Applications are open for Community Planning and Capacity Building Grants. Up to $7.3 million is available, with individual grants up to $500,000. New this year: funding is more accessible to tribal governments.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is now accepting applications for Community Planning and Capacity Building Grants. This competitive funding opportunity supports community-led planning efforts that lay the groundwork for future clean transportation investments. Eligible applicants include community-based organizations, local governments, public schools, and tribal governments.
This year’s grants include an important update: tribal applicants will no longer need to agree to a Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity, making funding more accessible for tribes.
The grants help under-resourced communities plan for clean, equitable transportation solutions. With up to $500,000 per award, grantees can assess mobility needs, engage residents, build partnerships, and develop strategies that support long-term goals in health, equity, and sustainability.
Funding is available for projects focused on clean mobility transportation planning, community transportation needs assessments, community capacity building, outreach, workforce training and development, ongoing technical assistance, and other critical community-led clean mobility investment needs.
Additional Information
Application Deadline: February 10, 2026
Q&A Sessions
January 8, 2026
Tribal Applicants: 10:00–11:00 a.m.
All Applicants: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
January 27, 2026
Tribal Applicants: 2:00–3:00 p.m.
All Applicants: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Free support is available through CARB’s Planning and Capacity Building Administrator team. To be guaranteed technical assistance, applicants must complete the Technical Assistance Survey by January 23, 2026.
Visit CARB’s Planning and Capacity Building RFA page for the full RFA, required forms, and templates.