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Grant Funding and Resources for Community-Based Organizations
Learn about applying for government grants, and about past cycles of the James Cary Smith Community Grant Program.
Public Funding Resources
The Air District, in partnership with a consultant team, hosted a workshop on May 14, 2024, that aimed to demystify public funding in order to help community groups assess their interest, capacity and fit for applying for federal and state grant opportunities. This workshop covered topics such as what to consider before applying and where to access pro bono resources, tools, and technical assistance. The workshop did not provide information about applying for Air District grants.
- Public Funding Resource Guide(394 Kb PDF, 14 pgs, posted 2024/5/29)
( Español ) - Public Funding Workshop Video Recording
- Workshop Presentation(20 Mb PDF, 48 pgs, posted 2024/5/29)( Español )
Video Resources:
- How to Find Public Funding (12 min)
- How to Review an NOFO and Create an Application Checklist (17 min)
- CCEEJ Technical Assistance Center Walkthrough (10 min
Cycle 1 of the Refocused JCS Community Grant Program
During the inaugural three-year cycle of the refocused James Cary Smith Community Grant Program, from 2022 to 2025, the Air District awarded grants of up to $100,000 per project per year to fund strategies that leverage the power of community members to fully participate in decisions that impact their environment and health. The Air District prioritized applications for projects located in communities awaiting Assembly Bill 617 designation, or projects based in communities with an overall score of 70 to 100 in CalEnviroScreen 4.0.
The application period for Cycle 1 of the James Cary Smith Community Grant Program application period opened on August 25, 2021, and closed on October 1, 2021. For more information, please see the following materials:
- 2021 Grant Guidelines(545 Kb PDF, 28 pgs, posted 2021/8/19)( English | Tagalog | tiếng Việt | Español )
- Flyer(179 Kb PDF, 1 pg, posted 2021/8/19)( English | Tagalog | tiếng Việt | Español )
- Email Notice(480 Kb PDF, 3 pgs, posted 2021/9/1)( English | Tagalog | tiếng Việt | Español )
- Frequently Asked Questions as of 9/27/2021(539 Kb PDF, 7 pgs, posted 2021/9/27)
The Air District hosted two informational webinars for prospective applicants during the application period. Please see the following materials for more information:
- Tuesday, August 31, 2021, 10:00 AM
Informational Webinar Slides(969 Kb PDF, 15 pgs, revised 2021/9/20)
Webinar Recording
- Thursday, September 16, 2021, 10:00 AM
Tips and Tricks Webinar Slides(3 Mb PDF, 21 pgs, posted 2021/9/22)
Webinar Recording
Last Updated: 2024/9/26