Opportunity Title:
Tribal Research Grant Program
Funder/Agency:
CA Energy Commission
Opportunity Number:
GFO-23-701
Description:
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 Knowledge(s), and similar projects deemed a priority by California Tribes.
The purpose of this solicitation is to provide 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. Senate Bill 170 (Skinner, Chapter 240, Statutes of 2021) appropriated $3.625 million in grant funds for the California Energy Commission (CEC) to administer pursuant to this purpose.
Eligibility:
This solicitation is open to all California Native American tribes, California tribal organizations, and tribal-serving non-governmental organizations (NGOs). California Native American tribes include federally and non-federally recognized tribes on the Native American Heritage Commission list.
Award Details:
Total Amount Available:
$3,625,000
Maximum Award:
$20,000-$400,000
Deadline:
November 17, 202 3
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