Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program
Forecasted
Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program supports California’s most disadvantaged communities with community-led climate development and infrastructure to reduce emissions and improve well-being.
Funder: California Department of Conservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Implementation innovation proposals) | June 2027 (Implementation pre-proposals) | July 2027 (Technical assistance requests) | September 2027 (All final applications)
Funding Amounts: Over $424 million awarded to 37 California communities since 2018 (historical awards)
Summary: TCC funds community-led climate development and infrastructure projects that reduce emissions and deliver environmental, health, and economic benefits in California’s most disadvantaged communities.
Key Information: Pre-proposals are required for all Implementation grant applications.
Description
The Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program supports community-led development and infrastructure in California’s most disadvantaged communities. The California Department of Conservation implements the program on behalf of the California Strategic Growth Council. Its place-based approach combines climate projects within a single neighborhood, empowering communities most affected by pollution to choose strategies that reflect their own vision. Projects must significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions over time and deliver measurable community benefits.
Supported work includes affordable and sustainable housing, transit facilities, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, electric bicycle and car sharing, solar installations, energy and water efficiency, urban greening, community microgrids, and indoor air pollution reduction. TCC also funds plans for community engagement, workforce development and economic opportunity, displacement avoidance, and indicator tracking.
