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The Urban Greening Grant Program is a grant from the California Natural Resources Agency that funds nature-based solutions to help California communities become more climate resilient. Projects may include tree planting for strategic shade, expanding green spaces for heat refuge, and creating green streets and alleyways that capture and clean stormwater to mitigate urban heat island effects and extreme heat.
Funded through the voter-approved Climate Bond (Proposition 4), approximately $100 million is allocated for this program awarded in two competitive rounds. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, local governments, and community groups in California. Individual awards reach up to $500,000.
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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. Solicitations for Round 1 open Spring 2026. Final Urban Greening Grant Guidelines ( coming soon ) Tentative release date in early May 2026 Solicitation for concept proposals will open once the guidelines are final.
Prepare now by setting up your RAPTR account. The public comment period on the draft guidelines is now closed. Comments on the draft guidelines are currently under consideration.
Thank you to all who provided comment.
Prop 4 Urban Greening Grant Program - Emergency Regulations (Effective 1/30/2026) Anticipated 2026 Timeline: Draft Guidelines Available Public Comment Period Begins Public Comment Period Ends 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 Karen Nenahlo, Program Lead 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: Nonprofit organizations, local governments, and community groups in California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Urban Greening Grants 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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