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The California Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) is a grant from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) that funds community organizations to hire independent Technical Advisors (TAs) who help communities engage meaningfully in the cleanup of contaminated properties. Approximately $1. 5 million in total funding is available, with individual grants ranging from $40,000 to $150,000.
Eligible communities must be underserved and vulnerable, demonstrated by a CalEnviroScreen score of 75 or above or similar criteria. Grant funds can support TA services, Community Science projects, and activities that help residents understand and advocate during cleanup processes. Eligible applicants are California community organizations located near DTSC-overseen contaminated sites.
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Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) - California Grants Portal DTSC’s Cleanup in Vulnerable Communities Initiative Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) will provide approximately $1. 5 million in grant funding to California community organizations to engage in the cleanup process of contaminated properties in their communities.
The TAG program provides funds ranging from $40,000 to $150,000 to eligible communities to hire independent Technical Advisors (TAs) with the goal to effectively communicate technical information to communities so they can become more involved and informed about Response Actions (cleanup sites). Response Actions include activities performed to address a release or potential release of contamination at a property under DTSC oversight.
TAG funds can be used to fund services provided by independent TAs, including Community Science projects under the general guidance of TAs. Community Science provides community members an educational component as well as the opportunity to ask their own questions, participate in the collection of community confirmation sampling, and advocate for themselves.
TAs will provide grantees with unbiased, independent reviews of cleanup site-related information. TAs should be qualified in areas related to the type of contamination and specific issues relevant to the cleanup sites. Communities must be considered underserved and vulnerable.
This may be shown by meeting one or more of the following criteria*: CalEnviroScreen (CES) score of 75% or higher CES poverty rate of 50% or higher or a Tribal community If the above criteria are not met, applicants may provide additional justification to show that their community is underserved and vulnerable *The Grant Manager’s address will be used to represent the community.
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The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee.
Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly). Advances & Reimbursement(s) Once DTSC awards a grant, DTSC and grantee execute a grant agreement. DTSC reimburses grantee invoices via check.
Nonprofits in disadvantage communities may qualify for a 25% advance. State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying. For questions about this grant, contact: Mario Cazares, 1-714-484-5431, DTSC_TAGprogram@dtsc.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Community organizations in California. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $40,000 - $150,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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