2026 Urban Greening Grant Program
Step 2 Full Proposal Information for Invited Applicants
The Full Proposal solicitation window opens on Tuesday, July 21 at 8:00 AM. Proposals must be submitted in RAPTR before 5:00 PM on Friday, September 4.
Applicants will receive notice from RAPTR that their grant application has been reverted prior to July 21. However, please note that the ability to proceed to Step 2 will not open until July 21 at 8:00 AM. For instructions on how to access RAPTR for Step 2 Full Proposal submission, please see the "Applicant Resources" box at the bottom of this page.
The Urban Greening Grant Program received an unprecedented number of proposals this round and was oversubscribed by more than $760 million.
The process remains highly competitive. Not all proposals advancing to this step will be recommended for funding.
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Full Proposal Documents Applicants must use the Full Proposal Form provided. Do not remove sections or create alternate layouts. Submit in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF file format. Find the checklist of required documents on the last page of the Full Proposal. Full Proposal Form with List of Required Documents Individual required documents linked below: |
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Indirect Cost Rate Form, Calculator, and Supporting Documents (if applicable) |
Adequate Site Control/Land Tenure Full Proposal Signature Page signed by the Authorized Representative |
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Applicant Resources RAPTR Step 2 Full Proposal Instructions - Applicants who have been invited to submit a Full Proposal will have access to the next step of the submission process in RAPTR. This document provides step-by-step instructions and screenshots to help you access the Step 2 section of your proposal in RAPTR. 2026 Urban Greening Full Proposal Technical Assistance Workshop Recording - If you were unable to attend the workshop, or would like to revisit some of the content, please click on the link to be directed to the recording on YouTube 2026 Urban Greening Required Statewide Mapping Tools Demo - This video demonstrates how to use the required statewide mapping tools for measuring extreme heat and identifying disadvantaged communities and vulnerable populations as defined by the Climate Bond. Final Grant Guidelines - The guidelines include funding priorities, important definitions, mapping tool requirements and scoring details that applicants should reference when considering their projects. |
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
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