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FY 22/23 solicitation is closed; page notes future rounds may open but provides no dates.
Urban Greening Program is a grant from California Climate Investments, administered by the California Natural Resources Agency, that funds urban greening projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve community health, and support active transportation.
Funded activities include establishment and expansion of parks and community spaces, tree planting, green infrastructure in streets and alleys, and construction of active transportation infrastructure. Competitive scoring favors projects with greater investment in priority populations and disadvantaged communities. Eligible applicants include local agencies, nonprofits, and joint powers authorities in California.
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Urban Greening Program — California Climate Investments California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Establishment, enhancement, and expansion of community spaces and parks, tree planting, green infrastructure in streets and alleys, and the construction of active transportation infrastructure. Who is eligible for funds? Local agencies, nonprofits, and joint powers authorities.
How does this program provide benefits to priority populations? The program weights competitive application scoring to favor those with greater investment in priority populations. Direct benefits include increased street tree coverage, improved stormwater management, and active transportation options to provide safe alternatives for car-free travel in areas otherwise lacking such infrastructure.
Apply through a statewide competitive process. The FY 22/23 Urban Greening Program solicitation is now closed. Proposals are no longer being accepted and submitted proposals are currently under review .
Check the program website for more details. Read stories of projects funded by this program.
Creating an Emerald Necklace of Parks in the Los Angeles Basin Cesar Chavez Living Schoolyard in East Oakland Supports Health and Wellbeing TreePeople Transforms Pacoima Middle School with a Living Schoolyard Wishing Tree Park Provides New Green Space in West Carson New Greenspaces Help Grow Community Connectivity in Coachella Greening the Yellow Brick Road Project Transforms Street into a Symbol of Activity and Hope $144.
1 million implemented $136. 4 million benefiting priority populations 53,762 MTCO2e estimated GHG emissions reductions Dec 1, 2023 – Nov 30, 2024 38 full-time equivalent jobs reporteds Learn more about how these benefits are estimated California Climate Investments | Cap-and-Invest Dollars at Work
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, public agencies, tribal entities, and educational institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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 Program is funded by California Climate Investments. 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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