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Urban Greening projects use nature-based solutions—planting trees that provide strategic shade, expanding green spaces that serve as places of refuge during heat waves, and creating green streets and alleyways that capture and clean stormwater—to help communities become more climate resilient. The Urban Greening Grant Program will fund projects using nature-based solutions to mitigate climate change impacts such as the urban heat island effect, rising temperatures, and extreme heat. |
The voter-approved Climate Bond (Proposition 4) allocates approximately $100 million for Urban Greening grants.
Funding will be awarded in two competitive cycles, with $46,125,000.00 available in the first round.
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2026 Urban Greening Grant Cycle: Round 1 Status Email notifications have been sent to all Concept Proposal applicants. |
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Step 2 Full Proposals
For applicants invited to submit Full Proposals, please click here for important information and resources. |
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Program Resources |
Emergency Regulations
- Prop 4 Urban Greening Grant Program - Emergency Regulations (Effective 1/30/2026)
Program Information
Anticipated 2026 Timeline:
May 4
Final Guidelines Available
Concept Proposal 30-Day Window Opens
June 4
Concept Proposals Due in RAPTR
July 16
Invitations to Submit Full Proposals
July 21
Full Proposal 45-Day Window Opens
September 4
Full Proposals Due in RAPTR
October
Proposal Evaluation Completed
Site Visits Conducted
December
Grant Awards Announced
The Urban Greening Team
Jennifer Thomas, Program Manager
Kelly Long, Program Lead
Melanie Choy, Program Lead
Email: urbangreening@resources.ca.gov
Phone: 916 653-2812
Please subscribe to CNRA Grants Announcements to stay informed on future Urban Greening funding opportunities.
