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 must be submitted through the SmartSimple portal of UC’s Research Grants Program Office. Please note that the Letter of Intent deadline has passed. Only applicants with approved Letters of Intent may submit a full proposal in SmartSimple.
Application instructions
Full proposal instructions can be found in SmartSimple for applicants with an approved Letter of Intent.
Community engagement
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.