Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program Round 2

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation$750,000–$4,500,000Due Oct 13, 2026

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Nonprofits Researchers Government / tribal Schools & universities Large award Narrow eligibility

Deadline: Oct 13, 2026
Posted: Jul 21, 2026
Award amount: $750,000–$4,500,000
Focus areas: Disadvantaged Communities Disaster Prevention & Relief Education Energy Environment & Water Health & Human Services Housing Community and Economic Development

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In plain English

Nonprofits, public agencies, tribal governments, community-based organizations, and public higher education institutions in California can apply, but only as part of a coalition — every application needs a Lead Applicant plus at least one Co-Applicant. It funds heat-related infrastructure planning and demonstration projects ($750,000–$1.2 million) or implementation of already-planned heat infrastructure ($3 million–$4.5 million). At least 40% of funding is reserved for projects benefiting Disadvantaged Communities, with 10% of that share going to Severely Disadvantaged Communities. Applicants must first submit a Pre-Application Interest Form via Submittable (window closes July 21 or August 11, 2026) before the Full Application is due October 13, 2026.

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Who can apply

Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government

About this grant

Early Infrastructure Projects fund heat-related infrastructure planning and a demonstration project that tests proposed approaches. Awards range from $750,000 to $1.2 million. Advanced Infrastructure Projects fund the implementation of heat-related infrastructure projects that have been identified through prior planning efforts and determined to be feasible. Awards range from $3 million to $4.5 million. Applications must include a Lead Applicant and at least one Co-Applicant. Eligible Lead Applicants and Co-Applicants include Local and Regional Public Entities, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Public Higher Academic Institutions, California Native American Tribes, and Coalitions. How do you apply? • Step 1: Submit a Pre-Application Interest Form via Submittable. Window 1 opens on June 16, 2026, and closes on July 21 at 2:00 PM PST. Technical Assistance requests are only accepted during Window 1. Window 2 opens on July 1, 2026, and closes on August 11 at 2:00 PM PST. • Step 2: Submit the Full Application Form via Submittable. The Full Application Form is only available to applicants who have completed a Pre-Application Interest Form. The Full Application Form must be submitted by October 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST. What are the funding priorities? The Extreme Heat Program will direct at least 40% of its funding to projects with meaningful and direct benefits for Disadvantaged Communities (DACs) or Vulnerable Populations. Of that 40%, a minimum of 10% must support Severely Disadvantaged Communities (SDACs).

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