Community Planning and Capacity Building Grant
Funds community-led planning and capacity-building projects to help disadvantaged and Tribal communities in California prepare for future clean transportation investments.
Funder: California Air Resources Board
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Technical assistance request deadline) | January 2027 (Written questions submission deadline for Q&A) | February 2027 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7.3 million total; individual awards up to $500,000; no match required.
Summary: Supports community-led planning and capacity-building projects that lay the groundwork for future clean transportation investments in California.
Key Information: Projects must be community-led and benefit disadvantaged or low-income areas; Tribal waiver of sovereign immunity is not required.
Description
This grant supports early-stage, community-led planning and capacity-building projects aimed at preparing communities—especially those that are disadvantaged, low-income, or Tribal—for future clean transportation investments. Administered by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the program funds efforts that reflect local priorities and advance long-term goals in mobility, health, equity, and sustainability. Projects may include needs assessments, outreach, workforce development, and other planning activities that foster organizational capacity and readiness for subsequent clean transportation initiatives. Technical assistance and information sessions are available to help applicants develop competitive proposals.
