (such as solar, battery backup, emergency power systems, HVAC upgrades, and communications equipment) are generally eligible under the CRC Implementation Grant. See section 5 Implementation Grants of the CRC Round 2 Guidelines, which outlines eligible activities, Implementation Grant Strategies, and Implementation Grant Requirements.
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6/24/20266/29/2026Implementation Grants Implementation Grants Construction Readiness:
The email notes that Implementation Grant applicants should expect the site to be ready to begin construction within one year of award. Could you clarify what level of readiness is expected at the time of application? For example, would projects that have completed feasibility work and are advancing design and fundraising generally be considered capable of meeting this requirement, assuming construction could begin within the first year of the grant term?		Review Section 7.6 Site Control and Readiness in the CRC Round 2 Guidelines for details on Application Requirements for Implementation Grant Applicants. You can refer to Appendix D: Program Requirements for a summary of all Program Requirmeents, including Application Requirements for Implementation Grants.
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6/24/20266/29/2026Implementation Grants Implementation Grants If our organization is located in the same geographic area or jurisdiction as a previously funded CRC Implementation Grantee (Round 1), are we still eligible to apply for a Round 2 grant? And if so, how much weight does geographic overlap carry in scoring — given the guidelines mention SGC will prioritize Project Areas that don't overlap with existing Round 1 Implementation Grantees?You are still eligible to apply. SGC will evaluate applications holistically based on the criteria outlined in Section 8 (See 8.4-6 in particular). You should consider your project area's need and scope and how it overlaps and/or is distinct from the Round 1 funded work. From P. 23 of the CRC Round 2 Guidelines:

"Organizations from the same jurisdiction as an existing CRC Implementation Grant are eligible to apply. Although past grantees may be eligible as described above, SGC will consider geographic diversityin final award decisions and will prioritize Implementation Grants whose Project Areas do not overlap with Round 1 CRC Implementation Grantees’ Project Areas."
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6/24/20266/29/2026Planning GrantsPlanning GrantsWe are interested in applying for a CRC Planning Grant. However, an organization that received a Round 1 PG is targeting a portion of the area where we are physically located for developing services. Will this impact our submission?Generally you are eligible. You must demonstrate a distinct scope and need. Generally eligible applicants include: Organizations that received a CRC grant in an earlier round are eligible to apply again, Lead Grantees from Round 1 may apply as Lead Applicants or Partners to Round 2, if they demonstrate the capacity to administer both grants, Partners on Round 1 grants may apply as Lead Applicants or be included as Partners, and Organizations from the same jurisdiction as an existing CRC Implementation Grant
are eligible to apply.
Although past grantees may be eligible as described above, SGC will consider geographic diversity in final award decisions and will prioritize Implementation Grants whose Project Areas do not overlap with Round 1 CRC Implementation Grantees’ Project Areas.
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6/24/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityCan a fiscally sponsored organization apply as Lead Applicant, with the fiscal sponsor serving as the legal entity? And if so, what documentation is required to demonstrate the sponsored organization’s programmatic leadership?Each program has different requirements for management and financial capacity. Please review the guidelines of the program you are interested in to see how to meet the requirements. For CRC, we recommend the fiscal sponsor (if an eligible Lead applicant) apply as the Lead Applicant, and integrate the sponsored organization as a Partner. Partners can recieve funds through the Lead Applicant as part of the CRC Program, and the Partner's costs for key activities, tasks, and labor can be included in the proposed budget at application. We highly recommend clearly establishing the relationship between Lead Applicant and Partner(s) throughout the application, including in application sections on collaborative governance, letters of commitment, and throughout the workplan and budget. Given the other organization's substantial role in the project, it will be important for them to submit documentation aligned with the management capacity requirements in the application. See Section 7 of the Round 2 Guidelines, as well as Appendix D for a summary of program requirements.
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6/24/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityAre there capacity requirements for CRCs, or a capacity threshold that would make a project more competitive for the grant program?We do not have requirements or thresholds for the number of people served by a particular CRC.
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6/24/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesOtherWhat percentage of the CRC funding will be prioritized for disadvantaged communities?We do not have a specific set aside for disadvantaged communities, although we award priority points to disadvantaged communities. In our first round of funding, all communities qualified as disadvantaged.
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6/24/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesPlanning GrantsCRC - Both planning and implementation grants fund renovations? What is the difference?Planning grants do not fund rennovations. Planning grants do not fund any construction activities.
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6/24/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesPlanning GrantsFor the CRC Grant (Planning Grant specifically) - how much community engagement on what the CRC could look like year-round needs to be done prior to submitting the application? Or should information on how we are going to engage the community for that purpose be included in the application to be done during the grant period?The CRC Planning Grant application will ask questions both about previous community engagement and planned community engagement. Engagement is core to the objectives of the program and applicants should have experience with engagement. However, planning grants are for communities that are in the process of developing their CRC -- so they would not be expected to have as robust a history of engagement (compared to an Implementation Grant applicant). Furthermore, a Planning applicant may have a history of engagement but may not have done engagement around a future CRC, specifically.
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6/24/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityIf a site is owned by a tribe, but is not on tribal land, does it count as a priority?Tribal applicants are eligible for the CRC Tribal Funding Goal and are eligible for Priority Points. To be eligible for the Tribal Funding Goal, the Lead Applicant must be a California Native American Tribe or a Tribally-owned nonprofit. The top scoring Tribal applicant for Planning and Implementation will be awarded as part of CRC's Tribal funding goal, and all remaining Tribal applicants will compete with all other submitted applications. If the Lead Applicant is a Tribal applicant then they are also eligible for Priority Points. Furthermore, if the CRC Site in located in an under-resourced community as defined by the CRC program then it is elegible for Priority Points. See Section 8.4 for more details.
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6/24/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesSubmittable Platform2 CRC-related questions: (1) Will any of the templates be available before July 2nd, or can you provide any indication of length limits/content required for any of these: NarrativePartner letters of supportPartner collaborative governance worksheetsCommunity resilience planEmergency plan Budget (2) Are letters of support allowable with the application (e.g., from supportive entities outside of the project like the Mayor, a city council member, etc)? (2b) If yes, is there a cap on the number allowed, and is there a format required?All application materials will be available on July 2nd when the CRC application opens. Generally the letters we would solicit would be letters of commitment from partners with substantial roles in the project. For Implementation Grants, we do request information from a reference that can speak to the organization's capacity to carry out the work.
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6/24/20266/29/2026Planning GrantsPlanning GrantsIf a planning area spans a county, do all suggested sites need to be a priority area as defined by the tools, or would a majority of sites in priority areas qualify the project as a priority? This would be for a planning grant for a feasibility of sites in the county.For a Planning Grant, at least one proposed CRC Site needs to be located in an under-resourced community to be eligible for Priority Points. The CRC Program defines Under-resourced community: A community located within: An area identified as disadvantaged or severely disadvantaged using the Climate Bond Mapping Tool15; OR Census tracts identified as disadvantaged by the California Environmental Protection Agency via the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment’s CalEnviroScreen 4.0 tool (CA EPA 2021 update). Please see "under-resourced community" on p. 119 "Appendix A: Terms and Definitions" in the CRC Round 2 Guidelines.
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6/24/20266/29/2026Implementation Grants Implementation Grants In looking at the Round 1 awardees, most Implementation grant awardees got the full or close to the full $10M. If you all are prioritizing one Tribal project and one project in each of the 6 fire priority areas, and there’s $55M available, is it safe to assume that most of the funds will be going to projects that fit those criteria? We’re weighing out the value of applying if we don’t meet those particular criteria (a non tribal project, not in a fire prone site). Thanks!We anticipate awarding approximately 5 Implementation Grants and 10 Planning Grants. With our Tribal Funding Goal, we intend to award 1 PG and 1 IG each to a Tribal applicant. To meet our commitment to geographic diversity, we aim to award 1 planning grant to applicants in each of the six Cal OES regions. Please note that the state of CA is divided into 6 OES Fire & Mutual Aid Regions (this is not specifically a map of fire risk, it merely divides the state into regions and represents our commitment to funding projects throughout the entire state).
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6/24/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityHow does the program consider CRC’s geographic diversity goal across the two Planning / Implementation streams - when a county or neighborhood has already received an Implementation awards in a prior round. For example, if a new applicant applies for a CRC Planning grant, is it less desired with geograpnic diversity if their CRC site is within a county that received an Implementation Grant in a prior round?We intend to fund 1 Planning Grant per Cal OES Mutual Aid Region to address geographic diversity. We do have some language in the Guidelines Section 3 (on p. 23) about Past Grantees and eligibility. "Although past grantees may be eligible as described above, SGC will consider geographic diversity in final award decisions and will prioritize Implementation Grants whose Project Areas do not overlap with Round 1 CRC Implementation Grantees’ Project Areas." Generally grantees should demonstrate the unique scope and need of their work.
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6/24/20266/29/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityIs geographic diversity considered specifically for Round Two CRC applicants? If a nearby community received funds in Round One, is it worthwhile for us to apply in Round Two?We encourage all to apply. At this time it is difficult to know how many applicants we will receive and the different regions that applicants will be applying from.

For more information, see Section 8.4 Funding Priorities and Priority Points in the CRC Round 2 Guidelines. SGC will consider geographic diversity during final award selection. For Planning Grants: SGC aims to make one eligible Planning Grant Award in each Cal OES Fire and Mutual Aid Region. For Implementation Grants: SGC will consider geographic diversity in final award decisions and will prioritize Implementation Grants whose Project Areas do not overlap with Round 1 CRC Implementation Grantees’ Project Areas. Final award selections will aim to reflect broad regional distribution based on the competitiveness and elgibility of applications. That said, SGC aims to build on work funded by SGC or the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) may be eligible for Priority Points. These points support communities through the project pipeline and prioritize applicants advancing SGC- or LCI-funded planning and project development work. See p.83 in Section 8.4 to understand priority point distribution for previous SGC and LCI Grantees.
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6/24/20266/30/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityEach program has different requirements for what documentation is required for management and financial capacity at application. Please check out the program you are interested in to see if you can meet these capacity requirements. // There is no minimum time, however Lead Applicants will need to submit documents and answer questions related to both financial and management capacity. You can review application requirements for management and financial capacity on p. 64 and p. 65 of the CRC Round 2 Guidelines. There is no minimum time, however Lead Applicants will need to submit documents and answer questions related to both financial and management capacity. You can review application requirements for management and financial capacity on p. 64 and p. 65 of the CRC Round 2 Guidelines.
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6/24/20266/30/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityThe lead applicant must be a Tribe or tribally-owned nonprofit to be eligible for TCC's Tribal Funding Goal. // For CRC, to be eligible for the Tribal Funding Goal, the Lead Applicant must be a California Native American Tribe or a Tribally-owned nonprofit. The top scoring Tribal applicants will be awarded as part of CRC's Tribal funding goal, and all remaining Tribal applicants will compete with all other submitted applications. If the Lead Applicant is a Tribal applicant then they are eligible for Priority Points. If the CRC Site in loacted in an under-resourced community as defined by the CRC program then it is elegible for Priority Points.For CRC, to be eligible for the Tribal Funding Goal, the Lead Applicant must be a California Native American Tribe or a Tribally-owned nonprofit. The top scoring Tribal applicants will be awarded as part of CRC's Tribal funding goal, and all remaining Tribal applicants will compete with all other submitted applications. If the Lead Applicant is a Tribal applicant then they are eligible for Priority Points. If the CRC Site in loacted in an under-resourced community as defined by the CRC program then it is elegible for Priority Points.
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6/24/20266/30/2026Implementation GrantImplementation GrantCRC - Can nonprofit tenants be competitive applicants for Implementation Grants? What documentation would a nonprofit with a long-term lease need to demonstrate site control and long-term commitment to operating a Community Resilience Center?Yes! We recommend reading Appendix F - Site Control of the CRC Round 2 Guidelines (p. 141) https://sgc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026.04.29-CRC-Final-Round-2-Guidelines-REMEDIATED.pdf
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6/24/20266/30/2026Implementation GrantImplementation GrantCRC - Appendix F indicates that leasehold interests are an acceptable form of site control. For applicants with a 10-year lease, can renewal options and a landowner commitment letter be used to satisfy the program's 15-year long-term use requirement or would a 15 year lease be required?Generally yes; at application, applicants must demonstrate ability to have site control by the end of the Pre-Development Phase. We would recommend looking at some of the specifications in item #4 in Appendix F to help guide you as you draft a letter of commitment.
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6/24/20266/30/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityThere is no mention in either of the CRC or TCC guidelines regarding fiscally sponsored organizations being eligible to apply (with a 501c3 non profit as a sponsored organization). Shouls we assume such fiscally sponsored orgs are not eligible?In this case, we recommend the fiscal sponsor (if an eligible Lead applicant) apply as the Lead Applicant, and integrate the sponsored organization as a Partner. Partners can recieve funds through the Lead Applicant as part of the CRC Program, and the Partner's costs for key activities, tasks, and labor can be included in the proposed budget at application. We highly recommend clearly establishing the relationship between Lead Applicant and Partner(s) throughout the application, including in application sections on collaborative governance, letters of commitment, and throughout the workplan and budget.
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6/24/20266/30/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityThe DAC/DUC mapping tools seem to use different census sources between TCC and CRC? Is the new Climate Bond mapping tool applicable to both?No, each program has different legislation that guides our programs priorities so the project area requirements and eligibility are slightly different. The Climate Bond Mapping Tool is relevant to CRC. We recommend you look at each program's eligibility requirements.
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6/24/20266/30/2026Implementation GrantImplementation GrantCRC - For CRC facilities located in walkable urban neighborhoods with limited on-site parking, how does the program evaluate accessibility during both normal operations and emergency activations?We require coordination with the county and/or relevant emergency services offices. Your local jurisdiction would help provide an assessment of this accessibility.
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6/24/20266/30/2026All Grant TypesSubmittableIs there an estimate for how long it should take for an organization to complete a CRC grant application? Even a range would help.The Implementation application is substantially longer than Planning grant, but we think this would depend on each organization's capacity, planning, project status, and preparation.
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6/24/20266/30/2026Planning GrantsOtherAnd what percentage of CRC planning grants were funded in round one? Thank you!CRC Round 1 received 189 applications across all three grant types—nearly 5 times the anticipated amount, requesting more than $700 million in total funding. CRC Round 1 Planning Grants received 87 applications and 11 were awarded.
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6/24/20266/30/2026Planning GrantPlanning GrantIdentifying and preparing project sites for future development into Community Resilience Centers (including Feasibility studies and site identification) are listed as an eligible planning activity. If the feasibility study is across a geographic area, how is priority assessed?You must identify potential site(s) for your CRC at application. We would assess for priority sites based on the location of the these potentail CRC sites.
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6/24/20266/30/2026Planning GrantPlanning GrantFor the planning track, can there be multiple project sites? Our understanding is the partner site requirement is only present for CRC Implementation.Partner sites are never required, only optional! There can be multiple options at the planning grant phase. Planning Grant applicants can submit several potential CRC Sites at application.
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6/24/20266/30/2026All Grant TypesSubmittableIt sounds like additional letters of support will not be required, but would there be a place to upload any that we already have to demonstrate wide community engagement and support?Correct, additional letters of support are not required, however, applicants will have the opportunity to upload any additional documentation needed to evaluate their application. Documents should be referenced in the relevant section of their application. Additional uploads are optional and should only be included if the uploads allow reviewers to assess the project based on eligibility or scoring criteria.
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6/24/20266/30/2026Planning GrantEligibilityFor CRC Planning - if we plan to do a feasibility study of 6-8 sites across a county, must all of those sites be in priority areas for the project to be considered a priority?For Planning Grants, at least one site needs to be located in an under-resourced community to be eligible for Priority Points. The CRC Program defines Under-resourced community: A community located within: An area identified as disadvantaged or severely disadvantaged using the Climate Bond Mapping Tool15; OR
Census tracts identified as disadvantaged by the California Environmental Protection Agency via the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment’s CalEnviroScreen 4.0
tool (CA EPA 2021 update). Please see "under-resourced community" on p. 119 "Appendix A: Terms and Definitions" in the CRC Round 2 Guidelines.
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6/24/20266/30/2026Planning GrantOtherRegarding the CRC grant, on page 24 of the guidelines it states “The CRC Program is dedicated to respecting Tribal sovereign status throughout every stage of program development and implementation. For CRCs on Tribal land, requirements for “public” should be interpreted to apply to that Tribal community and not to the public beyond that Tribal community.”Could you elaborate on this? Does this mean that the Tribe’s CRC does not have to provide shelter to members outside of the tribal community?Correct. Generally, we expect CRC's to be context/location/community specific and do not mandate that Tribes serve the broader public beyond their Tribal community. The Tribe may coordinate with local jurisdiction's emergency service providers as they craft their Emergency Plan.
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6/24/20266/30/2026All Grant TypesOtherRegarding the CRC grant, if the CRC does not provide resources, such as shelter, to members outside of the Tribal community can funds still be used to provide other resources, such as hydration stations, to members outside of the Tribal community during an emergency? Or is the funding only used to support the immediate community?The Tribe can define the community. The program is not mandating service outside of the Tribe.
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6/24/20266/30/2026All Grant TypesOtherRE: funding sources, are all CRC proposals competing within the same bucket (are tribal proposals in competition with nontribal proposals)? P. 82 of the CRC Round 2 Final Guidelines states: "If the highest-scoring application that qualifies for the Funding Goal for a given grant type receives a score high enough to be awarded in the general pool, that award will satisfy the Tribal Funding Goal for that grant type and no additional Funding Goal awards will be made for that grant type. The exception is if the highest-scoring Tribal applicant is awarded significantly less funding than the maximum funding amount, as described below. "
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6/24/20266/30/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityIf one proposed CRC Site (location of a potential CRC Facility) is located in a DAC/SDAC, that would qualify for priority pointsIf one proposed CRC Site (location of a potential CRC Facility) is located in a DAC/SDAC, that would qualify for priority points
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6/24/20266/30/2026Planning GrantPlanning GrantWould the grant support a feasibility study that allows additional sites to emerge during the grant term?Yes; however, you must define a planning area at application that is inclusive of at least one potential site. ("All CRC Planning Grant applicants are required to define a Planning Area, inclusive of a proposed CRC Facility, the location of related planning activities, and the impacted community around the proposed CRC Site." from p.28 of the Guidelines)
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6/24/20266/30/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityIf one of the proposed sites is owned by a tribe, but is not on tribal land, would it qualify as a priority (the tribe is a partner, but not the lead applicant)See p.82-83 of the Guidelines for details. Priority points are awarded to Tribal applicants; a smaller number of priority points are awarded to applications where the Lead Applicant is a nonprofit organization whose mission is primarily focused on serving Tribal communities AND their proposed grant programs and services primarily focused on serving Tribal communities. If the Tribe is not the lead, the application would not qualify for those specific points. The site itself may qualify for priority points if it is located in an area that meets the definition of an under-resourced community (with additional available points for rural and/or unincorporated communities).
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6/29/20267/7/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityHello, we are a private company looking to collaborate with a Cal State University on a Community Resilience Center project. Are we eligible as a partner? the round 2 guidelines only specify that the LEAD applicant must be a public agency, which we believe a cal state university qualifies. Thank you!See Section 3.1 Eligible Applicants in the CRC Round 2 Guidelines for a complete list of eligible Applicants. This includes California Native American Tribes, Tribally-owned nonprofits, IRC 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, public agency, local agency, special district, joint powers authority, public utility, local publicly owned utility, and mutual water company. Public universities are eligible applicants. Note that the list of eligible applicant types applies to the Lead Application and all Partners. In Round 2, private shareholder corporations are ineligible. While not eligible partners, grantees may contract with private entities for professional or technical services to support project implementation.
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6/29/20267/7/2026Implementation GrantEligibility"Regarding section 7.2: we have a prior City resolution that authorized the City Administrator to ""apply for, accept and appropriate future grant funds to support the design and construction"" specific to the facility for which we would apply for grant funds.

Does this satisfy the application's requirement that a public agency ""must provide evidence of a passed formal resolution or documentation showing a delegated authority to bind the agency in
the CRC application that includes authorization to apply for and accept a CRC Planning or
Implementation Grant, and delegated authority to execute all related documents if awarded""? "		Yes; if the resolution clearly authorizes your agency to accept funding to develop on the proposed site. The Submittable application will also include "Sample_Resolution_Letters" for both public agencies and tribal governments.
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6/29/20267/7/2026Implementation GrantOtherAre we required to submit a pre-proposal for CRC implementation grant No. The CRC Program will not be requiring applicants to submit an "Intent to Apply" or "Pre-proposal" in Round 2.
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6/29/20267/7/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityAre fiscally sponsored organizations eligible to apply for the TCC and CRC programs? The fiscal sponspor must be an eligible entity type. Refer to Section 3.1 of the CRC Round 2 Guidelines. Generally, we recommend that the fiscal sponsor (if an eligible Lead applicant) apply as the Lead Applicant, and integrate the sponsored organization as a Partner. Partners can receive funds through the Lead Applicant as part of the CRC Program, and the Partner's costs for key activities, tasks, and labor can be included in the proposed budget at application. We highly recommend clearly establishing the relationship between Lead Applicant and Partner(s) throughout the application, including in application sections on collaborative governance, letters of commitment, and throughout the workplan and budget.
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6/24/20267/13/2026All Grant TypesOtherAre the grants awarded and then expenses reimbursed or can the grantee draw down on funds and then report expenditures (i.e. how do cash poor organizations manage cash flow?)SGC will disperse grant funds to Grantees on a reimbursement basis. To receive reimbursement payments, Grantees must submit an invoice reflecting expenses incurred for eligible program activities and costs. Invoices are submitted on a quarterly basis for Planning Grants, and on a bi-monthly basis for Implementation Grants.

However, SGC is able to advance funds to eligible organizations. Advance payments shall not exceed 25% of the total grant award – and – will be limited to the minimum immediate cash requirements needed to carry out the proposed activity, program or project.

Note that the Lead Grantee cannot request advance payment or reimbursement for any costs incurred or work completed before execution of the Grant Agreement.
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7/2/20267/13/2026Implementation GrantOtherIn reviewing this grant, it appears that a project I am working on may align with the grant program under implementation. I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with someone in the SGC who could answer some questions. The City is currently constructing a community building that will transform a historic theatre into a performing arts center. The new one-story addition will include several elements, and we could potentially add others to enable it to serve as an emergency response facility in times of need. I would be interested in determining if this facility, with added elements, would be considered fundable.Due to the competitive nature of the application process, we’re unable to provide feedback on individual proposals. SGC will be hosting office hours on Zoom throughout the summer to support answering questions. Interested applicants can sign up for our first office hours: https://opr-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/1vFDzgZcTuGqIt2pIa0Bwg#/registration

Cultural centers are an eligible facility type. We recommend reviewing p. 30, “Section 3.4: Eligible Facility Types” and p. 43, “Section 5.4: Implementation Grant Requirements” of the Round 2 Final Guidelines for more information.
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7/2/20267/13/2026All Grant TypesSubmittable PlatformCannot find the link on submittable to apply https://cagovopr-crc.submittable.com/submit
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7/6/20267/13/2026Implementation GrantEligibilityWe are a public school district exploring the purchase of an existing building to establish a Community Resilience Center. A portion of the building would serve as the CRC and would be open to the community year-round for programs and services, while also being fully available during emergencies in accordance with CRC requirements. Would the purchase of an existing building be an eligible expense under the Implementation Grant, or are grant funds limited to renovating or improving facilities already owned or under site control? If acquisition is eligible, are there any specific requirements or limitations on purchasing real property?Yes, please review p. 54 “Land Acquisition” in Round 2 Final Guidelines for more details. Land acquisition is an eligible Implementation Grant cost. Land acquired with CRC funds will be subject to a recorded deed restriction, Memorandum of Unrecorded Grant Agreement, or other mechanism to ensure long-term use of the facility in accordance with the CRC-funded work. Some costs associated with land acquisition may not be eligible for reimbursement under the CRC program. Please review p. 54, “Section 6.2: Ineligible Costs” in Round 2 Final Guidelines for more details.
All applicants must complete a Project Site and Land-use Analysis. For any renovations on an existing building, awardees would need to complete a Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) by the end of the Pre-Development Phase. However, Lead Applicants who plan to renovate an existing facility are strongly encouraged to conduct and submit a Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) prior to application to help them understand the full scope of work and cost of renovations (for example, seismic retrofits can add significant expenses). Please review section 7.6 Site Control and Readiness (starting on p.68) for additional details.
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7/6/20267/13/2026All Grant TypesOtherWe intend to apply for the Planning Grant in 2026 so we can develop a strong, well-prepared implementation grant application in the future. I do have one question: Is additional implementation funding anticipated in future funding rounds, or is this grant program expected to expire after the current cycle?While future rounds of the program are possible, currently no funding is allocated beyond Round 2.
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7/1/20267/13/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityIf we were to apply for an Implementation Grant, do we, or one of our partners, need to already have already been awarded a CRC Planning Grant? Could we apply for both a Planning and Implementation Grant?Eligible applicants can apply for Implementation Grant without any prior awards. Applicants do not need to complete a Planning Grant to apply for an Implementation Grant.

Applicants may only apply to one grant type.
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7/1/20267/13/2026All Grant TypesOtherWill there a be a webinar for interested applicants to ask questions?Yes, SGC will be hosting office hours on Zoom throughout the summer. Interested applicants can sign up for our first office hours: https://opr-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/1vFDzgZcTuGqIt2pIa0Bwg#/registration
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7/1/20267/13/2026Implementation GrantEligibilityIf we were to turn one of our schools into a CRC, and there was an earthquake in the middle of a school day, would that mean the school would need to be able to shelter people in the community in addition to the students already there? Would the same apply for a heatwave?
Schools are an eligible facility type. CRC's are meant to respond to their local needs and are broadly required to be open and accessible to the public. IG Applicants must demonstrate that their chosen site is the best fit for a CRC for their community throughout the application. Applicants must consider their site choice relative to the emergencies most relevant to their community, both historically and as forecasted. They will need to explain how the site can meet the program’s requirements. Their application should demonstrate the site's suitability, for instance by addressing assessed alternative sites in the area, and explaining how community input shaped site selection. Specific emergency activation procedures will vary by site and should be developed in consultation with the community, partners, and emergency operations professionals.
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7/7/20267/20/2026All Grant TypesImplementation GrantCan SGC clarify what types of technical assistance are available to applicants who need support with developing the implementation portion of the application, including refining the scope of work, organizing the grant application, and understanding application requirements? If direct project-specific assistance is not available, are there any approved resources, trainings, or technical assistance providers that applicants may use to strengthen their application?Tribal Applicants are eligible and prioritized for Application TA and should fill out the TA request form before 7/31 and as soon as possible. Application Technical Assistance activities may include, but are not limited to: Direct application assistance, including review of responses and application coordination; financial analysis and budget development; identification of Project Area, integration of Projects, and cost estimates; assessment of project readiness; assistance developing draft Community Engagement Plans, Emergency Plans, Year-Round Community Resilience Plans (plans can be further refined during CRC grant award term).
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7/7/20267/20/2026Implementation GrantImplementation GrantOn page 23, Partner Requirements for Implementation Grants, each application must include at least two partners in addition to the Lead Applicant. AT least one of these partners or the Lead Applicant must be a community-based organization funded by the CRC Implementation Grant. Can the City, as the Lead Applicant, be the funded organization for the construction of the CRC?Yes, a City can be a Lead Applicant and be a funded organization for the construction of the CRC, but that does not satisfy partnership requirements alone. A City that is the Lead Applicant must have at least two Partners. One partner must be a Community Based Organization (CBO) and must also be funded by the grant. For example, the City as Lead Applicant may be responsible for construction of the facility, but they could have partners that run programming, services, or community engagement and partiipate in collaborative governance. CBOs are defined in Appendix A Terms and Definitions as: "A public or private nonprofit organization of demonstrated effectiveness that is representative of a community or significant segments of a community and provides educational or related services to individuals in the community". A City and a CBO are distinct entity types.
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7/7/20267/20/2026Implementation GrantImplementation GrantCan implementation funding be for just construction costs? We are currently in the pre-development phase of our project and need additional funding due to rising construction costs. Is this allowed?All Implementation Grantees are required to budget at least 3% of requested CRC funding for evaluation, which is a Direct Cost under the category of Administrative Costs. An Implementation Grantee may request funding only for construction costs and administration costs, but they must meet program requirements. The Grantee must demonstrate how CRC and Leverage Funding will be used to develop a Project that satisfies all required functions and features of a CRC, as outlined in Section 5.4 Implementation Grant Requirements, which includes both physical infrastructure requirements and requirements for programs and services. See Section 6.3 Cost Categories and Caps for more information on cost requirements.
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7/7/20267/20/2026Implementation GrantImplementation GrantIs youth development programming considered eligible for CRC Implementation Grant funding?Yes, youth development programming is eligible for CRC Implementation Grant funding. See Section 5: Implementation Grants and Appendix E: Examples of Eligible Implementation Grant Activities for more examples of eligible programming. The list of eligible activities and program is intentionally non-exhaustive because programming is contingent on the needs and input of the community in your Project Area.
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7/8/20267/20/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityCal OES is requiring plans for co-sheltering between people and their pets. Separately, the County also has to shelter large animals (farm, grazing) and exotics with space for isolation. Are the resilience center planning and implementation grants set up to fund these activities? Thanks.Yes, see Section 5.4: Implementation Grant Requirements, which includes overnight sheltering for community members and pet sheltering as a required function of CRCs. The specific functions of the CRC (such as large animal sheltering) should be informed by your community's specific needs.
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7/8/20267/20/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityIf a 501(c)(3) nonprofit is the Lead Applicant, are non-federally recognized Tribes eligible to be official partners on the grant application?Yes; however, Partners must also be eligible organizations. Generally, non-federally recognized Tribes are eligible Partners.
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7/8/20267/20/2026Implementation GrantImplementation Grant RequirementsIs there a minimum amount people the center has to service? Is there a minimum for the size of the building? How is climate vulnerability defined? How is climate resilience defined? CRC intentionally does not define a minimum number of people the CRC must serve or minimum size of the building. Refer to Section 5.4 Implementation Grant Requirements for a list of required functions and features the CRC must provide. Applicants should work with their community and coordinate with local and regional emergency response providers to determine the number of people the CRC should plan to serve year round and during emergencies.
Climate vulnerability and climate resilience are defined in Appendix A: Terms and Definitions.
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7/9/20268/4/2026Implementation GrantImplementation Grant RequirementsAt minute 9:36 in the Imp. Grant Application Components overview video, it's stated that "Tribal applicants must...." Question is: If a Tribe is a partner (not the lead applicant) on an IG application, AND the application includes funding for the Tribe to receive, does the Tribe in that case need to provide a letter of authorization or a resolution approved by their Tribal Council? Thank you. No. Only Tribal Lead applicants must submit Letter of Authorization or Resolution approved by the Tribal Council that authorizes the Tribe to apply for and receive program funds and execute all documents and activities related to the grant, if awarded. Tribal partners are not required to submit this documentation.
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7/9/20267/20/2026Implementation GrantCollaborative Governance Structure and PartnershipsThe application prep guide states that the CGA Workbook "template is available when application opens" (pg.10). Is the CGA Workbook template available only via Submittable, or is there an easier way for applicants to access that template before they begin their Submittable application? Thank you so much!The CRC application includes a Collaborative Governance Worksheet and an Application Workbook, among other templates for application components. There are two ways to access these templates: through links in the Submittable Application and through links in the Grant Application Checklist and Questions Preview document on the CRC Round 2 webpage. The Collaborative Governance Worksheet and Application Workbook are both linked in Submittable, as well as in the Implementation Grant Application Checklist and Questions Preview document, which is available on the CRC Round 2 webpage.
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7/9/20267/20/2026Implementation GrantEligibilityWe are evaluating whether a public K–12 school campus could be eligible for a Community Resilience Centers (CRC) Implementation Grant. The guidelines state that a CRC must be "publicly available." Can you clarify whether a public K–12 school meets this requirement if it primarily serves its students and families, including during emergency events (e.g., extreme heat, wildfire smoke, earthquakes, or power outages)? Or must the facility be regularly open to the broader surrounding community? If not regularly open, would a campus that is activated for the broader public only during emergencies or designated shelter/resilience operations satisfy this requirement?
Schools are an eligible facility type. CRC's are meant to respond to their local needs and are broadly required to be open and accessible to the public. IG Applicants must demonstrate that their chosen site is the best fit for a CRC for their community throughout the application. Applicants must consider their site choice relative to the emergencies most relevant to their community, both historically and as forecasted. They will need to explain how the site can meet the program’s requirements. Their application should demonstrate the site's suitability, for instance by addressing assessed alternative sites in the area, and explaining how community input shaped site selection. Specific emergency activation procedures will vary by site and should be developed in consultation with the community, partners, and emergency operations professionals.
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7/9/20267/20/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityHow many applications can a single entity submit? Lead Applicants may only apply to one CRC grant type. Only one application may be submitted for a proposed scope (i.e., the same set of organizations cannot apply to a second grant type with a similar Project Area but with a different organization serving as the Lead Applicant). Organizations may be Partners on multiple applications. Applicants may apply for multiple funding programs (for example, TCC and CRC) to accomplish a similar scope of work. However, awarded applicants will only be able to receive full funding from the one award. If selected for more than one award, SGC will work with applicants to modify the scope of work to eliminate duplication of funding.
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7/9/20267/20/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityIs the same applicant able to submit an Implementation Grant application as well as a Planning Grant application in this round?No; Lead Applicants may only apply to one CRC grant type. Only one application may be submitted for a proposed scope (i.e., the same set of organizations cannot apply to a second grant type with a similar Project Area but with a different organization serving as the Lead Applicant). Organizations may be Partners on multiple applications. Applicants may apply for multiple funding programs (for example, TCC and CRC) to accomplish a similar scope of work. However, awarded applicants will only be able to receive full funding from the one award. If selected for more than one award, SGC will work with applicants to modify the scope of work to eliminate duplication of funding.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026All Grant TypesOtherWhat are the most important scoring criteria?Section 8 of the Program Guidelines includes a detailed explanation of the scoring criteria. We highly recommend that you review that section with the scoring criteria for more information, as well as the program objectives for each grant type (Sections 4 and 5 for Planning and Implementation Grants, respectively).
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026Implementation GrantImplementation GrantDoes the 8% limit for funds for partners include funds for staffing or just for construction related activitiesThe 8% refers to 'project costs'. Project Costs are costs that are directly related to the planning and development of the physical CRC Project (CRC Facility, Campus Amenities, and Partner Sites). They include Pre-Development Costs and Implementation Costs. It does NOT include Program Delivery or Administrative costs. Program Delivery costs involve costs associated with planning for and implementing the CRC Program and program requirements (including programs and services). See Section 6.3, p.56 of the Guidelines for more info.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026Implementation GrantImplementation GrantHow many total Implementation grants do you plan to award?As noted in our NOFA, approximately $50 million is available for Implementation Grant awards of up to $10 million each. Applicants can request between $1 million and $10 million for Implementation Grants, so the final number of awards will depend on the amount requested and awarded to each Project.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026Implementation GrantOther The application asks for floorplans for the proposed facility. Are these required to be competitive? The jurisdiction I represent is currently in a planning process to create a concpetual plan for our CRC, which is on track for completion at the end of 2027. While the grant implementation timeline would work for our overall schedule, we won't have floor plans by the time the application is due. Could we illustrate the process that we're in to come up with that design, or will projects have to have completed floor plans be considered?The intent of the floor plan requirement is not to provide a fully completed design, but rather to demonstrate feasibility. The floor plan should serve as a reality check for the proposed budget and show that the project can be delivered within the CRC funding.

The goal is to demonstrate that your project is feasible within the CRC budget and can be ready for construction by the end of the pre-development phase. The draft floor plans should also show that the project is designed to comply with program requirements while supporting the proposed scope and budget
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026Implementation GrantOtherDo campus amenities need a facility assessment?The Facility Condition Assessment is required for the CRC Facility itself. "Appendix H: Facility Condition Assessments" covers in detail what FCAs should at minimum assess with regards to the CRC Facility. Applicants are strongly encouraged to conduct an FCA prior to application but may have until the Pre-Development phase to submit completed FCAs. Renovations or retrofits to campus amenities may necessitate a condition assessment during the Pre-Development phase.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026All Grant TypesOtherWould you consider a scenario under multiple jurisdictions if our project is in the City but the County runs the emergency plan for our area? We would plan to have both local entities involved in our CGAGenerally we consider a project to be multi-jurisdictional if the project area (location of CRC Facility, amenities, services/programs, or Partner Sites) crosses jurisdictional boundaries. That said, we recommend you review p. 122 "Projects that cross jurisdictional boundaries," as well as Appendix I: Memorandum of Understanding for Multiple Jurisdictions for more information on requirements.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026Implementation GrantOtherWill having a completed Facility Conditions Assessment result in a higher score for Implementation applicants?There is not a direct one-to-one relationship between an FCA and a higher application score. Please refer to the scoring criteria for how applications will be evaluated.

Completing an FCA earlier can benefit grantees by helping them use their funds more effectively and develop a more accurate project scope. Some Round 1 grantees had to re-scope their project once they completed an FCA. An FCA can also help ensure the proposed project scope is realistic. However, an FCA is not required for the application and does not result in additional application points.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026Planning GrantPlanning GrantPlanning Grant Related: Our team has several potential sites in mind and would use the Grant, if awarded, to evaluate. Is there any advantage to listing sites in the application narrative.Applicants are required to list proposed sites in the application.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026Implementation GrantOther Can a Campus comprised of multiple adjacent ownerships that collectively meet all req'd features and functions. Our question is: Can the campus BE the CRC facility? Or must we have 1 distinct CRC Facility within the Campus that, alone, meets all requirements?This may be contingent on the site layout and context of your project. Review page 43 and 44 of the Guidelines for specific language about the Implementation Grant Required Features and Functions. The application must clearly articulate how the Campus and CRC Facility meet all requirements.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026Implementation GrantImplementation GrantFor Implementation Grants: p. 131 of the guidelines states that at least one of the partners or the Lead Applicant mst be a CBO and receive CRC funding. If our L.A. is a local government agency, I'm assuming this means that one of our CBO partners must receive funding through the program. I see the 8% max for partner capital improvements but is there a minimum amount that needs to be re-granted to the CBO partner? There is not a minimum amount that needs to be re-granted to a CBO partner. You are correct that you need CBO partners to participate in collaborative governance, and many CBOs would take on specific projects, programming, community engagement, etc. and would be compensated for that time. Program delivery costs are not included in that 8% cap for partner site improvements.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026Planning GrantPlanning GrantIs there an advantage to designing our Planning Stage to be completed in less then 2 years?There is no scoring advantage to this in our scoring criteria.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityWould a house of worship qualify for a CRC?Houses of worship may qualify. A key consideration is that the project must be publicly available. The selection of project sites should be based on community priorities and needs. Note that CRC Program funding may not fund religious worship, religious instruction, or proselytization. See Section 3.4 Eligible Facility Types for more information.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026All Grant TypesOtherRe geographic prioritization - are you aiming to fund 1 of each project type in ea of the 6 regions, or 1 project per region and the 1 project could be either Planning OR Implementation?As a general principle, we are seeking geographic diversity in project awards. We anticipate awarding approximately 10 Planning Grants (PG), with the goal of achieving broad regional representation. We intend to award at least 1 Planning Grant per Cal OES Fire & Mutual Aid Region (of which there are six). For Implementation Grants, we will prioritize projects in areas that do not overlap with previously funded IGs. For example, if a neighboring site received an Implementation Grant in Round 1, a nearby project may be a lower priority in order to support geographic distribution of funding.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026All Grant TypesEligibility I also wanted to clarify that if we have not applied for/recieved a Planning Grant then we are not eligible to apply for an Implementation Grant correct?You do not need to have applied for or received a Planning Grant to apply for an Implementation Grant
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026Planning GrantPlanning GrantPlanning Grant Related: This again refers back to my question about listing sites in the application. The confusion I’m having is that the document says applicants “may” (page 28) include multiple sites, but it doesn’t say at least one site MUST be identified in the application. The question is framed because the only reason we’d list several site is because if we list one knowing that it hasn’t been fully evaluated. On page 31 it says “at least one proposed CRC Facility site (CRC Site) is required per application.”Planning Grant applicants whose scope of project work will include evaluating multiple sites should include each site they would be evaluating as part of the planning grant. Applicants are not required to list multiple sites if they are only considering one. If there are multiple sites being considered, you can include them in the relevant Submittable question on CRC Facility sites.
Please see Section 3.3 Eligible Planning and Project Areas of the CRC R2 Guidelines. "All CRC Planning Grant applicants are required to define a Planning Area, inclusive of a proposed CRC Facility and the related planning activities, and the impacted community around the proposed CRC Site. At the Planning Grant stage, applicants may include multiple CRC Facility sites with the intention of selecting a suitable project site for a future CRC Facility."
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityDoes serving a DAC meet requirements or does a CRC need to reside within a DAC? Are there negative outcomes from NOT being within a DAC defined geography.We will award Priority points based on the location of the CRC Facility, or for Tribal Applicants based on the applicant type. If your CRC Facility is not located in an under-resourced community, you will not recieve priority points, but you will not lose points. You can review Section 8.4 Funding Priorities and Priority Points for more information, which starts on page 81.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026All Grant TypesEligibility You mentioned there is no specific limit to partner sites' distance from main CRC location, but how would distance between sites be factored into application evaluation?We do not have a distance threshold for Partner Sites because we wish to accommodate California's diverse communities, which include rural and urban communities. Applicants should ensure partners sites complement one another and the CRC Facility to serve the community. They should ensure this relationship between sites is addressed in the application through narrative questions and templates.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026All Grant TypesOther At what point would inclusion of partner sites in a proposal be seen as "multiple CRCs" versus "one CRC with multiple partner sites"?There is flexibility in both formats. At a minimum, you must have one CRC that meets our required functions and features. If your budget supports multiple partners with their own sites and programming, you may include funding for those partners as well. Those additional sites would not be required to meet all of the same requirements as the primary CRC.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026Implementation GrantOtherIs there a SGC prefence in review/award to improve existing facilities serving in CRC capacity versus building NEW facilities?There is no preference between existing facilities vs new construction. In either case, applicant's budgets should reflect funds needed (and secured) to complete the full CRC renovation or new construction.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/27/2026Implementation GrantOtherWhere is the best section of Guidelines on "all the CRC features" required.You can review Section 5.4 Implementation Grant Requirements.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/29/2026All Grant TypesOtherWhat are common barriers seen when new nonprofits with limited funding apply for this grant? How to overcome them?Partnerships can potentially be a barrier for some applicants. Local, diverse partnerships are a required component for each grant type. All Lead Applicants other than Tribal Applicants, must include one or more Partners in their proposed projects. Strong partnerships typically bring together entities with complementary strengths, proven community engagement experience, and a history of working collaboratively.

Administrative Capacity can be a barrier to some applicants. Appendix D in the CRC Round 2 Guidelines is a summary of all Program Requirements. Review Section 9: Grant Administration to gain an idea of the administrative lift required of grantees, which includes regular reporting, meetings with CRC staff, and accounting and reimbursement processes.

Site Control can be a challenge. Planning Grantees must demonstrate ability to gain site control during the grant term. For Implementation Grants, applicants must demonstrate ability to gain site control at application and must achieve site control by the end of the Pre-Development Phase. Construction or capital improvements at the CRC is contingent on gaining site control. You can refer to Section 7.6 Site Control and Readiness and Appendix F: Site Control for more information.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/29/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityWhat would we need to show to have mural installation recognized as community resilience?Mural installation is an eligible activity under the Implementation Grant. See Appendix E: Examples of Eligible Implementation Grant Activities for more examples
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/29/2026Implementation GrantOtherFunding priorities for implementation grants. Existing vs. new sites. No, we do not prioritize between new and existing buildings. Ultimately, that is a choice you can make weighing the cost of retrofits versus new construction to meet all of the required functions and features of a CRC (again, that would be in Section 5.4). A Facility Conditions Assessment can help you determine the level of investment an existing facility may need. You can review Appendix H for details on what a Facility Conditions Assessment (FCA) covers. The FCA could be a funded Planning Grant activity.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/29/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityQualification and ability to apply for both the planning & implementation grants. One Lead Applicant cannot apply for both grant types.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/29/2026All Grant TypesEligibilityIs the construction of Health clinics an eligible activity. If your CRC includes a health clinic, it must meet the requirement of being publicly accessible. All CRCs must meet the required functions and features outlined in Section 5.4: Implementation Grant Requirements of the R2 Guidelines. If the CRC has a health clinic and meets all other CRC requirements, then it is eligible for funding.
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Submitted for Office Hours Webinar7/29/2026Implementation GrantEligibilityTo apply for an Implementation Grant, do we, or our partner, need to already have already been awarded a CRC Planning Grant No: there is no requirement to have a Planning Grant before an Implementation Grant. You do not have to have any prior CRC or SGC funding to apply for an Implementation Grant.