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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.
Solicitations for Round 1 open Spring 2026.
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Final Urban Greening Grant Guidelines (coming soon) Tentative release date in early May 2026 |
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The public comment period on the draft guidelines is now closed. Comments on the draft guidelines are currently under consideration. |
Emergency Regulations
- Prop 4 Urban Greening Grant Program - Emergency Regulations (Effective 1/30/2026)
Program Information
Anticipated 2026 Timeline:
February
Draft Guidelines Available
Public Comment Period Begins
April
Public Comment Period Ends
May
Final Guidelines Available
Concept Proposal 30-Day Window Opens
June
Concept Proposals Due in RAPTR
July
Invitations to Submit Full Proposals
Full Proposal 45-Day Window Opens
August
Full Proposals Due in RAPTR
October
Proposal Evaluation Completed
Site Visits Conducted
December
Grant Awards Announced
The Urban Greening Team
Jennifer Thomas, Program Manager
Karen Nenahlo, 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.
