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"Urban Greening 2026" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Urban Greening 2026 is sponsored by California Natural Resources Agency. Supports projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transform urban environments into sustainable spaces.
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Urban Greening Grant Program Urban Greening Grant Program Urban Greening projects use nature-based solutions—planting trees that provide strategic shade, expanding green spaces that serve as places of refuge during heat waves, and creating green streets and alleyways that capture and clean stormwater—to help communities become more climate resilient.
The Urban Greening Grant Program will fund projects using nature-based solutions to mitigate climate change impacts such as the urban heat island effect, rising temperatures, and extreme heat. The voter-approved Climate Bond (Proposition 4) allocates approximately $100 million for Urban Greening grants. Funding will be awarded in two competitive cycles, with $46,125,000.
00 available in the first round. 2026 Urban Greening Grant Cycle: Round 1 Status Concept Proposal Solicitation is now closed. Invitations to Step 2 Full Proposal Submission are anticipated in July 2026.
Read the Final Urban Greening Grant Guidelines for funding priorities, Full Proposal questions and scoring, required documentation and links to resources.
Register for a RAPTR account Technical Assistance Workshop Recordings Prop 4 Urban Greening Grant Program - Emergency Regulations (Effective 1/30/2026) Anticipated 2026 Timeline: Final Guidelines Available Concept Proposal 30-Day Window Opens Concept Proposals Due in RAPTR Invitations to Submit Full Proposals Full Proposal 45-Day Window Opens Full Proposals Due in RAPTR Proposal Evaluation Completed Jennifer Thomas, Program Manager Melanie Choy, Program Lead Email: urbangreening@resources.
ca. gov We are on a mission to help all Californians and nature thrive together. Home to over 25,000 employees, our Agency protects, manages, and restores the state’s environment and its vast natural, cultural, and historical resources.
We advance this work with science as our foundation and inclusion and collaboration as our guiding principles. Secretary for Natural Resources
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: City, county, special district, nonprofit organizations, or any agency formed under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act in California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $200,000 - $5,000,000 per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 4, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Urban Greening 2026 is funded by California Natural Resources Agency. 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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