📢RCC November Convening Recap! Last week, our six Regional Climate Collaboratives Program (RCC) grantees came together for our November Convening—a powerful day of learning, sharing and future-building. 🌱✨ The gathering focused on: - Strengthening organizational

In the news: Great things are happening across California through SGC-supported programs! ✅ Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC): The @YoloLandTrust was awarded $2.3 million to permanently conserve 800 acres of working farmland protecting open space, sustaining

🌎 REMINDER: Join us this week for a virtual discussion on the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) and Community Resilience Centers (CRC) programs! 💻 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how California is advancing community-led climate resilience. 🌱 📅 Details below! ⬇️

🌿 Rural Climate Leadership in Action: Cuyama Valley Shines in TCC Round 5 The County of Santa Barbara—one of SGC’s Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Round 5 Project Development Grant pilot recipients—is already making powerful strides in Cuyama Valley, a rural community

🎉 Congratulations to Council member and California State Transportation Agency Secretary Toks Omishakin on being named one of the ONYX 25 — recognizing influential Black leaders driving positive change across the nation. Secretary Omishakin’s leadership in advancing sustainable

🌎 Join the Conversation! 📅Mark your calendars for the next opportunity to share feedback on Round 6 of the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Grant and Round 2 of the Community Resilience Centers (CRC) Grant. 🏡 Are you part of a rural or unincorporated community? We

🚧 Breaking Ground in San Bernardino! 🏠🚆Phase Four of the Arrowhead Grove community, Alder Square, broke ground Nov. 4! Once complete, Alder Square will provide 91 affordable homes for individuals and families earning between 30–80% of the area median income, with some

Making Headlines: Sakura Project Breaks Ground on 134 Affordable Homes in Midtown Sacramento! 🏠🌿 We’re pleased to see @CapRadio feature the groundbreaking of the Sakura Project in Midtown, Sacramento! 🎉 Not only will this project build all-electric affordable homes, but it

📢 REMINDER: Happening Next Week! Join us on Nov. 3 for the upcoming Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) and Community Resilience Centers (CRC) webinar! These programs invest directly in communities across California — supporting projects that advance climate resilience,

ICYMI: Through the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) Program, California is investing more than $128 million to permanently protect over 40,000 acres of cropland and rangeland across the state, including more than 11,000 acres being returned to California Native

Celebrating collaboration! 🌎🤝 Local leaders from across Southeast Los Angeles came together for the SELA Collaborative Leaders Convening — co-hosted by the California Strategic Growth Council’s Gateway Cities Regional Climate Collaborative (GCRCC)! The event brought together

⭐BOOST (Build, Organize, Optimize, Strengthen, Transform) BOOST is a statewide capacity-building program designed to help California local governments with their climate, resilience, and equity goals. In partnership with the Institute for Local Government (ILG), the California

🌟The California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) funds programs that advance equity, sustainability, and climate resilience. From affordable housing to Tribal climate partnerships, SGC empowers California communities. The SGC brings together state leaders, local partners, allies

🎉 A huge congratulations to The Kelsey Civic Center, Mercy Housing, and all partners on the grand opening of the Kelsey Civic Center! With support from the SGC’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program, this affordable, disability-forward community is setting a

🌟 In the Media! 🌟 In case you missed it, the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) is making headlines statewide! 📰 @The Vacaville Reporter highlighted the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) Program, a partnership between SGC and the California Department

📣 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧: 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐑𝐅𝐈) – 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 The California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) is seeking input from potential technical assistance (TA) provider teams for the upcoming

🌟 Thank you to Edward Smith at @GVWire for highlighting the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program's work in protecting over 40,000 acres of working lands across 52 projects throughout the state. 🌾 SGC’s investments in conserving agricultural lands vulnerable to

🔔 REMINDER: You’re invited to provide input on the Draft Guidelines for the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) and Community Resilience Centers (CRC) programs! These grant programs invest in climate resilience and community-driven solutions. The SGC is seeking feedback

🏘️This week, members of the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) team traveled to San Diego to celebrate and discuss our Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities(AHSC) program’s investments in more affordable housing, sustainable transportation options, and support for