Community Planning and Capacity Building Grants is a grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that funds early-stage planning for clean, equitable transportation solutions in communities across California. The program supports outreach, needs assessments, workforce development, and local readiness activities — with a particular focus on Tribal governments, rural communities, schools, and first-time applicants. Eligible applicants include community-based organizations, Tribal governments, local governments, and public schools in California. Individual project awards range from $50,000 to $500,000. The most recent application deadline was February 10, 2026.

Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.