Tribal Capacity Building Program

Strategic Growth Council · State of California

At a glance

Tribal Capacity Building Program is a closed California state grant opportunity from the Strategic Growth Council (State of California). The application deadline was August 11, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $350K – $420K, with about 12 awards expected and $5M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include tribal government. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

May 11, 2026Posted
Aug 11, 2026Application deadline

Opened: May 11, 2026
Close date: Aug 11, 2026
Award floor: $350,000
Award ceiling: $420,000
Est. total funding: $5,000,000
Expected awards: 12
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State — The Tribal Capacity Building Program is part of California Climate Investments (CCI), a statewide program which uses billions of Cap-and-Invest dollars to fund projects that reduce harmful emissions, protect public health, strengthen local economies, and support natural environments. With a strong focus on communities most impacted by pollution and limited access to resources, CCI helps build a more equitable and sustainable future.
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Advances & Reimbursement(s)
Estimated number of awards: Exactly 12
Award period: 36 month grant term
Expected award announcement: October 2026
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: Program activities must be located within the boundaries of the State of California. See Program Guidelines section on "Eligible Project Area": https://sgc.ca.gov/grant-programs/tribal/
How to submit: Online: https://cagovopr-thcbi.submittable.com/
Latest change note: Forecasted Grant was changed to Active after the release of the Notice of Funding Availability and Application on May 11, 2026.

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Tribal Government

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

- California Native American Tribes listed on the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Contact List as of February 2026, including federally recognized and non-federally recognized Tribes. Non-federally recognized Tribes must be registered with the California Secretary of State as a nonprofit, a for-profit corporation, or a limited liability company. - Tribally Designated Housing Entities

Also named in the notice's eligibility text

501(c)(3) nonprofits
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
For-profit organizations (not small businesses)

Matched from the wording above by GrantsJunction — confirm in the full announcement.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

The Tribal Capacity Building Program's key objectives are to: Build Tribal Staff Capacity to Advance and Sustain Climate and Housing Action; Secure Funding to Develop and Implement Tribal-led Climate and Housing Projects; Enhance Peer Learning Relationships Among Tribes

Description

The Tribal Capacity Building Program provides funding and technical assistance to California Native American Tribes, enhancing staff capacity to advance Tribes’ climate- and housing-related work. The goal of the program is to help Tribes develop long-term capacity to secure funding and implement Tribal-led climate- and housing-related projects. More details about the program can be found below: Eligible Applicants: California Native American Tribes listed on the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Contact List as of February 2026, including federally recognized and non-federally recognized Tribes. Non-federally recognized Tribes must be registered with the California Secretary of State as a nonprofit, a for-profit corporation, or a limited liability company. Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHE) listed in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s National Directory of Tribes and TDHEs. Eligible Activities: The program funds staff salaries and activities that advance Tribes’ climate- and housing-related work. Activities may include planning, securing funding for, and implementing housing projects and related efforts to advance climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. Funding Available for Round 2 Awards: Grantees may receive funding between $350,000 and $420,000 total for the three-year grant term. Grant Term Length: 36-month period Grant Availability Type: Competitive Match Funding Required: No Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity: The SGC will not require a waiver of sovereign immunity from Tribes who are receiving funds on a reimbursement basis. However, requests for advance pay will necessitate federally recognized Tribal awardees to sign a limited waiver of sovereign immunity. Disbursement Type: Reimbursement/advance pay for eligible entities Technical Assistance: In addition to providing funding, the program will offer grantees no-cost, flexible support that responds to each Tribe’s needs. The capacity building and technical assistance services offered include, but are not limited to: Grant application assistance; Grant management support; Planning support; Implementation assistance; Staff development; Economic development; Trainings and workshops; Partnership building; Peer learning

Program page on the agency site ↗

Program contact (as published)

Nancy Cheng
Tribalinfo@sgc.ca.gov
1-916-324-9775

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Tribal Capacity Building Program”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Tribal Government. It adds: “- California Native American Tribes listed on the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Contact List as of February 2026, including federally recognized and non-federally recognized Tribes. Non-federally recognized Tribes must be registered with the California Secretary of S…” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Tribal Capacity Building Program”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $350k – $420k, total estimated program funding is $5,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 12 awards.

How do I apply for “Tribal Capacity Building Program”?

Applications go directly to Strategic Growth Council, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://cagovopr-thcbi.submittable.com/. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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