Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program Round 2

The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation is funding the second round of the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program to protect California’s most heat‑vulnerable communities. The grant supports two tiers of projects: Early Infrastructure (planning and demonstration) with awards of $750,000‑$1.2 M, and Advanced Infrastructure (implementation) with awards of $3‑4.5 M. Eligible applicants include nonprofit, public agency, and tribal entities that submit a lead applicant plus at least one co‑applicant. Applications are submitted via Submittable in two windows, with a full application deadline of 13 Oct 2026. Funding must be used within 30‑48 months, and at least 40 % of the award must benefit disadvantaged communities, with a minimum 10 % for severely disadvantaged communities. No matching funds are required, though the grant can serve as match for other sources. • Funding source: 2024 Climate Bond (Prop 4) & Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund • Total available: $27.5 M (award count dependent) • Letter of Intent required; advance payments possible up to 25 % for 501(c)(3) nonprofits • Period of performance: 30‑48 months • Expected award announcement: Jan 2027