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 Municipal Grant Opportunities  

________-Popular Opportunities 

Cal OES: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) 

Deadline: Rolling deadline for NOI 

Amount: Project max is unspecified. $150,000 for single jurisdiction plan, $250,000 for multi jurisdiction plan.  

Match: Generally, HMA funds may be used to pay up to 75% of the eligible activity costs. The  remaining 25% of eligible activity costs are derived from non-Federal sources 

Eligibility: States, local communities and tribal governments 

https://www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/recovery/disaster-mitigation-technical-support/404-hazard mitigation-grant-program 

Funding Priorities: 

● Local Hazard Mitigation Plans (LHMP) updates that will expire within 24 months. ● All other LHMP updates. 

● Shovel ready projects with a high level of design that can begin construction within 90 days of  FEMA approval, in declared counties. 

● Shovel ready projects with a high level of design that can begin constructions within 90 days of  FEMA approval, in all other counties. 

● Whole community risk reduction/large critical infrastructure wildfire projects. ● Whole community risk reduction/large critical infrastructure projects for other hazard types. ● Wildfire projects in any county. 

● All hazard type projects in any county. 

● Planning related activities. 

● Five percent (5%) Initiative projects. 

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) 

Deadline: NOI due October 15th 

Amount: TBD 

Match: 25% 

Eligibility: Local governments, including cities, townships, counties, special district governments, state  agencies and federally recognized tribal governments (who choose to apply as subapplicants) are  considered subapplicants. They must submit subapplications to their state, territory or tribal applicant  agency. 

● Subapplicants must have a FEMA-approved local or tribal Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance  with Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations Part 201 by the application deadline. They must also  have one at the time of obligation of grant funds for hazard mitigation projects and capability and capacity-building activities. Hazard mitigation planning and planning-related activities,  partnerships and building codes are exempt from the plan requirement. Federally recognized  tribal governments, submitting as subapplicants to a state or territory, are included in this  exemption. 

Link: s://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/building-resilient-infrastructure-communities/before applyhttp 

Purpose: The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program aims to categorically shift the  federal focus away from reactive disaster spending and toward research-supported, proactive investment  in community resilience. Examples of BRIC projects are ones that demonstrate innovative approaches to partnerships, such as shared funding mechanisms, and/or project design. 

For example, an innovative project may bring multiple funding sources or in-kind resources from a range  of private and public sector partners. Or an innovative project may offer multiple benefits to a  community in addition to the benefit of risk reduction. 

Through BRIC, FEMA continues to invest in a variety of mitigation activities with an added focus on  infrastructure projects benefiting disadvantaged communities, nature-based solutions, climate resilience  and adaptation, and adopting hazard resistant building codes. 

South Coast AQMD: MANY OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE  

Deadline: First-Come, First-Served Basis (no application deadline; open until funds  are exhausted) 

Amount: Up to 85% discount will be provided, up to the funding caps listed below  (whichever is less):; 20% match for fleet 

Eligibility: Cities are welcome to apply as well as School Districts and licensed  landscapers  

http://www.aqmd.gov/home/programs 

South Coast AQMD offers a broad range of programs for businesses, the community,  and local government that help to achieve cleaner air quality for all. Many of these  programs offer financial incentives for implementing new clean air technologies.  Some provide partnerships and new ways of addressing air quality issues throughout  the South Coast Basin. 

San Joaquin Valley APCD: MANY OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE  

Deadline: First Come, First Serve 

Amount: Up to 100% off costs of equipment for public agencies 

Match: No 

Eligibility: Varies based on program 

https://ww2.valleyair.org/grants 

The Zero-Emission Landscaping Equipment (ZELE) Voucher Program provides  incentives for San Joaquin Valley landscapers, public agencies, and businesses that  perform their own landscape maintenance, to replace their old gas-powered landscape  equipment with new electric options. 

Amount: Small business and public agency applicants may be eligible for up to 100%  of the cost of new equipment, while large businesses may be eligible for up to 85% of  the cost of new equipment. Maximum funding amounts may be reduced for large  businesses to ensure the 15% cost share requirement is met. 

New Alternative Fuel Vehicle Purchase 

This component provides funding for the purchase of new alternative fueled vehicles (Electric, Plug-In  Hybrid, CNG, LNG, LPG, etc). Applications for this component are currently being accepted on a first come, first-serve basis. For specific information about the requirements of the component, please review  the program guidelines.Maximum Funding: Up to $20,000 per vehicle, with a limit of $100,000 per  agency per year.

 

CalOES: State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program 

Deadline: 11:59pm (PDT) Friday, September 27, 2024 

Amount: Available Funding: $19,085,028  

Match: No 

Eligibility: Local Governments 

https://www.caloes.ca.gov/grant-announcement/2024-25-state-and-local-cybersecurity-grant-local-and tribal-sl-cfo/ 

Summary: The purpose of the Program is to assist local governments, including school districts and  special districts, and federally recognized tribes address cybersecurity risks and threats to information  systems, and improve security of critical infrastructure and resilience of the services these entities  provide to their communities. 

Allowable Costs 

· Planning: Funds may be used for a range of planning activities, such as those associated  with the development, review, and revision of holistic, entity-wide cybersecurity plans and other  planning activities that support Program goals and objectives. 

· Organization: Funds may be used for cybersecurity program management, development  of whole community partnerships that support cybersecurity program governance, structures and  mechanisms for information sharing between the public and private sector, and operational  support, including ensuring continuity of operations for essential functions. Personnel hiring,  overtime and backfill are permitted to perform allowable tasks. 

· Equipment: See guidelines for more details. Funds may be used for contracts or  agreements, warranties, licenses and user fees in support of a system or equipment. · Training: Training can include the establishment, support, conduct, and attendance of  training and/or in conjunction with training by other federal agencies. 

· Exercise – Exercise costs are allowable under this Program. Exercises conducted with  SLCGP funding should be managed and conducted consistent with Homeland Security Exercise  and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidance documents. 

· Management and Administration: M&A activities are defined as directly relating to the  management and administration of SLCGP subaward funds, such as financial management,  reporting, and program and financial monitoring. 

· Indirect Costs: See section for guidance. 

2024 Sustainable Communities Program (SCP) Active Transportation & Safety (ATS) Call for  Applications 

Funder Type: Regional 

Grant Category: Active Transportation, Safety, Community Development 

Deadline: September 27, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. 

Amount: Up to $500,000 for community/areawide plans; up to $900,000 for quick-build projects 

Match: No match required 

Eligibility: 

● Local or Regional Agencies (cities, counties, councils of governments) 

● Caltrans 

● Transit Agencies 

● Natural Resources or Public Land Agencies 

● Public Schools or School Districts 

● Tribal Governments 

● Private nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations managing public lands 

Description: The 2024 SCP-ATS provides funding for projects aimed at improving active transportation  and safety in the Southern California region. It focuses on enhancing mobility, promoting traffic safety,  and supporting local efforts to increase competitiveness for state and federal funding. The program  prioritizes investments in disadvantaged communities and aims to advance regional planning priorities. Eligible Project Types:

● Community/Areawide Plans: These plans must benefit disadvantaged communities. and focus  on active transportation, pedestrian and bicycle planning, safety, and multimodal transportation  options. 

● Quick-Build Projects: Interim capital improvement projects using low- to medium-cost  materials to address immediate community safety needs. These projects must include ongoing  community engagement and data collection for evaluation. 

Program Goals: 

● Improve mobility across the region 

● Promote racial equity and restorative justice 

● Integrate development patterns and transportation networks to enhance sustainability 

● Prioritize resources for the most vulnerable populations 

Funding Allocation: 

● Approximately $10.4 million available 

● Up to $2.4 million for planning projects 

● Minimum $7.5 million for quick-build projects 

Application Process: Applications must be submitted online via the SCAG SCP-ATS website.  Application workshops will be held in summer 2024 to assist applicants. Non-selected applications from  the statewide ATP Call for Applications will be automatically considered for SCP-ATS funding. Program Link: Sustainable Communities Program - Active Transportation & Safety Contact Information: 

● Rachel Om, Senior Regional Planner 

● Telephone: (213) 630-1550 

● Email: [email protected] 

USDOT: Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Discretionary Grant Program ● Deadline: September 30, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET. 

● Match: 

○ Community Planning Grants: 80% federal share, 20% local match. 

○ Capital Construction Grants: 50% federal share, 50% local match (other federal funds  may increase the federal share to 80%). 

● Amount: 

○ Planning Grants: Up to $2 million. 

○ Capital Construction Grants: $5 million to $100 million. 

● Eligibility: 

○ Planning Grants: States, local governments, tribal governments, metropolitan planning  organizations, nonprofit organizations. 

○ Capital Construction Grants: Facility owners (e.g., states, local governments, tribal  governments) with completed planning activities. 

● Link: RCP Program Information 

● Summary: The U.S. Department of Transportation's Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP)  program offers competitive grants to address and remove transportation infrastructure barriers  that limit mobility and access in communities, particularly those that have been historically  disadvantaged. The program supports projects that remove, retrofit, or mitigate highways, rail  lines, or other facilities that divide neighborhoods, limit access to essential services, or restrict  economic development. 

Eligible Projects: 

○ Planning Grants: Fund studies and public engagement activities related to removing or retrofitting existing infrastructure. 

○ Capital Construction Grants: Fund the physical removal, retrofit, or replacement of existing facilities to restore community connectivity. 

● Priority Considerations: 

○ Projects that demonstrate strong community engagement and partnership. 

○ Projects that include strategies for equitable development and anti-displacement. 

○ Projects that are ready for implementation, with completed planning and environmental  reviews.

 

California Ocean Protection Council: SB 1 Grant Program 

Deadline: October 4th 2024 at 5:00 p.m. PT 

Track Two proposals (Projects in the Implementation Project Phase) will be accepted through a competitive  process starting in mid-late 2024 

Amount: Track 1: $200,000 - $1,500,000; Track 2: $1,500,000 - $10,000,000 

Match: Encouraged, but not required 

Link: https://www.opc.ca.gov/sb-1-funding/#Background 

In 2021, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1 (Atkins, 2021) into law. Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) directs the  state to provide funding to local and regional governments to develop sea-level rise (SLR) adaptation plans  and implementation projects. In 2022 and 2023, OPC received $37.5 million and $54.5 million respectively  to support the implementation of SB 1, with an additional $10 million anticipated in the 2024-2025 budget.  Ultimately, OPC’s SB 1 SLR Adaptation Planning Grant Program (SB 1 Grant Program) aims to provide  funding for coastal communities to develop consistent SLR adaptation plans and projects to build resilience  to SLR along the entire coast of California and San Francisco Bay. 

SB 1 Grant Program 

The SB 1 Grant Program contains two funding tracks: one for pre-planning and planning phases (Track  One), and one for the project phase (Track Two). 

Track 1 

Track One proposals (projects in the Pre-planning, Data Collection, and Planning Phases) are now being  accepted through a rolling, quarterly process. 

See the SB 1 Grant Program Solicitation (PDF) for details on this funding opportunity. Applicants must use  the SB 1 Track 1 Proposal Template and Instructions (.docx), and be sure to address the minimum criteria  listed in the SLR Adaptation Criteria. 

HUD: Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) Program ● Deadline: October 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET (8:59 PM PT) on Grants.gov. 

● Match: Not required, but leveraging other funding sources is encouraged. 

● Amount: $1 million to $7 million. 

● Eligibility: States, local governments, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and  multijurisdictional entities approved by HUD. 

● Link: HUD PRO Housing Program 

● Summary: The HUD PRO Housing Program offers $100 million in competitive grants to  help communities identify and remove barriers to affordable housing production and  preservation. This initiative supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s Housing Supply  Action Plan and focuses on innovative solutions that address restrictive zoning, streamline  permitting processes, and increase housing supply. 

Key Program Goals: 

○ Remove Barriers: Support the development of housing strategies that eliminate  obstacles to affordable housing. 

○ Promote Equity: Encourage resilient and equitable approaches to housing that  prevent displacement and promote access to opportunity. 

○ Collaboration: Foster partnerships among jurisdictions and stakeholders to  

advance housing policy. 

● Eligible Uses: 

○ Developing housing and community plans. 

○ Creating transit-oriented development zones. 

○ Streamlining permitting and expanding by-right development. 

○ Incentivizing the development of vacant lots or converting commercial properties. 

California State Parks: Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grants Program 

Deadline: 5:00 p.m. (PST) Friday, October 18, 2024 

Amount: Up to $10 million, depending on project scope 

Match: Generally 25% match required for most projects 

Eligibility: Local and federal government agencies, special districts, educational institutions, federally  recognized Native American tribes, and nonprofits 

OHV Grants Program Link

Summary: The OHV Grants Program supports the management, maintenance, and enhancement of off highway vehicle recreation areas across California. Eligible projects include ground operations, restoration,  law enforcement, and education programs that promote responsible OHV use and environmental protection. 

U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) 2024 Build to Scale Program Deadline: October 28, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET 

Amount: Up to $5 million 

Match: Yes - 50% 

Eligibility: A State; Indian tribe; city or other political subdivision of a State; nonprofit organization;  institution of higher education; public-private partnership; science or research park; Federal laboratory;  venture development organization; economic development organization or similar entity that is focused  primarily on improving science, technology, innovation, or entrepreneurship; or a consortium of any of  the aforementioned entities.  

URL: https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/build-to 

scale?utm_medium=email&utm_program=B2S&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_subject=2024_B2S_N OFO_Announcement&utm_year=2024 

Summary: The Build to Scale (B2S) program aims to increase the capacity of entrepreneurs in regions  throughout the United States to demonstrate, deploy, and deliver new technologies by starting and  growing new companies and creating and sustaining new, good jobs. EDA is committed to furthering  technology- and innovation-based economic development initiatives that accelerate high-skill and high wage job growth, create economic opportunity, and support the next generation of industry leading  companies. Funding is available for organizations that aid companies in developing, demonstrating, and  deploying new, emerging, and critical technologies. 

Projects should include: 

· operational and programmatic activities to build public and private capacity for  entrepreneurs and innovators to invent, improve, and bring to market new products and services  in critical, emerging, and transformative sectors and industries; 

· accelerate the growth of regional economies that are focused on industries of the future; 

· empower communities to provide proof-of-concept and commercialization assistance to  technology innovators and entrepreneurs; and 

· equitably and inclusively increase access to capital for technology-enabled entrepreneurs. 

California Coastal Commission: Whale Tail Grants Program 

Deadline: November 6, 2024 

Match: Not required, but leveraging other funding sources is encouraged. 

Amount: Up to $50,000 (small grants up to $20,000 available) 

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and tribal organizations. Link: Whale Tail Grants Program 

Summary: The Whale Tail Grants Program provides funding to support projects that foster a greater  appreciation for California's coastal and marine environments. The program funds projects that provide  educational opportunities for underserved communities, engage the public in coastal protection and  restoration, and connect people with California’s coast through meaningful experiences. Projects can  include outdoor education, community-based restoration activities, coastal stewardship, and educational  efforts focused on marine and coastal environmental issues. 

Special consideration is given to projects that target underserved communities, provide hands-on  learning opportunities, or have an innovative approach to promoting coastal and marine conservation.  Grant recipients are encouraged to collaborate with local partners and leverage additional funding  sources to maximize the impact of their projects. 

USBR: WaterSmart WEE Grant Program: 

Deadline: November 13, 2024 

Match: Yes 50% 

Amount: up to $5 Million 

The objective of the WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants Funding Opportunity is to  invite states, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, other organizations with water or power delivery authority, and partnering nonprofit conservation organizations to leverage their money and  resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on projects that seek to conserve and use water more  efficiently; increase the production of renewable energy; mitigate conflict risk in areas at a high risk of  future water conflict; and accomplish other benefits that contribute to water supply sustainability in the  western United States.  

Federal USBOR grant. Can fund scada, installation of water meters, etc.  

Link: https://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/weeg/  

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/350982 

Through WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants (formerly Challenge Grants) Reclamation  provides 50/50 cost share funding to irrigation and water districts, tribes, states and other entities with  water or power delivery authority. Projects conserve and use water more efficiently; increase the  production of hydropower; mitigate conflict risk in areas at a high risk of future water conflict; and  accomplish other benefits that contribute to water supply reliability in the western United States. Projects  are selected through a competitive process and the focus is on projects that can be completed within two  or three years. 

Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program  

Deadlines: Pre-App Consultation Request Form Due October 15, Full App Due Dec 13, 2024 Applications will be due in the Fall and funds will be awarded in early 2025 

By November 2024, AHP will require all prospective applicants to participate in a mandatory pre application consultation (PAC) as part of the RFA process. This PAC will discuss the proposed project,  match requirements, statutory and regulatory requirements, how the project meets local needs and state  priorities, among other considerations. Conducted with experts in relevant fields, applicants must request  a PAC and complete a survey to confirm their understanding of the project requirements. The deadline to request a PAC is eight weeks before the application deadline. 

Amount: Round 1 $3.3 billion, Round 2 $1.1 billion 

Eligibility: Counties, cities, Tribal entities (including 638s and urban Indian clinics), nonprofit  organizations, and for-profit organizations whose projects reflect the State’s priorities and align with  facility types listed in Table 1 are eligible to apply for this funding 

Match: Yes, varies depending on project funding awarded and entity 

Link: https://www.mentalhealth.ca.gov/ 

NOFO: https://infrastructure.buildingcalhhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/bond_bhcip_round1.pdf Governor Newsom announced the state is working to quickly make Proposition 1 funding available for  building local behavioral health outpatient treatment slots, beds, and/or community campuses to fill a  gap in the local or regional behavioral health continuum of care. This initial round of $3.3 billion in  funding is open to cities, counties, and tribes. Funding will be awarded based on the local behavioral  health needs data, community engagement, and regional collaboration. 

EPA: Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program Deadline: November 21, 2024 

Amount: Awards under Track I are expected to be between $10-20 million each and cannot exceed $20  million. Awards under Track II are expected to be between $1-3 million each and cannot exceed $3  million. EPA expects to award approximately $1.96 billion for about 150 Track I awards, including  those under the Target Investment Areas described below in B, and approximately $40 million for about  20 Track II awards.  

Match: No cost-sharing or matching is required as a condition of eligibility under this NOFO. Eligibility: Consistent with CAA §138(b)(3) and Assistance Listing 66.616, applicants eligible to apply  and receive grants under this NOFO are (1) a partnership between two community-based nonprofit  organizations (CBOs) as defined below, or (2) a partnership between a CBO and one of the following: a  federally recognized Tribe, a local government, or an institution of higher education. These types of partnerships for eligibility purposes are known as Statutory Partnerships. Further eligibility requirements  are described below. 

Link: https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/inflation-reduction-act-community-change-grants program 

The Community Change Grants are the final and most comprehensive piece of EPA’s implementation of  ECJP IRA funding. The Community Change Grants will complement grant programs that EPA launched  in 2022 and 2023, including those for the Collaborative Problem-Solving, Government-to-Government,  and Thriving Communities Grantmaker programs. Collectively, these programs will empower  communities and their partners to design, develop, and implement multi-faceted community-driven  projects. These programs will address the diverse and unique needs of disadvantaged communities by:  1. Reducing and preventing pollution; 2. Building resilience to climate change and mitigating current  and future climate risks; 3. Enhancing meaningful involvement in government processes related to  environmental and climate justice; 4. Expanding access to high-quality jobs and economic opportunity  through workforce development; and 5. Bolstering community strength by ensuring that local residents  receive the benefits of investments and have the opportunity to build on them for current and future  generations. 

Cal Recycle: Tire Derived Aggregate 

Deadline: December 5, 2024 

Amount: Up to $750,000 per grant cycle 

Match: No 

Eligibility: Local government agencies, state agencies, qualifying Indian Tribes, and private, for-profit  entities. 

Link: TDA Grant Program 

Description: The Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grant Program is designed to promote the use of  recycled tires in civil engineering projects and other applications. TDA is a versatile, lightweight, and  cost-effective alternative to conventional construction materials, and it can be used in a variety of  applications, including retaining wall backfill, lightweight embankment fill, and vibration mitigation. Projects generally fall into one of five categories (see TDA Uses for more complete descriptions): Category 1: Mechanically Stabilized TDA (retaining walls). 

Category 2: Low Impact Development (storm water mitigation including storm water infiltration  galleries). 

Category 3: Lightweight fill (slope stabilization, embankment fill, landslide repair, and retaining walls). Category 4: Vibration mitigation (under rail lines). 

Category 5: Landfill application (aggregate replacement projects such as leachate and gas collection  systems, drainage layers, leachate injection). Projects that are currently underway or that have been  completed at the same location within the same facility within three years of application are not eligible.  Landfill application projects do not include use of shredded waste tires as alternative daily cover or  alternative intermediate cover. 

HCD: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program 

● Deadline: December 30, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. (PST) for competitive and over-the-counter (OTC)  applications. Rolling basis until funds are exhausted for OTC applications. 

● Amount: Up to $34 million available in total. Maximum award per jurisdiction is $3.6 million. ○ Competitive Grants: Public Service and Planning grants are capped at $300,000 each. ○ OTC Grants: Projects up to $3.3 million; Housing or Economic Development  Programs up to $1.5 million. 

● Match: Not required, but leveraging other funding is encouraged. 

● Eligibility: Non-entitlement cities, counties, and Units of General Local Government (UGLGs)  in California. Nonprofits and Tribes can receive funding via subrecipient agreements with  eligible applicants. 

● Link: CDBG Program Information

● Summary: The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is  offering approximately $34 million through the federal 2024 Community Development Block  Grant (CDBG) Program. The program aims to support viable communities by funding projects  that provide decent affordable housing, create a suitable living environment, and expand  economic opportunities, primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons,  families, households, and neighborhoods. 

 

CPUC: Cal Advanced Services Broadband Adoption Account 

Deadline: Jan 1st 2025 

Amount: The CASF Adoption Account is authorized $20.024 million for fiscal year 2023-2024 to  provide grants to increase publicly available or after-school broadband access and digital inclusion. Match: Yes, 15% 

Link: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/internet-and-phone/california-advanced-services fund/casf-adoption-account 

Purpose: Pursuant to Public Utilities (Pub. Util.) Code section 281, moneys in the CASF Adoption  Account are available to the Commission to award grants to increase publicly available or after-school  broadband access and digital inclusion, such as grants for digital literacy training programs and public  education to communities with limited broadband adoption. The Commission is required to give  preference to programs and projects in communities with demonstrated low broadband access,  including low-income communities, senior citizen communities, and communities facing  socioeconomic barriers to broadband adoption. 

USBR: WaterSmart Small-Scale WEE Grant: 

Deadline: 1/14/2025, and 7/8/2025 

Amount: up to $100,000 

Match: Yes 50% 

Link: https://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/swep/index.html 

Through the WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects Reclamation provides 50/50 cost  share funding to irrigation and water districts, tribes, states and other entities with water or power  delivery authority for small water efficiency improvements that have been identified through previous  planning efforts. Projects eligible for funding include installation of flow measurement or automation in  a specific part of a water delivery system, lining of a section of a canal to address seepage, or other  similar projects that are limited in scope. 

USDOT: RAISE Grant 

Deadline:  

FY 2025 Deadline: January 13, 2025 at 11:59 pm Eastern 

FY 2026 Deadline: January 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern 

Amount: 

For capital projects located in urban areas, the minimum award is $5 million.  

For capital projects located in rural areas, the minimum award is $1 million. 

Planning projects do NOT have a minimum award size. 

The maximum grant award is $25 million. 

Match: Up to 20% 

Eligibility: Cities, counties, districts, federal agencies, state agencies 

URL: https://www.transportation.gov/RAISEgrants/about 

Purpose: RAISE grants will be awarded on a competitive basis, per statute, for planning or constructing  surface transportation infrastructure projects that will improve safety; environmental sustainability;  quality of life; mobility and community connectivity; economic competitiveness and opportunity including tourism; state of good repair; partnership and collaboration; and innovation.  

Objective: 

• Invest in surface transportation that will have a significant local or regional impact; and  • Support projects that are consistent with the Department’s strategic goals: improve safety, economic  strength and global competitiveness, equity, and climate and sustainability. 

Economic Development Administration (EDA): PWEAA, Recompete, Build to Scale Due: Rolling basis, no deadline.  

Amount: $100,000 to $30,000,000 

Match: No 

Eligibility:  

● City or township governments 

● Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 

● Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 

● Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher  education 

● Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 

● Private institutions of higher education 

● State governments 

● County governments 

● Special district governments 

Link: https://www.eda.gov/funding/funding-opportunities 

Purpose: EDA solicits applications from applicants in rural and urban areas to provide investments  that support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects  under EDA’s Public Works and EAA programs. Grants and cooperative agreements made under  these programs are designed to leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of  economic development strategies that advance new ideas and creative approaches to advance  economic prosperity in distressed communities. EDA provides strategic investments on a  competitive- merit-basis to support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private  investment in economically distressed areas of the United States.  

***CEDS (Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy) needed for EDA grants 

MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation: 

Due: Rolling basis, no deadline. 

Amount: No funding range provided 

Match: No 

Link: https://www.baseballydf.com/ 

Purpose: Created to increase participation in and expand access to youth baseball and softball.  Supports capital projects including building and renovating fields and practice facilities and  installing lighting. It also supports baseball/softball programs and education initiatives. There is  no funding range for grant requests.  

**Must be a DAC 

SRF Programs 

Deadline: Ongoing 

Amount: Varies Depending on Project 

Match: Low Cost Loan with PF option 

Link: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/ 

Purpose: Funding for Drinkingwater, Wastewater, and Stormwater projects.  

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    City of San Marcos
  • Utilities Director
    City of Gilroy, CA
  • Director of Community Development
    City of Sacramento
  • Accounting Manager
    City of Benicia
  • Assistant City Manager
    City of Solana Beach, CA
  • Public Works Director
    City of Fremont
  • Fire Chief
    East Bay Regional Park District

Campaigns & Elections

L.A. City Council Candidate Who Stabbed Boy in 2016 Will Not Exit Race
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Bass vs. Raman: The Latest Shakeups in L.A.’s Mayoral Race
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Former Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner exited the L.A. Mayor’s race last Thursday…
Matt Mahan Enters California Governor’s Race
Thursday, January 29, 2026
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has officially entered the crowded race for California Governor. …
Poway Voters Could Recall Controversial Councilman
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Tuesday, November 4, marks California’s Special Election Day. Voters statewide will weigh in on…
Fairfax Recall Highlights California’s Housing Tensions
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Local officials across California are increasingly caught between state housing mandates and…

Comings & Goings

Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…
Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano JPA), which coordinates…
After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…
Fullerton Appoints Permanent City Manager
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…
Sacramento Army Reservist Among Six Soldiers Killed in Middle East
Thursday, March 5, 2026
A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…

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