Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program
The Transformative Climate Communities Program funds science-driven, community-led projects in California’s disadvantaged neighborhoods to reduce emissions, improve health, and build climate resilience through integrated strategies.
Funder: California Department of Conservation
Due Dates: January 2, 2025 (Public comment ends) | June 15, 2026 (Other Climate Innovation Proposals due) | June 30, 2026 (Pre-Proposals due) | July 31, 2026 (Application Technical Assistance Request Form due) | September 30, 2026 (Full Applications due)
Funding Amounts: Implementation grants have ranged from ~$9M–$66.5M per site; planning/project development grants from ~$170K–$4M; total program funding exceeds $400M; typical grant duration is multi-year.
Summary: Supports community-led climate, infrastructure, and planning projects in California’s most disadvantaged communities to achieve significant environmental, health, and economic benefits.
Key Information: Open to coalitions led by eligible California entities in designated disadvantaged areas; strong community engagement and cross-sector partnerships required.
Description
The Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program funds ambitious, community-led development and infrastructure projects in California’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods. Designed to catalyze local transformation, TCC supports projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve health and economic outcomes, and build resilience through integrated, place-based strategies. Eligible activities span affordable housing, sustainable transportation, urban greening, renewable energy, waste management, and health equity initiatives. The program emphasizes robust community engagement, workforce development, anti-displacement strategies, and the leveraging of additional resources, ensuring that projects reflect local priorities and deliver measurable, multi-benefit outcomes.
