Round 2 of the Tribal Research Grant Program is now open. This solicitation provides funding for tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal-serving non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to conduct tribally led climate change research, assessments, and similar projects deemed a priority by the applying tribe. There is $1,767,315 available for grants under Round 2 of this solicitation. There was $3,625,000 available for grants in total under this program, and $1,857,685 was awarded in Round 1. Program staff will hold a Pre-Application Workshop on May 16, 2024, and Office Hours on May 29, 2024, and May 30, 2024. We are accepting submissions through July 31, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Please visit GFO-23-701r2 for more information.
Through California's Fifth Climate Change Assessment Tribal Research Grant Program, the state is investing in tribally led climate change research initiatives. This effort is supported by a collaborative multi-agency team to leverage existing expertise and roles across state agencies, including the Governor's Office of Planning and Research, California Natural Resources Agency, California Energy Commission, and California Strategic Growth Council.
Funding through the Tribal Research Grant Program is available to support tribally led projects focused on climate research, Indigenous Knowledges, and similar projects deemed a priority by California tribes.
Additional program information can be found in the links and resources below.
For more information on the Tribal Research Grant Program, please contact Tribal Grants at TribalGrants@energy.ca.gov.
For more information on California's Fifth Climate Change Assessment, please visit Climate Assessment, Science, and Research - Office of Planning and Research.
For more information on the Tribal Research Program, please visit Tribal Research Program - Office of Planning and Research.
- Draft Solicitation Manual
- Attachment 1 - Application Form
- Attachment 2 - Project Narrative Form
- Attachment 3 - Project Team Form
- Attachment 4 - Scope of Work Template
- Attachment 5 - Budget Forms
- Attachment 6 - CEQA Env Form
- Attachment 7 - Previous Work Products Form
- Attachment 8 - Letter of Support Form
- Attachment 9 - Applicant Declaration
- Attachment 10 - Data Sharing Agreement Template
- Attachment 11 - Terms and Conditions
- Attachment 12 - Fifth Climate Assessment Research Topics