Quarterly Newsletter | Fall 2019
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California Climate Investments on Track to Set Annual Record!
The California Air Resources Board announced that the pace of implementation has accelerated for programs funded by California Climate Investments.
California Climate Investments Introduces Program Specific Pages on its Website
CCI programs now have stand alone pages that contain information such as available funds, anticipated timelines, technical assistance (if available), links to agency website, and more.
To visit the new program pages click the button below and select a program type!
Current Funding Opportunities
CalRecycle Released the Application for the Organics Grant Program
This competitive grant program funds the building or expanding of facilities to process California-generated organics like green waste materials, food waste, or alternative daily cover being sent to landfills. Applications will be open until November 21, 2019.
Nearly $50 million available for CAL FIRE’s Fire Prevention Grants Program
This program will fund local projects that reduce the risk of wildfire in communities near forested areas. Applications are due on December 4, 2019.
CAL FIRE Announces Funding Available for Projects that Protect and Enhance Forest Health
This Program funds landscape-scale projects intended to restore and maintain healthy forests and conserve working forests. Applications will be open until December 6, 2019.
Grants for Urban Tree Planting and Forest Management Available Through CAL FIRE
CALFIRE’s Urban and Community Forestry Grants Program helps expand and improve the management of sustainable urban and community forests in California. Applications will be open until November 27, 2019.
CSD Launches $10.7 Million Farmworker Housing Solar PV & Energy Efficiency Program
The Farmworker Housing Component provides no-cost rooftop solar PV systems and energy efficiency upgrades to low-income farmworker households to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy costs for participants.
STEP has Upcoming Public Workgroup Meetings
The Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) is a new pilot project from the California Air Resources Board that takes a community-based approach to overcoming barriers to clean transportation and mobility options. The next workshop will be held on November 19, 2019.
CEC Awards Cap-And-Trade Dollars to Save Energy at Food Processing Facilities
This program helps food processors adopt advanced energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. $6.2 million in grants for research projects are available and applications will be open until November 20, 2019.
Projects in the News
Frito-Lay Reaches for Zero Emissions in California, Replacing Diesel Tech
The $30 million Near Zero-Emission Freight Facility Project will swap diesel for zero- and near-zero emission freight at its 500k-square-foot facility in Modesto.
Transform Fresno Kicks Off Two TCC-Funded Projects
Transform Fresno, a suite of community-driven projects in a 5-mile area of Fresno where residents face some of the worst air quality and barriers to opportunity in California, recently hosted two kick-off events.
Oxnard City Corps Planting Free Peach and Avocado Trees in Ventura County
Oxnard City Corps planted trees in a local community park, thanks to an urban and community forestry grant. Corps members will be planting trees in six other areas in Oxnard that face adverse effects of pollution
California Climate Investments in the Community
The California Climate Investments outreach team has been busy sharing funding opportunities and projects at community events across the state.
If there is an event you would like California Climate Investments to attend, please email us at info@climateinvestments.ca.gov.
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California Climate Investments is a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment. These investments support projects in communities throughout California, specifically focusing on disadvantaged communities and low-income residents.
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California Climate Investments is a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and environment — particularly in disadvantaged and low-income communities.
