The Strategic Growth Council (SGC) in partnership with the Office of Planning and Research is pleased to announce the release of the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program: Best Practices Pilot, Guidelines and Application. Proposed applications must support local implementation of state policies, with a focus on creating more resilient communities through climate adaptation and mitigation.
The Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program: Best Practices Pilot, is an effort to support local land use planning related to climate and the State’s statutory planning priorities. SCPGIP funding in the amount of $250,000 will be available for applicants to apply for up to $50,000. These grants will support the development and/or implementation of a specific portion of a land use plan, land protection or management practice, or development project, that targets sustainable development and the State’s climate policies with the express intent of 1) implementation of that project or plan; and 2) identification of a best practice and creation of a Case Study to share amongst land use planning and policy peers.
This is a request for proposals to be submitted by January 11th. For application questions or concerns, please contact scpgip@opr.ca.gov.