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Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) is sponsored by State of California (managed by California Forward and PolicyLink). The Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) supports the development of regional economic roadmaps in California. The fund aims to invest in industries that will thrive in a carbon-neutral future, create high-quality jobs, and build a more equitable economy.
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CERF - California Forward Equity is the path to a prosperous, healthy and resilient California. Smart, targeted investments that empower those most impacted by the pandemic and structural inequities can make the California dream a reality for everyone.
The state’s historic $600 million Community Economic Resilience Fund will support the development of regional economic roadmaps that invest in industries that will thrive in a carbon-neutral future, create high-quality jobs, and build a more equitable economy that works for all.
Upcoming Events: Listening Sessions California Forward and PolicyLink – two nonprofit organizations committed to building equitable economies for all – are collaborating to support the successful implementation of the state’s Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF).
Our collaborative will support more equitable, resilient, and inclusive regional economies by enabling connectivity, partnership and accountability, between the state, regional planning entities and communities. Join us for listening sessions in late 2021 and early 2022 to learn more about how to prepare for this once in a generation opportunity. For programmatic related questions, please reach out to Ish Herrera at ish@cafwd.
org and Chione Flegal chione@policylink. org .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Regional planning entities and communities in California. Details on specific grant application eligibility will likely follow listening sessions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows historic $600 million total for regional economic roadmaps (specific grant amounts not detailed yet). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) is funded by State of California (managed by California Forward and PolicyLink). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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