2024 Announcements

Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Joins Delegates from Across Globe for UN Climate Change Conference

The 29th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP) is happening in Baku, Azerbaijan and the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation will join delegates from around the world to negotiate actions to combat climate change.

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Awards $9.4M for Local Governments and Community-based Organizations to Combat Extreme Heat and Build Community Resilience

Through investments in physical infrastructure, planning, nature-based solutions, and emergency preparedness, the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program will protect California communities from the impacts of extreme heat.

Upcoming Webinar on CEQA Resources: Site Check & Judicial Streamlining

The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation will host a webinar Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at 3 p.m. to overview Site Check and Judicial Streamlining. Learn how you can register and get involved!

New Resource for Tracking Progress of California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment Released

The Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation in partnership with the California Energy Commission (CEC), California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA), and California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) provide an update on the Fifth Assessment.

California Invests More than $789M to Build Affordable Housing and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in State’s Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods - Strategic Growth Council

Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities’ Round 8 funding will create 2,483 new, rent-restricted homes with more than 1,600 in Low or Very-Low Income neighborhoods.

An Update on Round 2 of the Adaptation Planning Grant Program

Following California's budget adjustments, funding for Round 2 of the Adaptation Planning Grant Program has been canceled. We are committed to helping support applicants by exploring future funding opportunities and connecting them with resources.

California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment Announces Second Funding Opportunity for Tribally Led Climate Change Research

A second round of funding is available through California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment’s Tribal Research Grant Program for projects focused on climate research, Indigenous Knowledges, and similar projects California tribes prioritize.

California Makes $9.5M Available for Climate Adaptation Planning Grants

Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program’s Second Round of Funding through Adaptation Planning Grant Offers Tailored Technical Assistance with Applications and Promotes Equity Through Other Key Improvements.

The Adaptation Planning Grant Round 2 Application is Now Open – Apply Today!

Adaptation Planning Grant funding is available to support tribal, local, and regional planning, provide communities the resources to identify climate resilience priorities, and support climate resilient infrastructure projects across the state.

State to Invest $70 Million in Community-Based Organizations

State to Invest $70 Million in Community-Based Organizations to support the Trusted Messenger program to ensure under-resourced communities have access to high priority information.

$20 Million in Funding to Protect California Communities from Extreme Heat

Funded through the Governor’s 2022-23 climate budget, the new grant will fund projects helping communities, especially California’s most vulnerable, adapt to extreme heat.

Adaptation Planning Grant Program’s Round 2 Draft Guidelines Open for Public Comment

The Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program team invites public comment on draft guidelines for the second round of the Adaptation Planning Grant.