Request for Proposals
The Request for Proposals details the eligibility requirements, competition timeline, program priorities, and other specific information about the CA Climate Action Initiative.
RFP Table of Contents
2.1. Grant Program Overview and Priorities
2.2. Competition Steps and Timeline
2.3. Letter of Intent Preparation (required)
2.4. Full Proposal Preparation
2.5. Review and Scoring Criteria
2.6. Submission Guidelines: the RGPO SmartSimple Portal
Appendix A. California Climate Action Priorities and Resources
Appendix B. Tips and Guidance for Engaging with Community Partners
Appendix C. Guidelines for Budget Preparation and Matching Contributions
Application portal
Applications should be submitted through the SmartSimple portal of UC’s Research Grants Program Office. The SmartSimple system will begin accepting California Climate Action applications on Tuesday, December 19, 2022.
Application instructions
Instructions for submitting a Letter of Intent (LOI) for Climate Action seed and matching awards.
Community partnerships
Resources to support community partnerships.
Announcement
The California Climate Action announcement describes the application process as well as the role of the University of California in helping to distribute state funding for these grants.